Ladies, are you looking for a way to change up your workout routine this summer? Instead of opting for the latest fad workout, try swimming! Many women don’t realize how beneficial it is to their physical and mental health. We’re sharing five reasons why swimming should be at the top of your list when deciding how to exercise.

1. Low Impact

If experience pain during and after high-impact cardio workouts or running, swimming can help eliminate some of that discomfort. Because water naturally holds you up, there’s much less impact on hips, ankles, and knees, unlike running. For this reason, swimming is less likely to cause injury than other workouts. You’ll also be able to keep your heart rate up without stressing your body, building stamina.

2. Pregnancy Approved

It’s always a good idea to check with your GP about the best exercise routine for you during pregnancy. However, swimming is safe for most pregnant women as the water supports you and your bump, relieving stress on your body. It can also help reduce swelling in the ankles and feet, increasing circulation.

3. A Whole Body Workout

For those looking for a whole-body resistance workout, it doesn’t get any better than swimming. The best part is that different strokes can tone and work different areas of the body. Here are a few to consider learning for best results.

• Breaststroke
  • The ultimate full-body workout, the breaststroke strengthens the upper body, back, and chest. It can also tone lower legs and thigh given its more complex leg movements compared to other strokes.
• Front Crawl
  • One of the easiest strokes, the front crawl tones most of the upper body including the deltoids, side of the back, triceps, and biceps muscle in the arms.
• Backstroke
  • If you want to improve your posture, the backstroke can certainly help you do it. It’s a wonderful exercise for opening up your chest and back. It can also help sculpt your lower back and thighs.
• Butterfly
  • The butterfly is a go-to when looking to burn the maximum amount of calories. It strengthens the shoulder, deltoids, chest, legs, and core. It’s the ultimate full-body workout.

4. Improve Quality of Sleep

It’s been proven that cardio exercise improves sleep quality and duration. Sticking with a regular swimming schedule will help you get the much-needed sleep you want while improving your overall mood. It doesn’t get any better than that!

5. Reduce Stress

We all could use a little help reducing stress in our lives. Swimming reduces stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline while creating feel-good endorphins. It’s a natural mood lifter!

Now that you know all the amazing ways swimming can improve your physical and emotional health, set up a routine and give it a try! You’ll be feeling strong and confident in no time at all!

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