IMPROVE YOUR LIFE BY SWIMMING

 THE MAIN BENEFITS OF SWIMMING REGULARLY

Swimming is one of the most enjoyable and beneficial sports, as its regular practice brings many benefits to the body, and it's for all groups and ages.

Learning the correct way to swim enhances its benefits on general health.

The benefits of swimming are not limited to the physical aspects only, but also include the mental and social aspects.

Adults should aim to get 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week, even younger children should be physically active as well.

Let’s get to the point; what is the benefit of swimming regularly?

 

the benefits of swimming regularly

1-anti-aging:

A study conducted by Indiana University Bloomington on the effect of physical fitness on aging says that the general people suffer from deteriorating physical health especially from the age of 45 and above, while swimmers of the same age maintain a much better mental and health condition.

2-Beneficial for the mental state:

Water gives the brain a sense of relaxation, as swimming helps to release dopamine in the body, which is the feel-good hormone; which promotes positive attitudes and a sense of well-being.

Swimming regularly can also reduce anxiety and depression, improve the quality of sleeping, and certainly lower stress levels.

3-It provides a whole body workout:

All muscles of the body participate in movement while swimming, therefore, it improves and strengthens muscles and enhances fitness.

4-Beneficial for the joints:

Swimming puts less stress on muscles and joints, it is considered as a good option for those who suffer from joints and muscle pain, as water reduces 90% of the weight stress on the joints; which help reduce some pains and improve the recovery from injuries.

5-Burns calories and weight loss:

Swimming is considered one of the most effective ways to burn calories.

Swimming in a moderate and medium way makes you burn almost twice as much as walking.

Swim moderately can burn over 200 calories in just one half an hour.

6-safe for pregnant:

Lots of research says that swimming is one of the safe exercises during pregnancy, as it adds a sense of confidence and psychological comfort to pregnant women.

Some women may have complications in pregnancy; they have to talk to their doctor before starting any activity programs.

7-Lowers the risk of diseases:

Like all cardio exercises, swimming strengthens the cardiovascular, so swimming just 30 minutes three times a week can help to reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke, it also activates and improves the performance of blood circulation in the body, which reduces high cholesterol levels.

8-just awesome for people with disabilities:

Having a physical disability does not mean  inability  to do any sports activity; swimming is the best option for people with physical disabilities because water provides resistance and support for all body muscles.

 

Swimming is a useful and moderate sport, but the most important is suitable to everyone, young, old, and even those who suffer from diseases that do not enable them to practice aerobic sports such as asthma…

Exercising it regularly with a healthy balanced diet gives very impressive physical, psychological, mental, and even social results.

 

 

 

 

Sources: swimming.org / healthline.com / betterhealth.vic.gov.au / womenshealthmag.com