Swimming for Pleasure Can Improve Physical and Mental Health
More and more of us will head to the water as summer draws near and the temperatures start to rise in search of a variety of health and mental benefits. Do not enjoy running. Swimming may not only be a good substitute, but also one that is more effective. Swimming offers a full-body workout because it uses all of your muscles; as a result, 30 minutes of training in the water are similar to 45 minutes on land, claims Swim England. Swimming, even at a leisurely pace, can burn up to 400 calories per hour, more than twice as many as walking. Compared to running, water sports have a lower impact, making them the ideal form of exercise for senior people and those recovering from minor ailments. Swimming also has long-term advantages in addition to immediate ones. According to a 2017 study by Swim England's Swimming and Health Commission, regular swimmers have a 28% lower chance of dying young and a 41% lower risk of dying from heart disease and stroke. quiet waters The physical benefits