Swimming Has More Benefits Than Just Keeping You Cool

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Summer may have passed according to the calendar, but that doesn’t mean that water-based activities need to stop! In fact, they really shouldn’t, considering how healthy they actually are. So, if you’re a water baby—and especially if you’re not—here are 3 reasons to jump in a pool!

A Full Body Workout

Swimming is the fourth-most popular activity in the United States and it’s easy to see why. Swimming allows your heart rate to increase without placing your body under stress. Regardless of what stroke you’re practicing, the motion of moving through the water can tone muscles and build strength. It also gives your cardiovascular system a workout, strengthening your heart and lungs.

Inclusion For All

If you’re recovering from an injury and can’t afford to put a strain on your body while exercising, swimming is perfect. Due to its gentle nature, it is a way of keeping fit that is also suitable for those with disabilities, arthritis, the elderly, and anyone who doesn’t benefit from conventional workouts. 

Sweet Dreams

Swimming has been proven to improve sleep quality. Individuals with insomnia have reported sleeping better after engaging in regular aqua aerobics, so the nap you take afterward will be well-earned!