{"product_id":"9781554078226","title":"Swimming for Exercise","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA practical guide to swimming for fitness and for enjoyment.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Swimming offers a low-impact cardio workout as well as great resistance training. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwimming for Exercise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical and fully illustrated handbook that deals with all aspects of swimming as a fitness discipline. Former Olympian Greg Whyte helps non-swimmers, novice swimmers and experienced swimmers maximize the fitness benefits of their time in the water, improving their health and well-being.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The book covers the four major swimming strokes -- front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly -- explaining how proper form helps swimmers exercise more efficiently. Whyte describes how to structure a workout to keep it varied and exciting, and he provides complete training programs for beginner, intermediate and advanced swimmers.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Topics covered include:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe benefits of swimming and how to get started\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eGuidance on stroke technique and breathing\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eStructuring and monitoring swimming sessions\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDiving and flip turns\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eOpen-water swimming\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLand training for strength and endurance\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe importance of diet and hydration\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eStaying motivated and having fun\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwimming for Exercise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e provides expert instruction and offers new challenges and inspiration for those who want to improve their swimming skills, those who want to take up the sport for exercise and those who already swim regularly.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greg Whyte","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2011-01-06","offer_id":46011355562239,"sku":"9781554078226","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_400772b1-ec09-4902-9486-cfb23794f394.jpg?v=1723055672","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781554078226","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}