Swimming benefits: why this sport is good for the heart, body and soul!

<p>Suitable for nearly all age groups, swimming is an Olympic sport but you don&rsquo;t have to be an athlete to reap all its benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>From the mental to the physical, there is hardly a part of your body that does not benefit from the joy of taking a dip.&nbsp;Let&rsquo;s see what makes this life-saving skill a great&nbsp;activity&nbsp;for all!&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Complete body workout&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Unlike many&nbsp;exercises, swimming engages every major muscle group in the body which makes it a great full-body&nbsp;workout. By including different strokes&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;routine, swimming&nbsp;can&nbsp;help&nbsp;increase your heart rate without stressing your body,&nbsp;tone muscles, boost endurance and help manage your weight.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Appropriate for&nbsp;nearly everyone&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Swimming is&nbsp;considered&nbsp;a safe movement activity for people with arthritis, certain injuries, disabilities and other illnesses that may&nbsp;otherwise&nbsp;make high-impact exercise difficult.&nbsp;While studies have proven the benefits of swimming for people in recovery, it is best to consult your doctor before diving in.</p> <p><strong>SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href=https://www.editorji.com/story/cardio-101-get-that-heart-pumping-1629801158425>Cardio 101: Get that heart pumping!</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Improve mental well-being&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Water-based exercises are&nbsp;also&nbsp;great for your mental health. A study in the Perceptual and Motor Skills journal found that swimming&nbsp;regularly&nbsp;improved moods in both men and women. While exercise therapy in warm water even helped decrease anxiety for pregnant women and people with&nbsp;fibromyalgia.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Massive calorie burner&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Did you know that swimming burns more calories than jogging? A person weighing&nbsp;72.5 kg can burn around 423 calories swimming at a moderate pace for one hour while he or she would only burn around 314 calories at an average&nbsp;walking speed for the same amount of time.</p> <p><strong>SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href=https://www.editorji.com/story/cycle-your-way-to-better-health-here-s-why-cycling-is-good-for-you-1625370092272>Cycle your way to better health! Heres why cycling is good for you</a></strong></p>