10 Benefits of Swimming
- Swimming can lower Blood Pressure in adults*
- Swimming trains the body to use oxygen more efficiently, this is generally reflected in decrease of both resting heart rate and resting breathing rate*
- Swimming can lead to a significant improvement of vascular function*
- Swimming can burn roughly the same amount of calories as jogging with less stress on your joints.
- Swimming has a relaxing, meditative side; it can improve your mental state by putting you in a better mood.
- Swimming is an activity that you can do for a lifetime.
- Swimming improves muscle strength and flexibility.
- Swimming uses multiple muscle groups at one time (arms, legs, core, shoulders, back).
- The resistance of water lets you workout vigorously with less chance of injury than other workouts.
- Swimming in cool water can help make it much more bearable to workout during hot summer months.
It is FUN!!!!!!
* Make sure you talk to your healthcare provider before beginning any new exercise regimen.
Submitted by Melinda Beyer, R.N 
