THE BENEFITS OF SWIMMING ON PHYSICAL HEALTH

1/ MOVE WITHOUT IMPACTING THE JOINTS

To be and stay physically fit , it is advisable to have regular physical activity . But sometimes, sport can have a negative impact on your body: sore knees , muscle pain , back pain … One of the great advantages of swimming is its gentleness on your joints since it is a sport without impact.

Swimming will therefore “ get you moving” while sparing your joints . It will even have a positive effect on them by working on their flexibility while strengthening them with Lifeguard Training.

If you suffer from osteoarthritis, like more than 10 million French people, swimming will help work on the amplitude of your joints and relieve your pain . If you haven't jumped in the water yet, you can talk to your doctor or physical therapist about swimming . It will give you the right strokes and movements to perform according to your pain with American Lifeguard USA .

2/ CONTROL YOUR WEIGHT

Swimming is one of the most energy intensive sports! Count about 400 calories burned for an hour of swimming at moderate speed and you can go up to 900 calories during an intense swimming session . It is therefore the ideal sport to control your weight .

In the context of weight loss , we advise you to swim for 40 minutes 3 to 4 times a week. You can discover our program to help you lose weight with swimming .

For weight control, 2 to 3 sessions will suffice. Remember that there is no miracle, the key to success is to support your physical activity with a balanced diet. Again, do not hesitate to call on a professional, such as a nutritionist. It will help you adopt a good diet to achieve your goals.

3/ STRENGTHENING YOUR WHOLE BODY

Do you find that you lack tone? Do you want to regain some muscle mass to feel better about your body ? That's already a very good reason! But building muscle mass isn't just a matter of aesthetics. Indeed, the muscles that work often bring many physical benefits :

• - Improved posture
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• - Reduction of chronic pain (back, shoulders, knees, etc.)
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• - Prevention of the risk of injury and osteoporosis
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• - Preservation of the skeleton
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• - Fluidity in movements (especially after 60 years old)

As you will have understood, toning and working your muscles is important for your health .

Swimming makes it possible to work all the muscles effectively and without pain . Indeed, the human body floats 80% in water, so movements are easier to perform and the resistance created by the water allows you to work the muscle in depth.

Another benefit for your physical form , the abdominal strap, sometimes difficult to reach, is particularly stressed during a swimming session . And, a reinforced abdominal strap improves your posture , especially if you work all day seated and helps relieve back pain . In short, your body will thank you!

4/ MAKE YOUR HEART AND RESPIRATORY SKILLS WORK

Swimming is a so -called “ cardio ” sport . And, like all cardio sports , it will allow you to maintain this muscle that is your heart . Like all muscles , the more you train your heart , the better it works. It is estimated that one hour of swimming at medium speed practiced at least 3 times a week improves the performance of the heart by 12% … impressive!

Swimming also has a positive effect on respiratory function . It must be said that in swimming , breathingis essential in swimming technique : knowing when to breathe and how. This control, obtained over swimming sessions , will increase lung capacity but also improve the supply of oxygen to the muscles during exercise.

Finally, know that the practice of a cardio activity gives the feeling of having more energy throughout the day. Do you feel a little tired all of a sudden? So head to the pool to regain your form and energy!