{"id":3235,"date":"2020-09-24T15:54:06","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T15:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flexiseq.com\/?p=3235"},"modified":"2024-10-26T15:56:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-26T15:56:14","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-swimming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flexiseq.com\/blogs\/live-better-guides\/a-beginners-guide-to-swimming\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginners Guide To Swimming"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We know that exercise can be the last thing you want to do when you\u2019re dealing with painful joints, but did you know that exercise can actually help reduce pain in the long run? Strengthening your muscles, improving balance and getting fitter can do wonders for your physical health and it can reduce the pain from arthritis. That being said, low impact activities which are gentle on the joints can be especially beneficial because you still reap the benefits of exercise without any pressure.<\/p>

Did you know that around 90% of your body weight is supported by water when you swim? This almost weightless environment allows you to exercise without putting excess pressure on your joints, which can help you work out without the discomfort and pain you may experience with some more fuller impact activities.<\/p>

Because swimming is low impact it\u2019s an excellent activity for people with low mobility or joint pain. Swimming gives you a full body workout and combines strength training with aerobic activity to increase muscle strength and get your heart pumping.<\/p>

But what if you\u2019re not a confident swimmer – or if you never learned to swim at all? It\u2019s never too late to learn, so read on for our tips!<\/p>

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It\u2019s autumn in the U.K., so even if you\u2019re lucky enough to live by the sea chances are you\u2019re not going to be taking a dip for at least eight months! Not to worry, because there are loads of swimming pools all over the country which you can use for a small fee. Many gyms will have a pool with different sessions throughout the day.<\/p>

If you fancy a swim, just look for the \u2018general swim\u2019 or \u2018adult swim\u2019 sessions on the pool timetable. You can usually just turn up and pay when you get there, but check the website information as there may be special measures in place during the pandemic. Some pools also offer women only sessions and there may also be senior sessions for the over 60s.

Enjoy a more social swimming experience? There are a lot of adult swim clubs and aerobic water classes which you can join. Water aerobics is a great way to get the most out of a fun, social group exercise session while still protecting your joints by staying in a weightless environment. You can even do aqua running, which takes up to 50%<\/a> of the weight off your joints so you can get moving easily. Take a look to see what your local leisure centre has to offer.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

What If I Can\u2019t Swim?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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It\u2019s never too late to learn! Many swimming pools offer adult lessons for complete beginners, so you can learn how to swim from an experienced, licensed teacher even if you\u2019ve never swum a stroke in your life.<\/p>

Many people learn to swim in later life for a variety of reasons, so you\u2019ll be in good company. The swimming pool will usually have a range of noodles, boards and other accessories which can help you learn to swim by keeping you afloat as you kick.<\/p>

What if you can swim a bit but you\u2019re not confident enough to go to the pool by yourself? Many leisure centres offer a variety of lessons for different levels and they will also cater to different levels within the same class, so just talk to your teacher about what you want to achieve from the class.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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What do you need before you get in the pool? You may not require everything on this list, but they can help you get your bearings in the pool and help you feel confident in the water.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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