Swimming is a fantastic way to stay active. It’s a gentle enough form of exercise for nearly everyone -- young or old, fit or not -- and is a good way to start building an exercise routine. And feel good.
This sport gets almost all your major muscles moving -- arms, legs, core, back. Regular swimming builds strength, tones muscles, improves overall fitness and will manage your weight, states Medical News Today.
According to Healthline, swimming isn’t just great for your body, it it is good for the mind and uplifts your mood! A research study showed that people with dementia felt happier after taking part in a 12-week swimming programme. Regular swimming is stimulating.
Swimming is an ideal way for children to stay active and often doesn’t even feel like exercise! For kids, it helps them move their bodies while having a good time, says Healthline.
According to Healthline, swimming builds strong muscles from head to toe and also boosts your core strength.
It’s no secret that taking regular dips in the pool can do wonders for your heart. It balances fat levels in the blood, keeps your circulation steady cutting down the chances of developing serious heart issues, says Cleveland Clinic. It's safest to swim in water that's comfortably warm, if you suffer a heart ailment, ideally between 26 & 33°C, suggests the British Heart Foundation.
Cleveland Clinic advises spending time in the water to train your body to take in air more efficiently, by improving the functioning of the lungs. Over time, this activity can boost how much oxygen you can draw in and how well your body handles it.
Medical News Today says swimming keeps people suffering with multiple sclerosis symptoms moving and feeling lighter.