10 Benefits of Swimming

Swimming is a nearly perfect exercise. Swimming is one of the sunnah of the Prophet Mohamad (SAW) exercise beside archery and horse riding. Do some stretching exercises to warm up before and after swimming. This will make your stroke smoother and more efficient and will reduce muscle pain. Do see your doctor before started to swim.

10 Benefits of Swimming are:

1. Benefits the heart, lungs and muscles, you will feel better about yourself.
2. Increases fun on other recreational activities like scuba diving, sailing, rafting, and go to the beach.
3. It does not bear the weight and no pressure on bones and joints.
4. Improve cardiovascular conditions.
5. It is an effective weight control - 1 hour of swimming is burns calories equal to 6 miles of running in 1 hour.
6. Swimming is a form of meditation that helps calm the nerves.
7. Swimming also uses most of the major muscle groups, and strengthens both upper and lower body.
8. Pregnant women can also benefit from the pool. Swimming can help them strengthen their abdominal muscles and shoulders. Abdominal muscles and shoulder areas are often subject to tax with the baby.
9. Swimming can reduce joint stiffness, high blood pressure, and discomfort associated with pregnancy.
10. Good for breast cancer patients after breast surgery is the best way to exercise all major muscle groups, and prevention of muscle atrophy often seen in patients after surgery who remain inactive for long periods. Swimming is also good because to strengthens the stomach, back and shoulders. These muscles will help post-mastectomy women to carry their weight more easily.

For the sake of our health lets go for swimming.