Mentioned are some of the mental health benefits of swimming.
4. Relieves stress
A survey was done by researchers on a group of swimmers immediately before and after swimming at a New Taipei City of Taiwan. This is done to measure how beneficial swimming is in managing stress.
The results of the survey were quite interesting. Out of the 101 people surveyed, 44 reported mild depression and feelings of stress due to a fast-paced life. However, after swimming, the number of people feeling stressed decreased to just 8.
While more research work needs to be done in this direction, swimming does have the potential to revitalize your mind. Like all exercises, swimming releases endorphins in your brain. These are those hormones that make you feel good and positive. Thus, swimming is bound to reduce stress.
5. Improves sleep
Insomnia is a sleeping disorder that is one of the major reasons for anxiety. Swimming can improve sleeping disorders as well. A study shows that older adults with insomnia experienced a boost in quality sleep and life after aerobic exercises like swimming.
Swimming is a much safer way to stay fit compared to other outdoor exercises. People often get injured while jogging or working out at the gym. That can make swimming a good choice to get rid of sleeping disorders like insomnia.
6. Builds a good mood
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group of researchers recently evaluated a small group of people who have dementia. The survey results have been quite inspiring. There was an improvement in the mood of that group after a 12-week swimming program. Swimming has been able to boost their mood. Thus, swimming is psychologically beneficial for those who have dementia.
7. Beneficial for Pregnant Women
Swimming is beneficial for pregnant women and their babies as well. Another study shows no adverse health effects on pregnant women while swimming in chlorinated pools. In fact, pregnant women who did swim regularly during their early to mid-pregnancy period faced a much lesser risk of congenital issues and preterm labour.
8. Beneficial for Kids
It is necessary for kids to do at least 60 minutes of aerobic exercise every day. However, swimming is simply fun for kids. Kids may not feel this to be a workout. Swimming offers a range of benefits to children. They are as follows:
- Teaches water safety
- Reduces sleep disorder (if any)
- Enhances memory and concentration
- Helps in digestion
- Good for cardiovascular health
- Builds confidence and character
- Improves digestion and many.
So, these are all the advantages of swimming as mentioned above. You can clearly see how swimming impacts our health in various ways. This activity re-energizes your complete health, both physical, mental and from inside as well. Thus it is a holistic way to develop good fitness and live longer, hale and hearty!