WATER WELLNESS
Whether in a private or public pool, the emphasis is very much on having fun and gaining water confidence. The actual business of learning to swim is usually left until the age of three when lessons, without the parent present, begin in earnest.
The general message is don’t give up, even when your child is an accomplished swimmer. In an age when too many health reports are warning that children are becoming couch potatoes and not getting enough exercise – swimming is an activity to be encouraged.
Why your family will benefit from swimming With a home pool your child will become a natural to swimming and the water. Children can start swimming from a very early age. You might want to wait until their vaccinations are out of the way to put them in the water but it’s a good idea to acclimatise them to the environment. Check out trainer pools (they’re warmer) and special parent and baby sessions at your local baths. Ask if the teacher has Amateur Swimming Association Parent and Child Water Activity qualifications. Ensure that swimming is incorporated into your family schedule – so that children regard it as a fun activity that you can all participate in together. Swimming is one of the few sports that you can all enjoy as a family regardless of ability.
Why should you have a pool of your own? • Swimming is a great form of exercise. • It provides the best cardio workout and uses a wide range of muscles in the body. A pool in your home and garden makes taking exercise easy and will give you the motivation to stay fit.
• Children can be taught quickly to be confident and safe in the water.
• It is a great idea to get children to learn to swim as early as possible and you can complement the lessons they get by giving them the opportunity to practice their skills regularly in your own swimming pool.
Hot tubs offer hydrotherapy benefits If a swimming pool is not for you and you’d prefer to invest in a hot tub then the health benefits are now both accepted and understood. Hot tubs and spas deliver a triple health benefit with a hydrotherapy blend of heat, buoyancy and massage.
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On one level, the hot tub effect
relieves stresses and strains from everyday living – tiredness, headaches and muscular tension. However, the benefits of
hydrotherapy go much deeper than that. Studies now show that improvement in mood, productivity and mental health is a significant benefit. Bathing in hot water combined with air and water massage causes blood vessels to dilate, improving circulation, cardiac output and purification of toxins in the body. The soothing warmth and buoyancy of
water in a hot tub makes it a safe and ideal environment for relieving arthritis pain. More recent research shows that the muscle relaxing and joint loosening benefits of hot tubs help those with depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, scoliosis and bursitis. Overall, hydrotherapy studies have shown that the health benefits of immersion in warm water with massage jet action include the relaxation of muscles, lowering of blood pressure, loosening of arthritis joints, as well as help with the control of blood sugar and body weight.
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