As a low-impact exercise, swimming can provide a multitude of health benefits. When your body is surrounded by water, you become lightweight and buoyant. In the water, it’s easier to balance and this makes it an excellent option for older people who are not as steady on their feet as they once were. Plus, the fear of falling becomes non-existent since there is no place to fall; this can build a confidence that makes the experience more enjoyable.
Slowing Down
As we age, we slow down a bit. Some people become a bit weaker, others lose balance. You start to find pains in places you never had pain before, and the whole process of growing older can make you feel depressed. Staying home becomes more frequent and this can become isolating, which never leads to anything good. The good news is: you have a choice. You can choose to give in to the ageing process and become limited in life, or you can grab the bull by the horns and do the things that your body will allow you to do. Work with your age; not against it.
Coming Back Up
Just because you can no longer run a half-marathon, or shoot 18-holes every single day (okay, maybe only once or twice a week!) doesn’t mean that you can’t get moving. Getting in the water is a wonderful way to help your muscles and bones to stay strong, get your blood flowing, and help your heart do its best job for your body. It also does wonders for the metabolism and can help with those who suffer from arthritis. Swimming can lift you up and put a bit of spring in your step, helping with depression and sadness.
If You Build It…
Now that you know how good swimming can be on your getting-older-body, let your AZ pool builders’ help you come up with a plan to make it a reality. Instead of trying to decide where to go to swim, how long it takes to drive there, or how many people will be in the pool with you, decide what type of pool you want our AZ Pool builders to create for you.
Imagine waking up and simply walking to your backyard to take a swim. Bonus feature: a pool is an excellent way to ensure that you’ll receive more visits from the grandkids! Investing in your own swimming pool is a great way to reap the benefits of all that water has to offer. Exercise, fun, even relaxation. Remember; there’s No Limit to what we can create for you.
