The loss of fat, inches, hypertension and stress can be among the greatest
motivators in accepting the health benefits of swimming. The benefits are real,
but do little good until you enter the water.
"I enjoyed every bit of my swimming career. I think that's the most important
advice to enjoy what you do" Summer Sanders 1992 double gold medallist
How Can a Workout Be Fun
It may seem like an oxymoron to say that a workout can be fun, but when it comes
to swimming it can be a fun activity every member of the family can participate
in. The positive effects are noticeable while the impact on your body is
extremely low.
Pools use chlorine to keep them clean so the use of swimming
goggles may make sense as you begin the process of getting shape through
swimming. Nowadays these are even available at relatively low costs as
prescription or optical swimming goggles for shortsighted and farsighted
swimmers.
Weight Loss
The low impact resistance of water against your body as you swim allows a more
complete workout with fewer struggles. Many find the exercise of swimming
provides a more rigorous workout than the use of other fitness equipment.
Goodbye Flab
As fat is reduced and muscle structure is toned many happy swimmers find their
present wardrobe has become too large for their newly sculpted frame.
Hypertension
Swimming is often recommended as a means of reducing hypertension. While no
study seems to be absolutely conclusive, an individuals blood pressure does seem
to decrease when you have an improved sense of well-being.
Stress Relief
The freedom of floating in water is liberating. The ability to maneuver your
body in a variety of ways may allow you the best opportunity to enjoy the many
stress-relieving benefits of swimming.
Other Benefits
Because of the low impact nature of swimming
people who suffer from arthritis as well as individuals unable to actively
participate in other more physical activities can still enjoy and gain benefit
through swimming. Many community health clubs provide swimming pools and
instructions for a variety of swimming skills and requirements. You can gain
little by simply thinking about swimming. Perhaps the advice of comedian
Jonathan Winters might help - If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it!
