More adults are taking to swimming than ever before. Some were swimmers in their younger days while others for one reason or another took up swimming later on in years. Either way you want to enjoy your swimming. The best way is to learn the correct technique. I have been a stroke technique coach for over 50 years. Yes, 50 years and I am as passionate as ever to want you to be the best you can be. Some health benefits are:-
- Improved Blood Circulation
- Improved Lung Capacity
- Lowers Blood Pressure
- Muscular strength
- Improved Joint Mobility
- Resistance to disease
Swimming gives enormous benefit for fitness and mobility. Especially true for those who have sustained injuries. It allows work against resistance without joints having to support the body’s full weight. Swimming is an activity in which men and women can take part and compete with equal proficiency. You may not be able to swim as fast as you grow older but heavier training loads can be sustained for much longer in comparison to other sports due to your body weight being partly offset by the buoyancy of the water. All muscle groups are used in swimming and with most strokes they are used equally on both sides of the body.
As well as the benefits of fitness, going for a relaxing swim is a good way to unwind, easing nervous strain and alleviating stress. The social interaction that swimming provides, also, allows for other problems to be forgotten whilst enjoying the benefits of swimming together as a family ; with friends or as part of a team or club.