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Health and Wellbeing Benefits of Swimming report

To accompany the Health and Wellbeing Benefits of Swimming report, a set of infographics were created to clearly show the benefits of swimming. Click the gallery below to view and … See more

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Swimming improves mental health How swimming eases the mind

WEBHow swimming can improve mental health. Being active has a positive impact on mental health including: improving mood, increasing self-esteem, lowers the risk of depression, …

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Benefits of Swimming 8 reasons you should be in the pool

WEBSwimming regularly can lower stress levels, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve your sleep patterns. Feeling the mental benefits of swimming takes just a light swim. No …

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Tips to support swimmers who experience mental health problems

WEBEncourage them to attend with someone they trust to help them get started. Swimming pools should allow them to attend with a friend or support worker for the first …

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How swimming can prevent heart disease

WEBSo, now we know the issue behind CVD, this is how swimming can prevent heart disease. Swimming for half an hour a minimum of three times a week can significantly lower …

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New Swim England fact sheet on swimming as part of Covid-19 …

WEB14 June 2021. Swim England have released a new health fact sheet which focuses on the benefits of swimming as part of Covid-19 recovery. The resource is titled ‘Swimming …

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Swim England releases fact sheets on mental health and diabetes

WEBSwim England releases new fact sheets on mental health, diabetes and skin conditions. 27 September 2019. Swim England has increased its range of health fact …

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Value of Swimming Research into the benefits of swimming on …

WEBValue of Swimming 4 November 2019. We have commissioned new research to demonstrate the value of swimming to individuals and to society. Our findings show …

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Mental Health Swims battling mental health with cold water and …

WEB22 September 2023. Mental Health Swims (MHS) are one of many community groups who are being affected by the lack of open water spaces. Swim England’s latest Value of …

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Things to consider before swimming with a health condition

WEBWe have created a handout to help identify some of the crucial considerations to be made before swimming with a health condition, in order for swimmers to be prepared and …

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Asthma and Swimming The Benefits of Swimming

WEBSwimming is a preferred activity for many children and adults with asthma and is associated with a range of health benefits including improved physical fitness and mental well …

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How swimming can help your Mind

WEB18 May 2018. As Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs until 20 May, focuses on stress, Hayley Jarvis, community programmes manager for mental health charity Mind, …

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Why your child should learn to swim Confidence & Safety

WEBBut it is not just fun, swimming also provides loads of health benefits which can help to keep your children healthy and happy at the same time: Swimming keeps your child’s …

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Swim England relaunch health fact sheets with more in development

WEB10 March 2022. Swim England is relaunching its swimming with health conditions fact sheets to coincide with Social Prescribing Day. There are approximately eight million …

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Find Hydrotherapy Pools

WEBFind Hydrotherapy Pools. Hydrotherapy pools are generally defined as those where the water temperature is around 32-35.5 ºC, so warmer than a typical swimming pool. Using …

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8 health benefits of playing water polo

WEBMental benefits. Social. Playing team sports is a fantastic way for people to develop their social skills. Teamwork and good communication are vital for success in …

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Support for your club

WEBThis free course is for anyone who comes into contact with children either at a Swim England club or in swimming lessons. It gives athletes, parents, coaches, …

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Swim England Club Health Tracker

WEBWe are excited to reopen the Swim England Club Health Tracker for Year 2. This is our innovative online tool which assists clubs to review and measure their club …

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Breakfast ideas for young competitive swimmers

WEBFruits (raisins, banana, orange, apple, mango, grapefruit etc.) Milk. Fresh fruit juice. When it comes to breakfast steer clear of the high sugar fruit juices. If you like …

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