Swimming: Full Body Workout

Swimming works all parts of the body. However, many prefer gyms or group exercise classes instead of swimming, as not all gyms have a swimming pool and not all are good swimmers.

However, none of these reasons no longer matter when you read about the following benefits of swimming!

Swimming, full body workout

Swimming can be considered one of the best sports, as it works all parts of the body equally: legs, middle body and arms. Other species are, of course, good for the body, but swimming combines the best of practically all of them. Here are some of the benefits of swimming.

Aerobic training

Like walking, running and cycling, swimming raises your heart rate, increases endurance and makes your heart and lungs healthier. The benefits of aerobic exercise include:

• Better oxygen uptake.
• Better durability in everyday life, for example when climbing stairs.
• Weight loss. Aerobic exercise is great for the dieter.
• Muscle strengthening. Swimming helps to lose weight and firm the body at the same time.

A gentle sport

Running is an example of strenuous exercise (which includes jumps, etc.). This type of exercise can cause injuries more easily. There is no such risk in swimming.

During swimming, water supports the body. It is a gentle sport and an excellent option especially for people who are prone to injury.

Swimming is perfect for back pain

If you have ever suffered from back problems, your doctor may have recommended swimming for you. Swimming is a gentle sport that trains the middle body. It can relieve pain in scoliosis, for example. It is great even for children. We warmly recommend swimming for back problems.

Better coordination

Is your coordination ability poor? For example, some people may have difficulty raising their right arm and left leg at the same time, and then another pair of limbs. Swimming can help develop coordination.

• Swimming helps to develop not only the coordination of the legs and arms, but also the breathing technique. In the beginning, it can be difficult, but with practice, it becomes easier.
• Over time, and almost unnoticed, you will learn to coordinate your body movements more smoothly.

Swimming is fun

One of the great aspects of swimming is that it’s fun! In addition, trying something new can be very motivating. And who wouldn’t like to go to the pool or the beach?

We would like to encourage you to try swimming, even if it is a whole new sport for you. At the same time, you will learn breathing techniques and improve your endurance. You may even notice a lot of swimming so much that you want to compete in it.

Have you ever enjoyed swimming? In that case, we would love to hear your experiences!