Swimming is an excellent way to work your entire body and cardiovascular system. An hour of swimming burns almost as many calories as running, without all the impact on your bones and joints.
One of the biggest benefits of swimming is that it truly works your entire body, head to toe. Swimming:
- increases your heart rate without stressing your body
- tones muscles
- builds strength
- builds endurance
While your muscles are getting a good workout, your cardiovascular system is, too. Swimming makes your heart and lungs strong.
Swimming can be a safe exercise option for people with:
- arthritis
- injury
- disability
- other issues that make high-impact exercises difficult
Swimming may even help reduce some of your pain or improve your recovery from an injury.
Swimming is accessible to a wide range of people who deal with physical issues that make other exercises, like running, less appealing as well as be good choice for those looking to improve their sleep.