Did you know there are many benefits to swimming? Bucknell University lists 9 physical benefits:
- Improved flexibility
- Increased endurance
- Muscular balance
- Heart strength
- Improved physique
- Increased circulation
- Rehabilitates muscle
- Improves ease of weight management
- Low impact on weight bearing joints
All these are important, but for your children swimming is just plain fun. What are some reasons to get your kids in the water and create a healthy habit for life?
Safe from the start
Helping your child overcome their natural fear of water comes from a safe and stress-free introduction to swimming. Seeking out your local Red Cross approved swimming program will give you an age appropriate entry point. From babies to adults, there are first timer programs that will ease their way into swimming, by developing proper techniques and safety consciousness. Their ability to react calmly to situations in the water, because of good basic safety skills, could save their life or the lives of others. [Read more…] about The Benefits of Swimming: You and Your Child Should Get Along “Swimmingly”
Originally posted on September 26, 2016 @ 2:28 pm