The sun is shining, the clouds are parting, and the water is refreshing. Swimming is a common fun summertime activity for all ages. It can be shared for all to enjoy together. Swimming for seniors provides many health benefits which only makes it an amazing summer activity. It is a fun and safe way to exercise!
1. Joint Friendly and Helps Weight Management
The use of water in exercise reduces the risk of injury because it alleviates pressure on your joints. It allows for freer movements which allow for beneficial workouts to take place. Swimming burns calories which helps build muscle and manage weight. Combining a healthy diet with swimming will help this exercise to be more effective.
2. Cardiovasular
Swimming is an amazing way to reduce the risk of heart disease because it increases blood circulation, lowers blood circulation, and strengthens the heart muscle. Swimming will overall improve stamina which will help other parts of the body as well.
3. Enhanced Mobility and Flexibilty
The resistance of the water provides a natural workout that strengthens muscles and provides a more full range of motion. It can improve core strength, balance, and posture over time through movements such as stretching, kicking, and arm rotations in the water.
4. Improves Breathing
Swimming can improve the strength of the respiratory muscles through controlled breathing techniques used when swimming. Doing these techniques regularly will build stamina and increase lung capacity and elasticity.
5. Mental Well-Being
Exercise is known to help many people’s mental well-being because it releases endorphins also known as “feel good” hormones. Swimming has shown to be even more relaxing. It combines the benefits the water provides to alleviate pain with the breathing techniques which can cause a calming effect.
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