There are many health benefits of swimming. Although you are not an exceptional swimmer, you may enjoy the benefits of this activity. Read more from this NSPF.org article.
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It’s common knowledge that swimming is a good way to exercise, which is one reason swimming pools are good for your health. Just 30 minutes a day of aerobic exercise can decrease your risk of chronic illness. But swimming pools aren’t just for swimmers. For non-swimmers, swimming pools can still provide valuable health benefits in the form of water-based exercise and the therapeutic benefits of water.
Who Benefits from Water-Based Exercise?
According to research in the Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehab and Prevention, most people enjoy water-based exercise more than land-based exercise. The low-impact nature of exercising in water means you can exercise longer without additional wear and tear on muscles and joints.
Swimming pools offer health advantages for all types of people:
According to research in the Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehab and Prevention, most people enjoy water-based exercise more than land-based exercise. The low-impact nature of exercising in water means you can exercise longer without additional wear and tear on muscles and joints.
Swimming pools offer health advantages for all types of people:
- Older Adults. For many older adults, joint pain makes running, cycling, and other land-based exercises difficult. Swimming pool exercises like water aerobics or water yoga can help with cardiovascular health, flexibility, and endurance.
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- Chronic-Illness Sufferers. Water-based exercise – often called hydrotherapy – can improve joint use and eases pain for people suffering with arthritis. People with depression or fibromyalgia can improve their mood and reduce anxiety through warm water therapy. Those with diabetes and heart disease can improve their overall health through regular pool-based exercise.
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- Families. Swimming pools provide relief from back pain and discomfort for pregnant women. Water immersion has also been linked to improved mental wellness for mothers and overall health for unborn children. Parents of children with developmental disabilities can benefit from therapeutic exercise in water.
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