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Low Impact Fitness in a Swim Spa

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Whether you are new to exercise, trying to start for the first time in a long time, or need easier fitness options due to mobility restrictions or age- low-impact fitness in a swim spa is a great place to start. Swimming is inherently low-impact due to the buoyancy of water.

Advantages of Swimming for a Wide Range of People

  • It's Joint-friendly: Water reduces stress on joints, making it ideal for people with arthritis, osteoporosis, or joint injuries.

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  • It's Gentle on the Body: Unlike high-impact exercises like running or jumping, swimming minimises the risk of injuries. The benefit of a swim spa is that you can static run and jump (hop really) in them, and they will be low-impact!

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  • It's a Whole Body Workout: Swimming engages all muscle groups. Utilise arms, legs, core, and back muscles over a variety of swim strokes which provides a comprehensive workout.

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How Does Regular Swimming Improve Wellbeing?

  • Swimming Increases Strength and Endurance: By building muscle tone and stamina. A half hour swim (front crawl) burns almost triple the calories of doing a walk in the same time.

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  • Swimming Enhances Cardiovascular Health: Elevates heart rate, improves breathing efficiency by increasing lung capacity, and regulates blood circulation.

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  • Swimming Can Improve Mental Health: The rhythmic movements can be calming and stress-relieving. Regular exercise can help alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.

What Therapeutic Benefits Does Swimming Have?

  • The warmth, gentle resistance, and buoyancy of water all work together to relieve pressure and soothe aching muscles and joints.

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  • Swimming helps maintain or improve flexibility and range of motion, improving overall mobility. This helps with balance and stability in folks of older age. 

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  • Swimming is an easy and pleasurable entry cardio method which alleviates the mental pressure of “needing to” exercise. The convenience of a swim spa also helps lighten the mental load of exercising; it's not too cold and it's easy to access.
     

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Accessible Aquatic Fun: Swim Spas for All Abilities

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  • All Fitness Levels: Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swimmer, you can adjust the intensity to match your abilities.

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  • All-Season Swimming: Swim spas let you swim, train, and relax at any outside temperature or weather condition. Except for thunder and lightning, we stay away from water when that happens!

Choose A Hydropool Swim Spa For Low Impact Fitness

In conclusion, swimming is a versatile and effective exercise that caters to a broad spectrum of individuals. Its low-impact nature, combined with its numerous physical and mental health benefits, make it an excellent choice for people seeking a gentle yet rewarding workout. Choose a self-cleaning Hydropool swim spa for the benefits above with the added advantage of ease of maintenance plus low energy costs. 

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