Benefits Of Swimming
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Nutrition and Fitness experts outline the benefits of swimming by Gen Wright
With swimming now officially the most popular participation sport in the UK* and new national awareness programmes such as ‘Learn to Swim‘ and ‘Free Swimming’ there’s never been a better time to visit your local pool.
These initiatives have prompted top personal trainer Lucy Wyndham-Read and behavioural psychologist Judi James – resident experts at AXA PPP healthcare’s Nutrition and Fitness website – to compile a series of water-based workouts and motivational exercises, which are designed to help you get the most out of swimming.
Lucy Wyndham-Read recommends swimming as a form of regular physical activity for people of all ages and fitness levels.
“Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a fitness fanatic, swimming is an excellent way to tone up, improve your cardiovascular health, lower your blood pressure and leave you feeling fighting fit.”
Judi James adds:
“Swimming is naturally enjoyable for most people and if you enjoy something you’re far more likely to stick to it.”
How swimming can help your fitness
Exercise such as swimming can indeed help combat stress and beat the blues, adds Lucy, as it releases endorphins (the body’s natural ‘feel good’ chemicals) into your bloodstream. It is also low impact putting less pressure on the joints unlike exercises such as aerobics and running, making it one of the safest activities you can do. Swimming also tones your entire body while still providing a great workout and being in the water keeps you cool, meaning you can work out for longer.
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Lucy’s pool workouts
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