Are you a swimmer? You should be! Are you curious about the benefits of swimming? Ever ask yourself, "Why swim?"
Why is swimming the best sport for overall fitness and health?
Buoyancy: The water property allows people to do exercises that are difficult on land. 90 % of your body is buoyant when in the water up to your neck, so you are not hitting the floor as hard as you would on land. No pounding or jarring!
Resistance: There is continual resistance to every move you make. The water offers 12% - 14% more resistance than when you exercise on land. Resistance does not allow for sudden body movements.
Cooling Effects: Water disperses heat more efficiently, so there is less chance of overheating. The water continuously cools the body. Exercise in the water is cooler and more comfortable than it is on land.
Therapeutic: Helps people recover from accidents and sickness. Combating the aging process.
Stress Release: Gives you a chance to just relax and forget about work, problems, and other things.
How does swimming help improve your health?
Physical Benefits
Improved flexibility and strength
Builds up endurance
Increases muscular flexibility
Muscular balance
Heart muscle becomes stronger
Improves the physique
Increases circulation
Rehabilitates muscles
Improved ability to control and maintain healthy weight
You're never too old or too young to start swimming! Jump in the pool, the water is nice!
Why is swimming the best sport for overall fitness and health?
Buoyancy: The water property allows people to do exercises that are difficult on land. 90 % of your body is buoyant when in the water up to your neck, so you are not hitting the floor as hard as you would on land. No pounding or jarring!
Resistance: There is continual resistance to every move you make. The water offers 12% - 14% more resistance than when you exercise on land. Resistance does not allow for sudden body movements.
Cooling Effects: Water disperses heat more efficiently, so there is less chance of overheating. The water continuously cools the body. Exercise in the water is cooler and more comfortable than it is on land.
Therapeutic: Helps people recover from accidents and sickness. Combating the aging process.
Stress Release: Gives you a chance to just relax and forget about work, problems, and other things.
How does swimming help improve your health?
Physical Benefits
Improved flexibility and strength
Builds up endurance
Increases muscular flexibility
Muscular balance
Heart muscle becomes stronger
Improves the physique
Increases circulation
Rehabilitates muscles
Improved ability to control and maintain healthy weight
You're never too old or too young to start swimming! Jump in the pool, the water is nice!