The five benefits of swimming

 The main reason for all these benefits is that once inside the pool, the density of the water makes our body weigh less since the water supports up to 90 percent of the weight. And, in the case of the back, the horizontal posture necessary for swimming minimizes the pressure on the spine. For this reason, it is a very suitable sport when you have muscular and musculoskeletal problems, such as arthritis and osteoarthritis, for pregnant women and people with injuries. "Swimming improves flexibility, exercises tone and firms the body without harming the joints", "it also favors body coordination since it involves the work of many muscles with lifeguard training".

But the list of benefits of swimming does not stop there; It is also the best way to forget about stress because tensions are released and energy levels are increased. "It is a relaxing activity that can combat the problems caused by the rhythm of daily life, it is a type of exercise that helps us control anxiety,".

BODY IN WATER

If you're still not convinced, these five reasons are more than enough to jump into the pool.

Swimming is a discipline that requires the use of all the muscles of the body, although in each of the styles some areas of the body are worked more than others. As it is a low-impact exercise, it does not affect the joints as much as other sports, such as running or cycling.

It is great for toning your body and controlling weight. Half an hour of light swimming burns more than 200 calories. And during that same half-hour, swimming freestyle at a fast pace burns the same calories as during a 10-kilometer race. As explained, "water creates a resistance that makes our body have to make a greater effort to move. You can burn 400 calories in just 30 minutes."

Swimming regularly helps reduce blood pressure and the chances of heart disease, it also "improves circulatory problems and varicose veins,".

Practicing the nation on a regular basis helps prevent disorders such as obesity, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.

It favors the proper functioning of the cardiorespiratory system and, practiced regularly, achieves a greater lung capacity.