7 Benefits of Swimming: Weight Loss, Relaxation, Cardio and More

26 Jan 7 Benefits of Swimming: Weight Loss, Relaxation, Cardio and More

Last summer I decided to start working on a long held personal goal to get my diving certification. Well, I held myself to the standard of learning all four swim strokes first and getting REALLY comfortable in deep water. So I signed up for swim lessons at the ripe old age of forty-something!

Can I just say how much I LOVE swimming?

Here are the top 5 benefits that I’ve discovered so far:

1. Swimming reduces stress.
2. Swimming strengthens coordination.
3. Swimming is a workout for both heart and lungs, ultimately improving lung capacity.
4. Swimming is easy on the joints which is important as our bodies age.
5. Swimming is an excellent exercise for burning calories, toning those stubborn areas in the midsection and for building muscle all around.

Here’s a GREAT READ on how many more benefits there are to this timeless exercise and tips at the end for getting the most out of your swimming workout.