Be it any season, a lot of us love to swim. Be it an indoor pool or an outdoor one for summers; this activity makes for a great workout too. More than anything, it is one of the best ways to unwind after a tiring day at work. But, little do we know that swimming can also be done as a therapy for mind and body benefits.
Swimming as therapy has a lot of advantages. People usually take this as a very result-oriented sport when it comes to losing weight and body toning. But swimming or swimming therapy has a lot of other benefits as well. It not only works towards healthy physical wellbeing, but slightly mental wellness also comes under its concern. Swimming increases flexibility, strength and also takes care of releasing the stress on joints. This happens because when a person is swimming, all the force generated due to the bodyweight is being cancelled by the buoyant force of the water. Hence, the person feels weightless and relaxed.
Let us dig into the health benefits of swimming therapy:
Heart rate
Whenever a person is undergoing any physical sport or extensive physical activity, more oxygen is required by the body. About this, the heart rate increases drastically. Similar conditions are also noticed when a person is swimming. Except for the fact that though the heart rate is up, the heart still feels relaxed. The reason behind this is our body feels weightless, whenever we are in the water. Therefore the heart feels elated, too.
Also read:How to Maintain a Steady Heart Rate
Enhanced flexibility
Swimming is something humans were initially not blessed with. We have acquired the art of swimming by observing water animals and mimicking their movements. No doubt that most of the animals residing in water have highly flexible muscles. This principle is applicable in the case of humans too. By practising swimming therapy, people can make their body and muscles highly flexible. It also works towards getting a toned body.
Equivalent to a cardio session
Swimming indulges all the body parts of a person. Every muscle is in movement. This also signifies the fact that swimming can provide you with better results if practised religiously as compared to a cardio session. Apart from being so healthy physically, it has aesthetic benefits also. Who isn't fond of playing with these blue aqua droplets.
Also read:3 best cardio exercises that you can do at home
Below mentioned are some pool exercises for weight loss:
Works on coordination
When a person is swimming, apart from all the muscles, even all the nerves are into action. The reason being here is that swimming requires coordination. People who swim regularly are strengthening their coordination and control system. Further, swimming also helps in maintaining the balance of the body.
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