Health and Fitness: The Amazing Benefits of Swimming

For those that want to exercise, keep fit and maintain their fitness levels swimming is the perfect sport to do this. The Olympics has seen an increase in people going swimming. The Olympic Effect was a term coined to describe the aftermath of the Olympics. More and more people took an interest in sports and pursuits that they had never done before. This was because of the pride that Britain felt when hosting the Games.

The Olympic Legacy is still felt within the UK, and a large number of people are taking up swimming as a hobby.

If you are looking for a hobby to help assist you with a healthy lifestyle, you seriously need to consider taking up swimming. You don’t have to become to the next Tom Daly to enjoy the many benefits of swimming. Swimming is a fantastic form of exercise. It is good for your heart and keeps you toned. So many people enjoy the amazing benefits of swimming because it is an all-rounder. You can have a lot of fun when you go swimming.

Whether you want to go for a quick dip, or seriously thrash the waters, as long as you are swimming and having fun, you won’t go wrong. The great thing about swimming is that it is accessible for all. Whether you are young, old, able-bodied or not, you can enjoy swimming.

Many local leisure centres have different swimming facilities that you can get involved in. An increasing number of people are having swimming pools built within their homes. This is so that they can enjoy swimming all year round. The great thing is that irrespective of your swimming ability; you can participate in swimming. At local leisure centres, the swimming pool design caters for all abilities.

In short, swimming is a fabulous way to get fit. What is more, you can get involved!

Swimming For Your Health

Being health conscious doesn’t mean that you are striving to lose weight. The great thing about swimming is that by regularly going you are reducing your risk of illness. For many people, they feel the need to go swimming a few times a week to ensure that their heart remains healthy.

The ASA documented in a recent report that those who participate in swimming at least once per week were more likely to live longer. What is more, those who swim are more likely to have a healthy heart and be less prone to stress.

For those that are not keen to start swimming, the benefits are far greater than that of walking or running. Your whole body gets a workout, meaning that everything single part of you is getting much needed exercise. This is great news for your muscles, brain and so forth.

As adults with busy lives, we often forget how to have fun. You need to take the plunge and get back in the swimming pool. Swimming is fun! You will have a great time at your local pool. Adults seem to take children swimming for fun, but never go themselves. Get back in the pool and enjoy life. You will not regret it.

If you are prone to a plethora of health problems, you need to get back in the pool. Swimming is the perfect sport when it comes to combating issues such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. While it will not cure these illnesses, swimming will help prevent them. After all, prevention is better than cure.

Losing Weight

For most of us, participating in swimming is good for us. Many people are keen to make a splash in their local pool and fight the flab. For those that are eager to lose weight, swimming is the perfect way to do this. You can ensure that you are giving your body a much needed workout, without putting too much strain on your body.

As water can support up to 90% of your body’s weight, you will not feel the strain of the exercise that you are undertaking. This is fantastic news for those that are severely overweight. For those that are obese, participating in other forms of exercise can be dangerous. What is more, it can be detrimental to their health. Getting involved in swimming is the best way to kick start your healthy lifestyle. What is more, once you have lost weight and had a great workout, you will want to keep going swimming. Once you start, you are unlikely to stop.

Building Up the Three S’s

Swimming is an excellent way to build up your three S’s: Stamina, suppleness and strength. These attributes are important to all people and their health.  You need to make sure that you are getting at least one form of exercise per day. This should last for around 30 minutes. For those that don’t feel that they have the time to exercise, they are wrong. Instead of being a couch potato and watching another television programme, pick up your towel and head to the local pool. Turning off the television is important. Build up your stamina and strength and become suppler with swimming.

Feel the Burn… Of the Calories

Do you want me to let you in on a secret? Swimming burns calories. Ignore supplements, tablets and fads. The best way to kick start your metabolism and to burn calories is to go swimming. What is more, you will burn a lot of calories quickly. When compared to cycling or running, while you are swimming you can burn up to 240 calories in 30 minutes. You would need to cycle for 14 miles in one hour to burn that many calories.

There is no such thing as quick fixes. Ignore the fads and burn calories in a safe way. Pick up your swimming costume and head to the leisure centre.

If you are not keen on swimming, in the main, then you may want to consider aquaerobics. You can a gym style workout, in the comfort of the pool. This is great news for those who suffer from joint problems and do not want to impact on their joints anymore.

Get in the pool and give your body the workout it deserves.