To swim, or not to swim?
Swimming is good for just about everyone. It accommodates all ages, stages, abilities and disabilities. Here are some other known benefits to swimming: 1. It’s kind to your joints and improves flexibility: The water supports the body so only a fraction of your weight has to be supported by your limbs. It also favours smooth circular movements rather than quick jerky movements that can strain joints. 2. Helps you lose weight: Swimming for half an hour can burn as much as 250 calories. Also, gliding through the water can be a glorious feeling. 3. Improves mental health: Exercise therapy in warm water can decrease depression and improve mood. 4. It’s a great aerobic exercise: Swimming increases your lung capacity and gives them a solid work-out. 5. Choose where you want to tone up: Since swimming involves a variety of strokes that use different muscles, you can target the areas you most want to tone – be it legs, upper arms, or stomach muscles. 6. It’s cheap: ...
