Swimming improve breathing capacity

Above about benefit of swimming.

Swimming is known to have many benefits for overall health and fitness. Swimming can be an all season exercise and can keep you in a fit and healthy state.

Swimming can be a hobby and fun activity where you can have a good enjoyable time in the pool. It can be a mode of recreation and also a medium for achieving fitness. Going for a swim everyday in the evening or early in the morning can help you to feel fresh, rejuvenated and energetic.

Swimming can be a good exercise for weight loss. Due to the pressure exerted on the thigh muscles and abdomen (due to the kicking movements to keep yourself afloat), you can lose weight more easily in the stomach and thigh region. It helps in trimming the waist and getting a lean shape.

Swimming also is a complete exercise package as it exercises nearly every part of the body; for example, thighs, knees, hands, shoulders, wrists, neck, stomach.

The rotation of neck creates flexibility and avoids stiffness or rigidity in the neck region. It also exercises the back and helps in developing flexibility and strength.

Swimming improves the breathing capacity and circulation of oxygen due to the increased activity of the lungs. It is also known to strengthen the muscles of the heart.

Swimming can be practiced by people who have developed knee problem or have suffered leg injury. This is because swimming does not create a lot of pressure or jolting movements in the joints like other exercises or sports (jogging, aerobics, tennis, cricket etc).

It also offers the benefits of water therapy by easing tension, stress, exhaustion, tiredness and fatigue. The contact with water refreshes the body and mind, and creates a relaxed and calm feeling.

People who have poor appetite will benefit out of swimming as it builds appetite or need for food intake.