Dive into Pool Fitness
and Get Uplifted
It may be wintertime, but that doesn't mean taking a dip in the pool
should be ruled out.
J water can provide countlessly
health benefits as well as
being fun - and ideal for your
wellbeing!
Do it with friends and it's even
more fun! According to SPATA (Swimming
Pool and Allied Trades
Association), there are an
estimated 240,000 in-ground
and above-ground privately-
owned swimming pools in
the UK, with up to 60% being
located in Southern England.
ust 30 minutes of
swimming three times a
week alongside a balanced,
health diet and lifestyle
is one of the best ways to stay
fit and healthy and maintain a
positive mental outlook.
Both indoor and outdoor
swimming pools across the UK
are providing opportunities
for those who are looking to
get fit through water aerobics,
swimming, and other aquatic
activities.
Whether you use a public pool
or have access to a private
swimming pool, keeping fit in
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Swimming is a great recreational
activity for people of all ages.
Recreational swimming can
provide you with a low-impact
workout, and it's also a good way
to relax and feel good.
Water Fitness offers more
resistance than when exercising
(compared to exercising out
of the water) and also allows
people to do exercises that are
difficult for them to do on dry
land.
Those worried about “breaking
a sweat” should also know that
water disperses heat more
efficiently, so there is less
chance of overheating: the
water continuously cools the
body.
Swimming is one of the most
efficient ways to burn calories.
A gentle swim can burn over
200 calories in just half an
hour, more than double that of
walking.
A faster swim will help ensure
that any extra weight gained
over the Christmas and New
Year seasonal holidays and
gone quicker than if you went
running or cycling.
www.spata.co.uk