SWIMMING for fitness

Swimming is an excellent low-impact form of exercise. Being non weight bearing it doesn't strain joints through supporting your body weight and movements throughout exercise.

It can greatly improve fitness, strength and stamina and is a good total body work out.

Each different stroke will exercise different muscle groups.

Lane Swimming is a particularly popular form of keeping fit, with many people swimming regular sessions to improve their health and fitness.

Swimming sessions could involve swimming a certain number of lengths (rotating which swimming stroke is used) or more sophisticated sessions which include interval training and periods of intense activity followed by a recovery.

Swimming helps with breathing and will strengthen your cardiovascular system.