Synchronized swimming requires overall body
strength, power, flexibility, grace, and beauty. The sport uses a swimmers
ability to move quickly and gracefully while consistently interpreting the
music and presenting dramatic poise. A synchronized swimmer must be able to
display moves to a carefully choreographed piece of music. The competitive
rules and manner of judging of synchronized swimming are similar to figure
skating and gymnastics. Synchronized swimmers need strong physical endurance
to perform the 3 to 4 minute routines.
