Swimming is beneficial for all ages

The benefits of swimming are numerous. Indeed, the absence of impact on the joints and back is one of the main benefits of swimming. Therefore, this sport can be adopted at any age.

What are the 3 main benefits of swimming?

Swimming:
– helps develop body and mind faster
– reduces stress, anxiety and increases well-being
– slows physical decline and improves posture

The biggest benefits of regular swimming according to a panel of parents:
For 12%, it improves weight control or weight loss.
15% have better motor reflexes.
27% improve strength and flexibility.
39% improve cardiovascular capacity.

How long should I swim to burn off 400 to 500 calories?
You have to swim for 1 hour.

What’s more, swimming reduces the risk of diabetes.

See also our 3 benefits!

Swimming actually extends life expectancy, according to 6 benefits identified by our partner Decathlon.

“(…) A study conducted by “The international journal of aquatic research and education” on 40,000 men aged between 20 and 90, revealed that swimmers reduced the risk of mortality by 50% compared to sedentary men and even compared to regular walkers and runners! (…) In addition, swimming has positive effects on many diseases: cholesterol, high blood pressure, asthma, heart disease and even diabetes.”