Another swimsuit season is upon us. Although we typically take a dip to cool off, escaping the summer heat isn’t the only reason to go swimming.
Immersing your limbs in water provides resistance during each movement but reduces the impact on your joints because gravity doesn’t affect your buoyant body the same way it does on land. Swimming provides low-impact aerobic exercise for people of all ages, including those with mobility complications.
According to the CDC, swimming is the second most popular sport in the country and with good reason. Like all active sports, swimming provides numerous health benefits to the swimmer and the CDC even claims that, “swimmers have about half the risk of death compared with inactive people.” Swimming and other water-based exercises provide:
Cardiovascular and respiratory health support
Improved muscle tone and lean muscle mass
Lower risk of chronic diseases
Alleviation of arthritis symptoms
Pain management
Weight management
We spend so much time getting fit for the beach but the real benefits may come once we actually get out there and play in the water. Water-based exercises, such as swimming or water aerobics, are a fun way to get your daily dose of exercise. So whether it be in a river, ocean, lake or pool, put on your suit and get swimming!
Immersing your limbs in water provides resistance during each movement but reduces the impact on your joints because gravity doesn’t affect your buoyant body the same way it does on land. Swimming provides low-impact aerobic exercise for people of all ages, including those with mobility complications.
According to the CDC, swimming is the second most popular sport in the country and with good reason. Like all active sports, swimming provides numerous health benefits to the swimmer and the CDC even claims that, “swimmers have about half the risk of death compared with inactive people.” Swimming and other water-based exercises provide:
Cardiovascular and respiratory health support
Improved muscle tone and lean muscle mass
Lower risk of chronic diseases
Alleviation of arthritis symptoms
Pain management
Weight management
We spend so much time getting fit for the beach but the real benefits may come once we actually get out there and play in the water. Water-based exercises, such as swimming or water aerobics, are a fun way to get your daily dose of exercise. So whether it be in a river, ocean, lake or pool, put on your suit and get swimming!