Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.
A large body of research has confirmed exercise and specially swimming can improve our mental state and put us in a better mood.
Unfortunately, daily busyness of life, specially spending long hours working from home post COVID-19, has resulted into a drop in physical activity level of people. But, there is no question over regular daily activity is needed to stay healthy in our minds.
Swimming is an all-body work out.
When you swim, the major muscle groups are working simultaneously and like other endurance exercises like running, it is a good way to exercise lungs and heart as well as muscles.
Although swimming is an aerobic activity, swimming is unique in so many different ways to other exercise.
Aerobic exercises like running, cycling, walking and dancing are all good for mental health.
But, swimming is like dance, so, it’s more than just moving your arms and legs to increase your heart rate. Swimming is very therapeutic regardless of age.
Science tells us that being in and around water in general makes up happier and more creative. If you are swimmer and reading this, I have no doubt that you must agree how relaxed you feel after every swimming session compared to other activities like cycling or running.
A very common feedback from parents over the years that I have heard is about how clam and relaxed children are after their swimming lessons with us.
Science has much to say about why we feel so relaxed and positive after swimming, although more research is always needed. Studies have shown swimming reduces anxiety and depression.
Nonetheless, every swimming experts would tell you that water and swimming, either in the pool or in the sea, are indeed very beneficial for the mind, regardless of the age.
Keep Swimming For the Sake of Your Mental Health
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This article was written and published on 23/02/2024 by Marjan Moosavi. For any enquiries, please email:info@bluewaveswim.co.uk or go to contact page.
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