This summer you’ll want to find the closest body of water, not just because it will be refreshing in the humid air, but because swimming is the ideal workout for the elderly. Swimming presents little risk of injury and is low impact while still working out all of the muscle groups in your body.
Here are just a few health benefits swimming offers to seniors:
Improves heart
Swim your heart to good health this summer! Swimming improves your cardiovascular health and endurance and makes your heart stronger and larger. If you aren’t a fan of doing laps in the pool, no need to fret. Try walking or running in the water or perhaps give water aerobics a shot.
Easy on joints
If you suffer from joint pain and discomfort, swimming will be the perfect exercise because it’s easy on joints and isn’t weight-bearing. Swimming also helps keep pressure off of your hips, knees and spine.
Improves muscle strength
When you swim, the water acts as resistance that your muscles have to overcome, so every time you get in the water you are putting every muscle group to work. The more you swim, the more you will notice your muscles toning and strengthening.
This summer, grab some friends or go in a pool with your grandchildren and swim as much as you can because there are endless benefits that swimming has on your body and health. Just don’t forget to protect yourself from the sun! For more fitness tips, read BEK Exercises blog. Happy summer!
