The spring sun has not yet had time to merrily shine, and thoughts about relaxing on the sea are already beginning to visit his head. So you see a white sand, gentle waves on which you bask and feel how the whole body feels unearthly bliss. And you swim along the waves without thinking about anything, just enjoy the warmth, the gentle sun and the gentle touch of water. It is unlikely that there will be many people who do not like swimming. The benefits from it are enormous for both children and adults, regardless of age. Even if it is not possible to swim in the open water, it can be successfully replaced by a pool.
You can not overestimate swimming - the benefits of it are great. This is one way to increase the flexibility of the spine, strengthen joints, build muscle, improve heart function and blood supply to the body. Moreover, all this - without exhausting workouts with profuse sweating. Perhaps swimming can be called the most comfortable type of training. This is an opportunity to increase muscle tone, and relieve fatigue, and improve mood, and get rid of depression. Moreover, given that when swimming, a person gets a load on almost all muscle groups, this sport is ideal for people who do not have free time to attend various trainings.
"Yes, what is the use of swimming, just pampering!" - Perhaps someone will exclaim and be completely wrong. When swimming, toxins are eliminated from the body, joint mobility is restored, the work of almost all internal organs, and the elasticity of the skin are improved. Water is also the best massage therapist for our body. Water treatments are indicated for people who suffer from hypertension, who have joint problems and varicose veins. After swimming, he sleeps better, and his mood improves markedly.
The benefits of swimming for the spine are also great. This is due to the fact that during swimming, small muscles are involved that extend from the spinal column. This prevents the occurrence of osteochondrosis and intervertebral hernias. In addition, the body, immersed in water, is significantly reduced in weight, which reduces the load on the spine, increase metabolism. All joints are involved in swimming, which favorably affects the work of the whole organism.
Staying in water is already positive in itself, regardless of whether it is walking on water or swimming. The benefit from active styles, of course, is greater, for example, from aqua aerobics, it increases significantly, however, any exercise in water is useful. When moving in water, breathing becomes more even and deeper, oxygen enters the bloodstream better, stretching improves. In addition, increases the flexibility of all joints and the performance of the body.
In addition to medical indications, a good effect of losing weight is achieved after training in water. The figure becomes slimmer, which is important for women who want to lose a few pounds and adjust the waist. Swimming is indicated to people after injuries, as rehabilitation therapy. In addition, training in water relieves stress and adds vitality to a person.
If it is not possible to actively engage in swimming, just walk on water, it also gives exercise to the muscles and strengthens them. You can grab the side of the pool to do exercises in the water, which will also be beneficial for the muscles of the body. You can put on a swimming belt to do exercises that simulate walking without touching the bottom of the pool.
But, of course, the most useful pastime in water is swimming. It will benefit regardless of style - whether it’s a breaststroke, butterfly stroke, crawl or backstroke. It is good to combine different styles in one swim, as this makes it possible to train the lungs and stretch different muscles of the body. In any case, swimming is the most gentle, comfortable, affordable and healthy sport for people of any age and health.