physical fitness

1. SWIMMING

2. • Is an individual or team sport that requires the use of one’s arms and leg to
move the body through

3. Swimming for Recreation
• Is a great recreational activity for people of all ages.
• Can provide you with low-impact workout and it’s also a good way to relax
and feel good.

4. Common Swimming Styles in Recreational
Swimming :
• Breaststroke
• Backstroke
• Sidestroke
• Freestyle

5. Competitive Swimming
• Some people who enjoy swimming want to take it to a competitive level
.

6. Health Benefits of Swimming :
• Keeps your heart rate up
• Builds endurance
• Maintain healthy weight
• Tones Muscles
• Provides an all-over body workout

7. Other Benefits of Swimming :
• Being relaxing and peaceful form of exercise
• Alleviating stress
• Improving flexibility
• Improving coordination
• Providing good low-impact quality

8. Some General Tips of Swimming :
• Choose a safe environment
• Warm up and stretch your muscles and joints before entering the water
• Have plenty of fluids on hand and drink regularly
• Don’t overdo it if your just starting up
• See you doctor if you haven’t exercised for a long time

9. Things to take to your first adult swimming
lesson :
• Swimwear- this may be a swimming costume, trunks, shorts, t-shirts and or
leggings.
• Towel or Robe- a towel is essential for drying off after your swim.
• Swimming Cap – are particularly useful for those with longer hair, as they
not only keep the hair out of the face, but also will reduce “drag” so make
swimming a bit easier.
• Goggles- Although not essential, wearing swimming goggles is highly
recommended by swimming teachers for adult learners

10. • Hair Brush- for those with longer hair, bringing hair clips and clip bands is
an idea if you are planning to swim without a cap.
• Water Bottle- when you swim it is important to keep you hydrated
• Snack after the Lesson- this will help you replace energy brunt during the
lesson