Have you ever wondered why you're so hungry after a session at the pool? Or why people say that swimming is such a great all-round exercise? Mark dives into the details about what really happens to your body when you swim and the physical and mental benefits it can bring!
⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Why swimming is a great all-rounder! 01:10 - Breathing; anaerobic & aerobic exercise 02:14 - What the studies say 03:17 - What happens to your skin? 03:40 - What about your muscles? 04:06 - The mental benefits
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