Why would you take your child swimming?
This is a favorite sport for many people, and why wouldn’t it be?
In addition to the multitude of health benefits, it also improves the physical appearance.
It is a physical activity that can be practiced in any season and at any age.
Swimming therapy
For therapeutic purposes, swimming provides:
- neuromotor and osteoarticular reeducation
- combats conditions such as spinal deviations
- metabolic disorders (obesity)
- strengthens the joints
Swimming is by far the most widespread and effective therapeutic and corrective agent in somato-functional recovery.
The benefits of this sport are numerous, but we will list only a few of them:
- it does not force the joints, it is an activity with a low risk of accidents
- increases heart rate and stimulates circulation
- it increases the respiratory capacity and helps you to breathe efficiently
- helps burn calories and increase muscle mass
- it is a form of socialization, you have the opportunity to meet other people
Although there are several styles of swimming and it is important to execute the movements correctly, do not be discouraged if you do not know how to swim, there are specialized swimming courses for adults and children.
In time you will get to do this sport with such ease that you will wonder why you didn’t start it earlier.