Health Benefits of Swimming
Swimming is a great way to enjoy a healthy, fun, relaxing lifestyle. Swimmers utilize all of their muscle groups against the resistance of the water, making swimming one of the best aerobic exercises for a total body work out. There are many physical and mental benefits that are a result of this fun, low-impact activity. Swimming can be enjoyed throughout life.
Below are several health benefits of swimming:
- helps to maintain a healthy weight
- increases heart rate
- builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness
- provides low-impact therapy
- builds up bone mass
- reduces inflammation
- improves lung capacity
- may alleviate asthma symptoms
- improves coordination, balance, and posture
- increases flexibility
- lowers stress and depression
- may increase life-span
- provides a pleasant way to cool down on a hot day
