Take a recreational trip just about anywhere, and chances are you ll end up near some type of water.
Swimming is a natural activity for both fun and cooling off.
From a fitness standpoint, swimming has both physical and mental benefits. And whereas some people with physical limitations cannot perform land exercise, water exercise offers a perfect fitness fit. The degree to which swimming contributes to fitness is a matter of some controversy among fitness experts. Some believe that you never work up enough of a sweat during swimming to burn calories. However, there are many different approaches to swimming and water exercise, be it lap swimming or water aerobics, that can benefit your heart, lungs and muscles.