Swimming is a great fitness workout, during half an hour of intense swimming a 10 stone individual burns 360 calories, the equivalent of running at 7.5 mph for the same time. Unlike running and other high impact work outs swimming is a very low impact exercise; the weightlessness the water provides greatly reduces the stress on joints virtually eliminating the potential of back, knee and other muscular injuries common in high impact activities, making it perfect for rehabilitation from injury or for extra training when wishing no to put your body under to much extra strain. Also unlike running or weight training, which concentrate on specific muscle groups, swimming benefits the upper body, torso and legs together and is one of the fastest ways to improve general strength, stamina and cardiovascular fitness. The water pressure against the legs and arms is also beneficial to the circulatory system. The water pressure adds to the muscle pressure exerted on the veins to aid in returning blood to the heart and lungs.

According to the American Heart Association, just 30-60 minutes of physical activity 3-4 days per week can help reduce your risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. As a regular physical activity, swimming can also help lower your blood pressure and cholesterol.

Sugar Ray's have decide not just because Phelps was so amazing in the Olympics, but with many Leisure centers having pools and people looking for varied exercise ideas that swimming is a superb way to get and keep fit, that many boxers will find beneficial in the ring! To bring Swimming into our range of Boxing and Fitness Equipment.