{"id":26758,"date":"2022-06-09T16:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T20:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.classpass.com\/?p=26758"},"modified":"2022-06-10T15:07:24","modified_gmt":"2022-06-10T19:07:24","slug":"common-misconceptions-about-swimming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.classpass.com\/common-misconceptions-about-swimming\/","title":{"rendered":"The Truth About Swimming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As temperatures rise, it seems the only safe haven from the heat is a body of water. Whether it\u2019s a beach, a local pool or even a swim class, you may want to try <a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/blog\/classpass-101-everything-you-need-to-know-about-swimming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">swimming<\/a> for a great workout that can help you beat the heat. However, some may hesitate to head to a <a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/blog\/classpass-glossary-swimming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">swim class<\/a> because of a few outdated (yet all too common) misconceptions about the sport.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old myths about eating or drinking before swimming may cause people to think it\u2019s an inconvenient exercise. Some people think it\u2019s not enough of a workout, while others think it leads to bulky muscles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These old-fashioned ideas shouldn\u2019t keep you from getting a great workout. Let\u2019s debunk five common swimming myths so we can all enjoy this refreshing and <a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/blog\/benefits-of-swimming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">invigorating exercise<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>\u201cSwimming will make your arms and shoulders bigger.\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a common myth that swimming will make your arms and shoulders \u201cbulk up\u201d in an unflattering way. While swimming is great for the arms, it\u2019s really a total body exercise. Since it\u2019s a cardio exercise, it\u2019s great for building lean muscle mass. In order to visibly bulk up, you\u2019d need to incorporate a weight-training program into your regimen, alongside the swimming, that is specifically designed for building muscle mass.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>\u201cEating before swimming will make you cramp up.\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all heard this one from adults when we were children: \u201cIf you eat within an hour of swimming, you\u2019ll cramp up and drown.\u201d Nobody is sure where this scare tactic originated, but it was likely an agitated parent trying to keep their child out of the water. There\u2019s no scientific evidence to back up this claim. In fact, many professional swimmers that are in the pool for long hours throughout the day like to eat a healthy meal or snack beforehand so that they\u2019ll have sustained energy during their practice.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>\u201cThe more body fat you have, the better you can float\/swim.\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all have one friend or relative that thinks that they can\u2019t swim as well as you because they\u2019re a \u201csinker.\u201d Contrary to popular belief, buoyancy is not determined by your body weight or musculature. Anybody can learn to swim if they\u2019re willing to practice. If lean muscle mass made you a \u201csinker,\u201d you wouldn\u2019t see very many Olympic swimmers making the record-breaking swim times that they do.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>\u201cSwimming doesn\u2019t burn a lot of calories.\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because swimming is a low-intensity exercise, people of all ages and skill levels can partake in it. It\u2019s also a go-to exercise for people with arthritis or those recovering from joint injuries. But don\u2019t mistake this joint-friendly exercise for an easy one. Depending on the intensity and the length of the swim, you can easily burn hundreds of calories. It\u2019s a cardio workout that builds lean muscles and increases lung capacity. Low-impact does not necessarily mean low-calorie burn.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>\u201cYou don\u2019t need to drink as much water while you\u2019re swimming.\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s because it\u2019s a low-impact exercise or because it\u2019s done in a body of water, many people have the impression that they don\u2019t need to drink as much water when they\u2019re swimming as they do during other forms of exercise. In actuality, hydrating while swimming is very necessary and can actually prove harmful if you don\u2019t do it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As temperatures rise, it seems the only safe haven from the heat is a body of water. Whether it\u2019s a beach, a local pool or even a swim class, you may want to try swimming for a great workout that can help you beat the heat. 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