Is Swimming Good Cardio? Heart Rate Explained

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Stephanie, the creator of HupSix Cardio Training System, straps on a Garmin heart rate monitor to see if swimming is good for cardio zone training. See the results!

In this video, we break down:
- Why heart rate is lower in the pool
- How being horizontal and supported by water increases stroke volume
- Why a swim at a “moderate-looking” BPM can still be vigorous cardio
And why swimmers often feel surprisingly taxed when they return to upright cardio

We also explain why swimmers benefit from cross-training their cardio out of the water with workouts like HuPSix. Swimming builds a powerful cardiovascular engine, but upright training teaches that engine how to work against gravity.

If you’ve ever wondered:
- “Is swimming enough cardio?”
- “Why is my heart rate lower when I swim?”
- “Do swimmers need to cross-train?”

This video will clear it up.

0:00 – Testing Swimming for Cardio (Heart-Rate Monitor)
0:08 – Garmin Heart-Rate Setup + 20 Minutes In
0:13 – Why Swimming Heart-Rate Response Is Different
0:20 – Horizontal Position Changes Cardiovascular Demand
0:27 – Gravity & Buoyancy Reduce HR Readings by 10–15 BPM
0:33 – Controlled Breathing Alters HR vs Land Cardio
0:38 – Stroke Volume vs Heart Rate Explained
0:44 – Swimming Is Excellent Cardio but HR Can Be Misleading
1:21 – 30-Minute Swim Results: 8 Vigorous + 17 Moderate
1:25 – Vigorous Counts Double: Total 33 Zone Minutes
1:31 – Comparing Swim to HupSix Interval Output (40–50 Minutes)
1:38 – Why Zone Minutes Matter More Than Time Spent
1:43 – Swimming HR Reads Lower but Still Builds Aerobic Capacity
1:48 – Gravity + Standing Cardio Require Different Regulation
1:52 – Why Exclusive Swimmers Should Cross-Train on Land
1:56 – Swimming Is Full-Body Aerobic Training (Similarities to HupSix)
2:06 – Swimming + HupSix = Complementary Cross-Training
2:15 – Upper + Lower Body Work vs Interval (HupSix)
2:20 – Coordination, Resistance, and Compound Movement Notes
2:24 – Why Pool Cardio Doesn’t Always Show Peak Zones
2:29 – If Numbers Feel Low vs Effort Level—That’s Normal
2:37 – Don’t Get Discouraged by Swim HR Readings
2:43 – Swimming Remains One of the Best Cardio Options
2:47 – Enjoyment Matters (Swimming + HupSix)
2:52 – Q&A Invite to Comments (Heart-Rate + Training Questions)

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Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have a medical condition or concerns about your heart or physical health.

Individual results may vary based on fitness level, health status, and workout intensity.

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