Most swim schools offer adult classes for all levels of swimming ability from beginners to race swimmers. In light of the many health benefits afforded by swimming, and the fact that it is a sport that caters for all ages and all abilities all-year round, adults might be well served to ask themselves why it is that swimming does not form a part of their normal exercise routine – is it pride perhaps? Adult swimming classes/squads are designed to develop confidence and stroke technique, and to improve fitness. The maxim “It is never too late to start” applies perfectly to swimming For many people however, swimming is not an activity that they carry into later life, and indeed, as time passes many lose confidence and belief in their swimming ability. With many parents of recent times demonstrating a commitment to having their children learn to swim at a young age, it begs the question how it has come to pass that the parents themselves are weak or even non-swimmers? While, like many, I learned to swim before I was 5 years of age, I count myself fortunate that I have had the opportunity to spend regular time in the aquatic environment ever since. I was astonished to observe that of the six parents in the class only one was able to perform the exercise effectively, with three of the remaining five parents appearing uncomfortable and awkward going underwater and in their recovery, and the other two struggling to complete the exercise at all. In the course of teaching a babies’ class earlier this week, I demonstrated a new activity that required both parent and child to submerge and swim underwater together for 3 seconds. Parents should consider jumping in for their own health and fitness, as well as an opportunity to enjoy the water with their kids.
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The benefits of swimming can be enjoyed by adults as well as children.