{"id":262,"date":"2018-11-21T14:43:37","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T19:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/?p=262"},"modified":"2023-10-16T12:10:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T16:10:25","slug":"the-top-5-health-benefits-of-swimming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/the-top-5-health-benefits-of-swimming\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Health Benefits of Swimming | SwimMirror"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/the-top-5-health-benefits-of-swimming\/#The_Top_5_Health_Benefits_of_Swimming\" >The Top 5 Health Benefits of Swimming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/the-top-5-health-benefits-of-swimming\/#Discover_the_science_of_the_top_health_benefits_of_swimming\" >Discover the science of the top health benefits of swimming!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/the-top-5-health-benefits-of-swimming\/#Benefit_1_Your_heart_beats_better\" >Benefit #1: Your heart beats better.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/the-top-5-health-benefits-of-swimming\/#Benefit_2_Your_lungs_hold_more_air\" >Benefit #2: Your lungs hold more air.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/the-top-5-health-benefits-of-swimming\/#Benefit_3_You_give_your_joints_a_break\" >Benefit #3: You give your joints a break.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/the-top-5-health-benefits-of-swimming\/#Benefit_4_Your_body_loses_more_weight\" >Benefit #4: Your body loses more weight.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/the-top-5-health-benefits-of-swimming\/#Benefit_5_Your_mood_improves\" >Benefit #5: Your mood improves.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Top_5_Health_Benefits_of_Swimming\"><\/span>The Top 5 Health Benefits of Swimming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_the_science_of_the_top_health_benefits_of_swimming\"><\/span>Discover the science of the top health benefits of swimming!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Any swimmer knows that they get a great work out during swim practice, but do you know some of the top five health benefits of swimming?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are a competitive swimmer or just looking to become a healthier person, exercise combined with <a href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/good-swim-nutrition-essential-great-swimming\/\"><strong>healthy eating<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/the-5-habits-of-highly-efficient-swimmers\/\"><strong>good habits<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0can lead to an improved mood and physical condition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But, what about swimming specifically makes it so good for you? What is happening inside your body every time you jump into the water? And why is it that, according to medical professionals, swimming is considered one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldaily.com\/4-brain-benefits-swimming-improved-blood-flow-boosts-cognitive-function-402385\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>aerobic exercises<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>you can do?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We wondered these things, too, so that\u2019s why we did the research for you. Read on to learn our top five health benefits of swimming!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefit_1_Your_heart_beats_better\"><\/span>Benefit #1: Your heart beats better.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you swim you are using your whole body, which means you are working harder than you would while running or jogging. This gets your heart rate up at a higher level. When your heart rate goes higher, you build endurance and strength in the muscle fibers of the heart. As a result, when your heart returns to a resting rate, it doesn\u2019t have to work as hard. Swimming also helps your blood sugar levels and blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefit_2_Your_lungs_hold_more_air\"><\/span>Benefit #2: Your lungs hold more air.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Did you know your lungs are a learning organ? When you swim, you hold your breath. In that moment, your lungs are forced to use the oxygen they have in them to create the energy you need as you move. When you give them less oxygen to work with, they must absorb what you already have more effectively. Many competitive swimmers train their lungs to use less oxygen. As a result, in and out of the water your lungs become more efficient, allowing you to use them longer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefit_3_You_give_your_joints_a_break\"><\/span>Benefit #3: You give your joints a break.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gravity is hard on your body. Swimming allows your body to get a break from the pressure of it. In water, your body has more buoyance, or in other words, the water is supporting your weight. This allows your joints to take a break giving them time to heal or recover if need be. For that reason, swimming is a <a href=\"http:\/\/time.com\/4688623\/swimming-pool-health-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>recommended exercise<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for people who suffer from arthritis.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefit_4_Your_body_loses_more_weight\"><\/span>Benefit #4: Your body loses more weight.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The human body is actually able to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.berkeleywellness.com\/fitness\/activ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>burn more fat<\/strong> <strong>underwater<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>than while doing a ground-based exercise like running. Your body doesn\u2019t have to worry about getting rid of heat underwater. Instead, the water naturally does this process for you, letting your body burn more energy while spending the same amount of effort. The <a href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/how-improve-your-butterfly-stroke-5-steps\/\"><strong>butterfly stroke<\/strong><\/a> can especially burn through calories!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefit_5_Your_mood_improves\"><\/span>Benefit #5: Your mood improves.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17561174\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>medical study done in 2007<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0showed that the effects of water on your body decrease your stress hormone levels, simulating an anti-depressant. This means that when you swim, your body experiences less stress and your body is able to kick start the production of dopamine, your \u201chappy chemical,\u201d again. Since swimming is also very repetitive, the rhythmic nature of swim strokes also creates a meditative effect that helps relieve tension.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to start improving your health and your swim technique?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you are new to swimming or you are competitive swimmer looking to practice your technique, SwimMirror can help you! Discover what makes<strong> SwimMirror<\/strong> the perfect pool mirror for improving your swimming technique in real-time<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0[maxbutton id=&#8221;1&#8243; ]\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Top 5 Health Benefits of Swimming Discover the science of the top health benefits of swimming! 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