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No, running is not as effective as swimming but it is pretty close. Swimming is great because it works out your legs as well as your arms and upper body at the same time.
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Is swimming as good as running for losing weight?
As a matter of fact, swimming may be better than running because it has less impact on joints and more of the body is used for swimming than running.
Is swimming American?
No. Swimming is like running and walking, it is universal.
Why is world record for 100m swimming slower than for 100m sprinting?
The differences in propulsion and energy expenditure between swimming and running contribute to the gap in world record times for the 100m distance. Swimming involves more drag, resistance, and limited ability to generate speed compared to running on land. Additionally, the human body is more naturally adapted for running rather than swimming, resulting in faster sprinting times on land.
What sport use the lactic acid system?
Swimming, running, and basketball use the lactic acid system.
In which sport do you burn the most calories running football swimming or tinnis?
swimming
How can you be fast in swimming?
you get fast at swimming the same way you get fast at running. you have to practice alot.
What sports were at the original Olympics?
swimming,running...
What are the events in the triathalon?
Running / Swimming / Cycling
What are the events in the triathalone?
Running / Swimming / Cycling
Best exercise for stamina?
Swimming or running
How does running compare with swimming for weight loss?
Both running and swimming are great ways to lose weight. Running tends to be easier to achieve because you can do it anywhere. Swimming has added benefits of water resistance which can help tone muscles while burning calories.
How is stamina produced?
you improve your stamina by doing long distances jogging running swimming you improve your stamina by doing long distances jogging running swimming
