Swimming combines muscle and cardiovascular workout, making it the best activity to get an entire body workout at the same time.
Here are 5 reasons why swimming is better for you than the gym:
1. Safe for injuries and other bone conditions
Swimming is safe for people who have injuries, arthritis and other disabilities. It also provides pain relief, reduces stiffness and supports recovery for those who have injuries.
2. Safe for asthmatics
Swimming involves breathing exercises that require holding one’s breath. These are great practices for boosting lung capacity and gaining control over breathing.
3. Burns calories
One tends to burn more calories while sleeping.
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4. Improves your sleep
Swimming offers relief from sleep disorders like insomnia, compared to cycling, walking and stairmaster.
Expecting mothers who swim in the early trimesters have a reduced risk of going into preterm labour and sustaining congenital defects.
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