Just Keep Swimming

We’re not just telling you about Swimathon so you can take on a challenge and raise some money for a charity. We also want to tell you how incredible swimming is for your body and mind.

Swimming is sometimes described as ‘the perfect exercise’, because it’s a full-body workout that doesn’t put too much pressure on your joints (such as knees). Here are some of the bene ts you can get from regularly swimming...

Swimming builds strength and endurance in all your muscles.

Swimming also raises your heart rate and improves lung capacity.

Swimming is also fantastic for mental health. It can lift your mood and reduce stress levels.

The movement and stretching involved in swimming are also great for body exibility.

It’s also a great way to exercise for maintaining a healthy weight.

As well as all of that, swimming is super fun! Whether you’re swimming lengths from one end of a pool to the other or having a good splash around with friends, it’s fab.

Lesson Time

If you’re reading all this and thinking, but I don’t know how to swim, it’s never too late to learn. Find out where your local leisure centre is and ask your parents or carers about signing you up for lessons. Most do weekly children’s lessons for different abilities and some run special lessons during school holidays.

Take It To The Next Level

If you’ve completed your swimming lessons and you’re looking to take things to the next level, why not search for a swimming club near you? These are perfect for aspiring athletes. Who knows, maybe you could be the next Rebecca Adlington or Adam Peaty?

Here are the websites you can use to search for swim clubs depending on where in the UK you live.