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A total body workout, we all know swimming is a fantastic way to get your heart rate up, build endurance and muscular strength, all while supported by water. But could there be more reasons to hop in the pool? Keep reading to discover eight health benefits that you may have never considered before. Let’s dive in!
Better Mental Health
Mental health has never been more critical, and we all know how crucial it is to take breaks from our devices and the endless doomscrolling on social media. Jumping into the deep end means you can’t take your phone, giving you a break from your devices, and instead, giving you a chance to connect to your breath and inner calm without any distractions.
Like all forms of exercise, swimming releases hormones that make you feel good. They can help you feel more positive and better your mood, adding a sense of well-being to your life. Some studies show that regular swimming may even help to treat stress.
Increased Coordination
Regular swimming can result in improved coordination, research shows. Coordination is vital. It allows us to do basic tasks such as tying our shoelaces and catching a ball. It is used for most of our daily activities. That’s why it is crucial to stay coordinated as we grow older in order to remain independent and safe.
Reduces Inflammation
Swimming can also help to reduce inflammation. Regular swimming can help you recover while staying active if you have an injury. It’s a low-intensity exercise that won’t strain or sprain the affected muscle or ligaments. The water-based sport is also excellent for rehabilitation as it helps strengthen muscles and ligaments.
Get Smarter
Feel more alert, awake and focused; swimming increases your blood circulation and, as a result, increases oxygen to your brain.
Also, swimming requires your mind to adjust to imbalances created from continuous movement through the water. Therefore, swimming improves your dynamic balance, reflexes and muscular endurance.
Improves Your Breathing
Not only will your heart health improve, but with each length, you will be able to breathe more efficiently.
Swimming is excellent at building lung capacity and breath endurance, not only through the cardiovascular factors but also through breath control. Swimmers must hold their breath between each stroke and use the air captured, causing their bodies to adapt to those limits.
Just Swim also explains that swimming is often recommended for people with asthma. The warm and humid environment is less provocative; this can make asthmatics feel safer and more comfortable in this form of fitness.
Extend Your Life
An all-year-round, low-impact activity suitable for any age, background and ability, swimming is an aerobic activity that reduces the chance of obesity, lowers blood pressure, and lowers the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. It can even help prevent some types of cancer.
Sleep Better
Due to its aerobic properties, swimming causes your body temperature to rise, and then when it lowers, you can feel more sleepy and stay asleep at night. Joint injuries can cause people to stay awake; therefore, this low-impact sport can reduce joint pain and ensure a better night's sleep.
Affordable and Accessible
A cost-effective form of exercise, swimming can be done by anyone. We offer inclusive swimming, women-only swimming, and Hydra Health rehabilitation at our centres in Luton. Our timetable has a range of classes on offer, including Aquafit, Aquanatal and Aqua Babies & Tots plus much more.
If you’re receiving benefits you could qualify for a Go4Less Advantage card. These cards are FREE and allow access to activities (subject to time restrictions) for only £2 (£1 for children). Find out more here.
We also offer Swim-Only Memberships and Pay-As-You-Go. Enjoy the benefits of swimming today and learn more about our swimming pricing here.