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​Health Benefits of Swimming

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Don't wait for the New Year to kick start resolutions.
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​If the dark nights are putting you off hitting the gym then why not try something new and inspiring with a fitness alternative in the swimming pool!

#01

Swimming exercises the whole body – it is appropriate for people with injuries, arthritis, asthma and safe to pregnant women. It can also help reduce cholesterol.

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#02

Swimming is a low impact workout – on your joints and the rest of your body and also helps in recovery from injury.

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#03

Swimming helps maintain a healthy weight, heart and lungs. It also tones muscles and builds strength. Unlike running and cycling, most swimming strokes work your upper body.

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#04

The four strokes of swimming create a varied workout - we can design numerous training plans to develop all of your strokes.

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#05

Swimming is an efficient way to burn calories – and the faster and longer your swim, the more calories you can burn.

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#06

Swimming has mental health benefits – boosting your mood with endorphins, managing stress and reducing anxiety with the soothing effect of the water.

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Interesting stats!

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CAL

​Number of calories
​burnt per hour during a vigorous freestyle session (Figure based on a 70 kg person)

CAL

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​Number of calories
​burnt per hour during a moderate freestyle session (Figure based on a 70 kg person)

BPM

​Heart rate zone
​(Beats Per Minute) for a 40 year old  to start burning fat while swimming moderately

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