Benefits of Swimming

Swimming is the best form of exercise. Unlike walking which helps to burn calories by only exercising the legs and weight lifting which helps to tone muscles around the forceps; swimming works on the whole body. It simultaneously helps to improve

• Cardiovascular system
• Muscular Strength
• Flexibility
• Posture
• Endurance

Other benefits of Swimming

• As all the major muscle groups are used for toning both the upper and lower torso get excercised.
• Swimming involves low injury risks. This is because the bones and joints are not up against anything hard.
• Unlike weight lifting swimming has a low impact, and hence relaxes stiff muscles.
• Helps to strengthen shoulder and abdominal muscles. So it is beneficial to pregnant woman and people recovering from injury.
• Reduces and prevents high blood pressure.
• Helps to regulate breathing and enhances flow of oxygen to muscles. Improves blood circulation

Free style stroke is the best form of swimming exercise