Swimming
Swimming encompasses a wide range of activity including, fun sessions, aquafit, water circuits, synchro, water polo, as well as swimming lessons and length swimming. It is an activity which takes place in the medium of water, which due to its weight bearing properties, is an ideal medium due to there being no stress on the joints, making it accessible for people for whom other forms of physical activity are difficult i.e. those with mobility problems or those who want low impact exercise. Swimming is an excellent activity for all round fitness, getting the heart rate pumping and toning your entire body. Being able to swim also opens up a wide variety of opportunities to get involved in other activities such as triathlons, jet skiing, wakeboarding, to name a few.
Masters swimming is swimming for adults. It encompasses the whole range of ability from casual fitness swimming to highly organised competitive swimming. To qualify as a 'masters' swimmer one needs to be over 25 years of age.
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For more information go to: http://
www.britishswimming.org
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