Educating and motivating children to swim has substantial health and wellness benefits. Giving children access
to year long swimming pools under supervision also helps encourage an active lifestyle. A controlled swimming
environment helps facilitate confidence and motivation as they build strength and endurance and is something
they can enjoy for the rest of their lives. Furthermore, very few injuries are sustained in the pool compared to
other sports.
Greater Physical Health And Wellness
Swimming is an outstanding cardio exercise that strengthens heart as well as lung capacity, raises endurance as
well as improve balance and body control. Swimming in warm water temperatures can improve blood circulation
as well as increase flexibility and promote greater muscle relaxation. On top of that, swimming is a great way to
curb childhood obesity by exercising all the muscles of the body simultaneously. Government statistics suggest
that approximately 17% of children aged 2-19 are obese. Childhood obesity can substantially increase the risks
of other illnesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes, breathing problems, as well as social problems such as
discrimination and low self-esteem. Besides the strength building and cardiovascular benefits, swimming helps
relax the body, is a mood booster, and can increase daily energy as well as reduce stress.
Safety And Prevention
According to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is a leading cause of accidental death
with one out of five being children 14 years old or younger. By showing your child how to swim, parents can
provide their children with not just a useful skill but something that can considerably lower the threat of an
emergency situation if they fall into a pool or other body of water. Letting your children overcome potential fears
and learn to become comfortable in water in a controlled, supervised environment is a great way to improve their
chances of safety and wellbeing.
Increase Brain Power
According to research done by the Griffith University, a study testing a group of 180 children found that those
who participated in early years swimming achieve developmental milestones faster and also performed better in
visual-motor skills and mathematically related tasks. According to Dr. Shalom Drimer, swimming helps stimulate
and develop the cerebellum which is responsible for motor control and language skills. Having your children
learn to swim can not only help with physical development but also potentially improve reading and writing skills
as well.
This guest post is written by Ray Chang from Fitmax iPool exercise home swimming pools and is for
informational purposes only
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