We all know swimming is good for our health , but how good are ? We took the liberty of sharing with you the top 10 benefits of swimming , knowing that there are many , many more .
1) Good exercise : Swimming helps you exercise most of your body parts without straining your joints .
2) Body strength : Swimming not only tones your muscles , it also helps strengthen your bones , especially at an advanced age .
3) Endurance: Swimming competitions are the best way to test and improve your endurance . The longer you swim , the more your body tolerates hard workouts.
4)Osteoarthritis: If your joints hurt and your muscles are stiff , swimming is perfect to lower the pain ; in the pool your body weight decreases , and reduces the pressure over your muscles and joints .
5)Cool-down : Swimming after an intense out-of-the-pool workout , helps your muscles in their recovery as it restores your body’s blood movement .
6) Improves asthma symptoms : Swimming helps asthma patients in avoiding asthma attacks ; it helps in their breathing methods and can improve their condition in general .
7) Relax : Swimming releases endorphins and has the same effects as yoga on the human body , thus helping in relieving stress .
8) Self-improvement : Swimming teaches you discipline and sportsmanship. It gives you a healthy competitive edge , by pushing you to overcome your peers and/or yourself .
9) Cool off : Swimming is the best way to cool off in the sizzling hot summer ; no matter how high the temperature is , water never fails to freshen you up .
10) Fitness study :- { If you do count calories but I don't :))) }
Swimming burns about 450 to 950 calories per hour ; it all depends on your pace .
Keep swimming .
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