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 CoachKennedyLos Angeles, California
As a competitive swimmer and diver, I am focused on goals and not distracted neither by fears nor daunting challenges. I always conquer adversities, ever-changing schedules, and whatever obstacles I encounter. I also provide services for triathlons and advanced swim competitors. In addition, as a member of the UCLA 2008-2009 UCLA Swim Club team, I became a swim instructor for their 2008 Summer Camp. Most recently, I was elected as the UCLA Swimming/Diver Officer. My rich and vast...
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Jun 29 2009 by
CoachKennedy
How many calories can you burn swimming in a hour? Swimming does burn calories at a rate of about 3 calories a mile per pound of bodyweight. If you weigh 150 lbs. and it takes you 30 minutes to swim one mile (1,760 yards or 1,609 meters), then you will be using about 900 calories.
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Swimmers Better to Do List: 10 Swimming Tips for Swimmers.
1. Do swim frequently
2. Do swim with proper technique
3. Do drill apart of an everday workout
4. Do challenging workouts
5. Do easy workouts
6. Streamline
7. Do leave the wall the same time everday
8. Do wear a competitive swimming suit
9. Do ask someone to watch you
10. Use flippers aka fins