Swimming is a fun activity and it provides a multitude of mental and physical benefits. Adults who engage in swimming are healthier and happier than people who live a sedentary life. Swimming may prolong life. According to research, swimmers have lower mortality rates than runners, walkers and those with sedentary lifestyles. A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk for developing life threatening health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. So, what can senior and younger swimmers can gain mentally from swimming?Friday, September 13, 2013
Psychological benefits of swimming
Swimming is a fun activity and it provides a multitude of mental and physical benefits. Adults who engage in swimming are healthier and happier than people who live a sedentary life. Swimming may prolong life. According to research, swimmers have lower mortality rates than runners, walkers and those with sedentary lifestyles. A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk for developing life threatening health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. So, what can senior and younger swimmers can gain mentally from swimming?
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