Benefits of Swimming

You may hear from many sport coaches and sport experts that adults have to do at least 240 minutes of moderate activity or at least 120 minutes of vigorous activity each week. Swimming is one of the best activity. Swimming is one of the best way to work your entire body and cardiovascular system. One hour of swimming burns almost as many calories as running, without having any impact on bones. There are a lot of benefits you may gain from swimming laps regularly. Read the amazing benefits of swimming….

1. You’ll Feel Happier

Many Research have shown that swimming has an amazing result on your mental health as well as on physical health. Once you enter into a pool, it automatically enhances your mood. Swimming will help to reduce symptoms of anxiety & depression.

2.Burns Calories

Swimming is one of the best exercises and it is a great way to lose the extra weight that you’ve collected over the winter. Keep this in mind, though. The amount of calories you burn depends on many factors like body type, weight, age, gender, and intensity.

3.Improve Function Of Lungs

Do you suffer from any lung disease? We’ll prepare to breathe a little easier. Swimming helps your lung capacity to expand & improve overall lung health. Seriously! Have you ever seen swimming professionals, how long they hold their breath? You think that they had gills like fish!

4. All Types Of Muscles Are Worked 

When you go for a dip, a wide variety of muscles are put to the test. I am talking about your core abs, shoulders, deltoids, forearms, upper back & hamstring. Even a good 30 minutes of back and forth time in the water can serve as an intense full-body workout. 

5.Reduces Risk Of An Early Death

Swimming will help you maintain your blood pressure level. Are you aware that when compared to non-swimmers, those who swim have half the risk of dying?  This news alone motivates you to find the nearest public pool and dive right in. 

6.Improves your sleep

Swimming will help you to sleep better at night. Swimming not only improves the overall health but also helps you get better sleep.

If you’re planning to start any exercise program or if you’re looking to try to learn skills and improve overall health, jump in the pool. Swimming has a lot of benefits for the mind, body, and soul. Once you learn the basics, try swimming laps for 30 to 40 minutes at a pace that keeps your heart rate elevated. Do not forget to drink plenty of water and take breaks as necessary. Have fun!

“When the earth floods from global warming, the swimmers will rule the world”

About Author – This article is originally published in TANx by   Tanay Singh (Author, Entrepreneur, Researcher, Life coach, Motivational Speaker, Business Consultant & Digital Marketer)