Swimming is a comprehensive full-body workout that works all major muscle groups. Building and strengthening muscles, especially your core, legs, and upper body, improves posture and increases stability and flexibility, which will significantly decrease the risk of falls and related injuries as well as help reduce back pain or stiffness.

Swimming can help a person manage or lose weight, build strength, and improve breathing control. The benefits of swimming may also extend to mental health.

Swimming has many other benefits including: being a relaxing and peaceful form of exercise alleviating stress improving coordination, balance and posture improving flexibility providing good low-impact therapy for some injuries and conditions providing a pleasant way to cool down on a hot day