The outset of April in Delhi begins with goosebumps with regard to raising mercury in the city. Almost everyone shows a declining trend towards outdoor physical activities.
At this point of time, the most recreational and beneficial exercise which comes to our rescue is swimming. Indulging in this activity not only recreates our mind, but has several attached benefits for our body. Even though you are not a great swimmer, your presence in the water, makes your soul and body replenish. The understated study reveals few of the benefits of swimming for us:
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- BURNS EXCESS CALORIES: During scorching heat of summers, burning calories while doing cardio is not an easy job. With swimming, burning calories become easier. According to a US Publication, swimming slowly for 30 minutes laps in a freestyle manner, helps in burning around 254 calories. But the number of calories burnt is also dependent on your weight, force and speed. But it is always inspiring that we can burn calories while swimming.
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- PAIN RELIEVER FOR ORTHO PATIENTS: Swimming is less hard on our joints as compared to running or cycling; as exercising in water reduces the impact on our body. People suffering from arthritis and fibromyalgia have benefited their physical condition due to aquatic exercises. Aquatic physical therapy has worked wonders for people with chronic pain symptoms.
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- IMPROVES SLEEP PATTERN: Every time you do a physical activity, you become tired and it becomes easy to sleep. But with other physical activities, tiredness follows. But people suffering from sleep disorders, have shown better sleep symptoms post swimming.
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- STRESS BUSTER: Swimming is helpful in improving your mental health. Aquatic workout is correlated to relieving stress. It helps in getting rid of your mood swings and acts as a stress buster.
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- HEALTHY HEART: A healthy heart is the key to healthy living. Few studies have proven swimming leads to reduced cholesterol levels, lowering your blood pressure levels; thus, a healthy heart. It acts like a medicine for so many physical ailments like cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.
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- HEALTHY LUNGS: People suffering from asthma and pulmonary diseases have benefited from aquatic workout. There is a saying, “Swimming helps our body in using oxygen more efficiently”. But at the same time, do take your physician advice in case of prolonged medical situation.
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- PREGNANT FEMALES: Swimming can prove beneficial for pregnant women and their babies. Swimming reduces the chances of pre term labor and congenital defects in females.
Pack your swimming bags, put on your sunscreen and HIT THE POOL AND BEAT THE SCORCHING HEAT!!!!!!!!!!
By Ms. Ruchi Mehta
Health Blogger
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