Taking a swim in fiberglass in-ground pools in Missouri is good for your mind, body, and soul. Unlike many of the other cardio exercises—such as running or biking—swimming works your entire body from head to toe so you can burn significant calories. Even better, you don’t have to be an Olympic swimmer to see results. Some of the benefits you can enjoy when regularly swimming in a fiberglass pool include:
Get Into Shape – If you are swimming at a moderate pace for about an hour, you can start to really burn away calories. Swimming at a more vigorous pace? Then expect to say goodbye to even more calories. An hour-long swim in your pool every day works out your entire body and tones your muscles while helping you to build your strength and endurance.
Lose Weight – You can enjoy the benefits of swimming at any time of the day or night, but if your goal is to lose weight, you might want to consider a morning swim before breakfast. Why? Because your carbohydrate stores have been depleted overnight, which means your body is more likely to raid your fat stores for fuel. This means you burn more calories during your AM swim while also waking up your body’s metabolism. Not too shabby if you want to stop being flabby!
Better Sleep at Night – In a 2010 study, scientists found that those who perform regular aerobic exercise were able to sleep better and longer—even if they suffered from a chronic sleep disorder. With just 30 minutes of aerobic exercise a day, you might notice an improvement when it comes to bedtime.
Good for Your Back – Dealing with back issues? Take some of the pressure off with a nice swim. Swimming is a low-impact, horizontal workout that counterbalances any time you spend sitting behind your desk or behind a steering wheel. And, unlike running or bike riding, there is no hard impact on your back.
Reduce Stress Levels – Regular exercise is a great way to release stress-relieving endorphins. Swimming takes this a little bit further when it comes to relieving stress. How? Because aquatic physical activities are less impactful on the body and help alleviate many of the painful symptoms and conditions caused by chronic stress.
