Swimming is one way to build physical activity into your routine. Here are seven general benefits to consider when deciding whether you enjoy exercising in the water.
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Advantages of Swimming
Swimming offers a different setting for exercise, whether you enjoy practising a stroke, swimming with friends or taking a break from your usual routine.
Full Body Exercise
Swimming uses muscles throughout the body. Different strokes offer different ways to move through the water, as described in Swim England’s overview of swimming benefits.
Swimming for Wellbeing
Enjoyment is one reason to choose swimming. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that people report enjoying water-based exercise more than exercising on land. Swimming with friends can also make a visit to the pool a social activity.
A Chance to Unwind
Swimming can be an enjoyable way to be active and may help improve mood, according to the CDC. A swim can provide a break from everyday routines, but it is not a guaranteed remedy for stress or a treatment for a mental health condition.
Burns Calories
Swimming uses energy, as other forms of physical activity do. The amount varies with the swimmer, pace, stroke and time spent moving. A fixed calorie total or weight-loss result should not be expected from every session.
Supporting General Health
Regular physical activity can support long-term health. The CDC describes reduced risks of several chronic conditions from regular activity; swimming does not guarantee disease prevention.
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A Way to Stay Active
Swimming adds variety to an active routine. If you enjoy being in the water, a pool visit can be an appealing alternative to your usual activities. Choose sessions that suit your experience and circumstances rather than treating one schedule as right for everyone.
Water Supports the Body
Water’s buoyancy supports the body while you move. Swim England lists this support among swimming’s benefits. It can make water-based exercise feel different from exercise on land, without making every activity suitable for every person.
Hydration Still Matters
You can still sweat while swimming, even when you do not notice it in the water. Swim England recommends bringing drinking water and staying hydrated. The CDC also notes that recreational water can spread illness or cause injury, so safe swimming habits remain important.
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