Swimming

Swimming is known for its low impact total body workout and benefits. It is great to have a swimming session before a massage treatment. It is best to stretch to get the blood flowing again and to avoid lactic acid build-up. After a swim, make sure to stretch properly. A post swim massage would be very beneficial for muscle and mental recovery. Swimming post or pre massage helps the body gets relaxed with nerves & tissues to open & absorb oxygen to the fullest. The soothes the body, helps release toxins and burn calories. Common swimming styles in recreational swimming are breaststroke, backstroke, side stroke and freestyle.

Swimming is a good all-round activity because it:

keeps your heart rate up but takes most of the stress off your body
builds endurance, muscle strength & cardiovascular fitness
helps maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs
tones muscles and builds strength
Provides whole body workout, as nearly all muscles are used during swimming.
most relaxing & peaceful form of exercise
alleviating stress
improving coordination, balance & posture
improving flexibility
providing good low-impact therapy for injuries & health conditions

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