What are the benefits of swimming

Summer is the best season for swimming, not only can people stay cool and refreshing in the water, there are many benefits, this article will give you a detailed introduction to swimming what are the benefits.

Swimming enhances cardiovascular function

When swimming, the human skin receives cold stimulation, skin vascular contraction, a large amount of blood is driven into the viscera and deep tissue, which is the visceral organs vascular expansion, a moment later, the skin vascular expansion, a large amount of blood flow from the viscera to the body surface, skin vessels so a contraction, so that the whole body's blood vessels get exercise, unconsciously do a set of "vascular gymnastics ". Long-term adherence to exercise can enhance the elasticity of the blood vessel wall, and promote blood circulation.

Swimming to improve respiratory function

Because the human body in the water to withstand the pressure of the water, but also to overcome the body forward when the water resistance, breathing is much more difficult than on land. Regular swimming will be able to promote the development of respiratory muscles, lung capacity increases, thereby improving respiratory function.

Swimming enhances the coordination of the body

Swimming is a sport that emphasizes perfect coordination of limbs, and infants aged 1 to 2 years old often swim to enhance limb coordination, which is conducive to the development of physical beauty. Adults swimming can effectively enhance the coordination of limbs.

Swimming beautifies the body line

Swimming water pressure has a massage effect on the body, and the force is very uniform, and the fluidity of the water makes people feel very relaxed and stretchy, so that the development of the body is more proportional and coordinated, and the muscle line is more smooth. In addition, swimming compared with ground sports, can avoid the impact of the body hitting the ground on the bones, so that the joints are not deformed and the leg lines are straighter.

Swimming strengthens the immune system

Swimming water temperature will stimulate the human skin, the nervous system and therefore reflect, regular exercise can enhance the regulatory function of the nervous system, accelerate the body's metabolism, the body's ability to adapt to the environment is also enhanced, less susceptible to disease, immunity is also improved. Among them, winter swimming is the best exercise for the body's ability to resist cold.

Pregnant women have many benefits of swimming

Swimming is a more suitable exercise for pregnant women, because the water exercise is less shocking to the body of pregnant women, and through swimming exercise can make pregnant women abdominal muscles to be strengthened, very beneficial to the future delivery. However, pregnant women should have a medical checkup and consult their doctor before swimming; in addition, choosing a clean swimming pool and being accompanied by someone are also necessary conditions for pregnant women to swim.