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Why is swimming 1 (benefit)to you? One of the key 2 (reason) is that it’s a total-body workout and builds your muscle all over. Each stroke(划水动作)works out a different set of muscles, 3 no matter which stroke you’re using, the act of pulling your body through the water almost 4 (use) all your muscle groups. Swimming is also a workout for your heart system, 5 (raise) your heart rate without placing extra stress on your body.
While running can have a negative effect on your bones and joints, swimming is 6 (complete) safe, which gives you the opportunity to work out 7 stressing your joints. It’s true that the low-impact nature of swimming makes it much less likely 8 (cause) injuries.
According to a study conducted by New York University, swimming can cut men’s risk of dying by almost 50%, a rate which is significantly 9 (high) than running or walking. The study was undertaken over a period of 32 years, and 10 it was only conducted on men, there’s no real reason why the effects should be any different for women.