Swimming is a good all-around activity because;
- Keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress of your body.
- Builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness.
- Helps maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs.
- Tones muscles and build strength.
- Provides an all-over body workout, as nearly all of your muscles are used during swimming.
- Being a relaxing and peaceful form of exercise.
- Alleviating stress.
- Improving coordination, balance and posture.
- Improving Flexibility.
- Providing good low-impact therapy for some injuries and conditions.
- Providing a pleasant way to cool down on a hot day.
- Being available in many places - you can swimming pools, beaches, lakes, dams and rivers. Makes sure that the environment you choose to swim in is safe.
Some general tips before you dive in for swimming:
- Make sure you know how to swim
- Choose a safe environment
- Warm up and stretch your muscles and joints before entering the water
- Have plenty of fluids on hand and drink regularly
- Don't overdo it if you're just starting out
- See your doctor if you haven't exercised for a long time.
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