FitSwim Wales and FitSwim Wales Junior 

 

 

 Swimming Fitness
Swimming the Only Four Star Exercise (all muscles via all strokes)
Maintains Strength: Stamina (Cardio vascular and cardio respiratory training) and suppleness

 

From Cradle to Grave
A form of exercise that can be used by all ages (from cradle to grave) and by the family

 

Health
The best form of all round exercise for long term health
Regular exercise increases life expectancy and slows down the ageing process

 

Life saving Skills
Are taught to all from young to old in order to be confident and survive in the water

 

Safe Guarded Environment
Be able to swim in a fun yet safe guarded environment, always look for a well maintained swimming pool where lifeguards are employed

 

Aquatic Discipline Preparation
Swimming is a sport which will prepare you for other aquatic disciplines which you may enjoy on holiday or as other hobbies or associated sports, these include activities such as snorkelling, waterpolo, synchronised swimming, aquafit, canoeing, diving, sub aqua diving,  windsurfing, surfing, body surfing,  sailing, rowing.

 

Psychological Benefits
Increases the feel good factor
Reduces the likelihood of depression
Increases self confidence and self esteem

 

Social
Meet and interact with new people with the same interests!

 

Weight Control
Tones Muscles
Increases metabolism
Burns excess calories for weight control

 

Injury prevention
Reduce risk of injury through swimming as you are working against water rather than a solid medium (Classified as a low impact sport)
Relieves pressure on joints

 

Rehabilitation
Swimming can be used as part of a rehabilitation programme or as part of a physiotherapy and sports injury management programme

 

Disease prevention
Decreases likelihood of diseases such as Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and other associated diseases

Swimming is also known to ease conditions such as Asthma, due to training of the respiratory muscles and pressure on the thoracic cavity.