If you are a pool owner, it is always a good idea to know the advantages that come along with regular exercise in your pool. Whether you suffer from arthritis or are young and fit, swimming is an excellent way to ease bodily pains and get in shape.

Increase Strength and Build Muscle

Water is about 12 times denser than air. As you can imagine, propelling yourself through water takes more energy and more strength than propelling yourself through air, which is why swimming is essentially an all-in-one resistance exercise for all of your muscles, while still being a great cardio workout.

Improve Flexibility

Swimming asks a lot of your body. You must coordinate your limbs and movements so that everything works together. The movements swimming entails, such as broad arm strokes and kicks that engage your hips, legs and knees will loosen your joints and allow you to stretch (literally) the limits of your body.

Ease Arthritis

Because water is denser than air, it holds more of your body weight so you don’t have to. Exercising while in water eases strain on your joints, and if the pool is heated, your joints will become even more limber. The Arthritis Foundation suggests aerobic exercise that involves stretching and muscle building for those suffering from arthritis. Swimming is a perfect fit.

Give Back to your Heart

Swimming improves the quality of your muscles, including the most important – your heart. Aerobic exercise like swimming enlarges the heart muscles and helps it to become more efficient in pumping blood to all parts of your body.

Having a pool in your backyard is always an opportunity for a staycation, especially when you take advantage of Advanced Pools & Spa, Inc.’s pool service and repair professionals. Treat your body to rewarding exercise by swimming in your own private resort!