Recreational swimming can provide you with a low-impact workout and it’s also a good way to relax and feel good. Common swimming styles in recreational swimming are breaststroke, backstroke, side stroke and freestyle.

Swimming is a good all-round fitness activity because it:

• keeps your heart rate up, but takes some of the impact stress off your body.
• builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness.
• helps maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs.
• tones muscles and builds strength.
• improves coordination, balance and posture.

Other than the “fitness benefits” swimming also has many other benefits including:

• being a relaxing and peaceful form of exercise
• alleviating stress
• providing a pleasant way to cool down on a hot day

Swimming is a great recreational activity for people of all ages. So please, come along and enjouy our water.