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Benefits of Swimming

Being active can help you live longer and feel better. It can improve your mood and help you sleep better. It can help you manage your weight and improve your balance.

Surveys have shown the activity that most people want to take part in is in fact swimming as they feel that it is the best type of exercise as 30 minutes of steady paced lane swimming burns over 200 calories, which is equal to over 400 an hour.

Surely I will find the exercise too exhausting?
 

NO, pain is the body’s way of telling you that you are overdoing it. In fact, we insist that you follow our safety guidelines.

Please remember – the ultimate responsibility for your health lies with you. Only you know how you are feeling so be sure to stick to these guidelines.