Swimming is a sport that anyone can do! It can be an intense, highly competitive racing experience, or it can be a fun and easy way to get in shape with your friends.  The best thing about this sport is that there is absolutely no pressure for beginners.  You don’t even need to know how to swim when you start!

Personal Benefits

Swimming is not only an easy way to get in shape, but it also has personal benefits.  Whether on a team or swimming at your local pool, you will always meet new people.  Moreover, if you join a team, you get to enjoy the team experience, like bonding in your shared experiences after a hard workout, cheering for new friends when they go to swim meets (competitions), and, best of all, hanging out with your new friends.

Health Benefits                                                               

There are also numerous health benefits when doing this sport. It works your heart and builds cardiovascular health. Since it involves both your arms and your legs, it works all parts of your body, something few other sports do without cross training. It also strengthens abdominal and “core” muscles, which results in better posture and allows different muscles to be worked harder.  The best part is, you get your daily requirement of Vitamin D, a.k.a., a really nice tan.