10 Reasons To Start Swimming Today

If you want to get fit, or stay fit, but don’t want to pound the streets in the cold, and the gym seems too much like hard work, then you might want to consider swimming.
Here are 10 reasons you should start swimming today:
1. Swimming is one of the best ways to get and stay fit. There is no pressure on joints unlike running, and it is low impact. If you don’t like the idea of going to a gym and working out, then swimming could be just what you are looking for.
2. Swimming is beneficial to the whole body, not just the legs. It’s a good cardio vascular workout that will help with breathing and relaxation.
3. If you want a change from swimming, why not consider a water classes such as aerobics? An exercise class in water can make being in the pool more challenging than just swimming, and harder than aerobics.

4. Swimming helps to tone and work out your whole body. From your abs to your back, and from your head to your toes, swimming works out your whole body.
5. The longer distance you swim, the more calories you burn. On average, at a moderate pace, you will burn off around 250-300 calories. You would need to walk fast for an hour to achieve the same effect. Swimming is a great way to help you to lose weight.
6. As you improve, your swimming strokes will become more efficient and so your times will improve. Being a more efficient swimmer will mean that you don’t waste time and effort on incorrect techniques.
7. Thanks to the resistance provided by the water, the muscles of the arms, legs and shoulders will develop. This is a great alternative to traditional weight and gym based strength building routines.
8. Swimming is ideal for those recovering from other sporting injuries or medical conditions. As it is not weight bearing, swimming is often recommended for the elderly. As it is not weight bearing, swimming will not help to strengthen bones.
9. If you haven’t been swimming for years, now is a great time to start. Once you get into a routine you’ll wonder how you ever managed without swimming!
10. Being able to swim could save your life. If you are on holiday, by a river or lake, or in another situation, being able to swim really could save your life. If you can’t swim, why not have swimming lessons, and learn to swim.

Now you know how good an exercise swimming is, why not find your local pool and start swimming today?

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