Swimming is one physical activity that is especially beneficial to seniors. Water exercises help to get in better shape without putting stress on the body. What are the other reasons to try it?

Why choosing this activity:

  • Swimming = lowering the risk of falls

According to the study, based on about 1,700 men ages 70 and older, researchers from Australia. While swimming, you are creating your own base of support, this helps elderly people with a balance on the ground. Hereby, people feel much more confident in walking.

  • Swimming = cares about mental health

It could be a group activity, like water aerobics, and that helps to feel engaged and socialized, reduce the feeling of loneliness and improves the overall state of mind.

  • Swimming = helpful for joints

While joints could be a real problem, swimming is the best way to have activity and do not disturb problematic places. Because water makes swimming, not weight-bearing, it’s easy on joints and reduces unpleasant feelings during activity, allowing to have some quality and relaxing time. It’s training for all the muscles that keep the pressure off hips, knees, and spine.

  • Swimming = good for heart health

According to Tanaka’s research of people with the condition, swimming decreases arterial stiffness, a risk factor for heart trouble. More of his research has linked swim training with lower blood pressure.

How to start:

  • The exercise is also linked to many of the same life-extending, heart-saving, mood-lifting benefits associated with other forms of aerobic exercise.  

Swimming cares about both body and mind states.

  • Don’t forget to choose a pool with special handrails and comfortable for elderly stairs.

  • Find a place with accessible paths: avoid slippery stairs without rails

  • Check the safety and accident prevention guideline
     

Recommend it to:

  • Active seniors, who like physical activities

  • Seniors with problematic joints and high-level risk of osteoporosis

Try swimming for seniors and improve your muscle strength and body balance, find new contacts and have a great time with friends and family!