My lungs feel HAPPY

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We all have to exercise.....but after the  long endurance test  at work each week the thought of more strain on my legs with running or aerobics I was just not getting it done...then  I discovered the joy of taking the plunge and swimming....and I'm happy to report that swimming makes me feel fantastic, makes my lungs feel happy and my whole body sing.....

There is a moment when I first get in the water and push off from the wall .........its like flying, weightless, free, where you glide through the warm silky water, the outside world is gone. Its just you, your own thoughts and the sounds of the bubbles in your ears. The moment is wonderful and full of promise.

Its gone by the time you get to the end of the lap as you catch your breath before going off again...

Swimming is exercise and pleasure combined

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My skin glows after a swim and I've improved my posture, joint mobility especially in my neck. 
My fitness and lung capacity is amazingly enhanced without even noticing that "I was working out" 
Although its a huge demand on the lungs and heart (but in a good way) there is no strain on the muscles, just a fantastic all round work out.
The next day you don't feel sore and sorry like you do with weights and aerobics and there is very little injury at all - just perhaps the occasional pulled muscle from stretching too much....

When I started I could barely get to the other end without gasping for breath, but now I've used the time  to coach and train myself to perfect "the stroke" remembering all the tips I used to give to the boys.
 I can now do at least a kilometre sometimes more and every week get better.
All those early morning workouts before school - 6am at the pool with the boys have come in handy. 


I've taught myself bilateral breathing andwhen my head is in the water  I use the quiet moments  to reflect on things, plan and ponder. No its NOT boring......

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There's no other sport or exercise I know where you don't feel tired, get rid of tension and stress and see the results so fast. My whole body sings through the day with that heightened feeling of good circulation and increased metabolic rate and it lasts all day...

And there's no danger of hurting yourself. You may have to improve your time management skills and look at goal setting to get going but the benefits are well worth it.
Core strength, endurance, flexibility and balance, relaxation and a fantastic cardio workout.

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I always come out of the water refreshed, awake, rejuvenated and by the time I'm dressed and out and about again INVINCIBLE....... Grab your goggles and take the plunge....

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Lots of interesting info from Swimming Australia

Check out Swimsmooth for fabulous instructions from beginners to advanced and Mr smooths animated ideal freestyle stroke console. 

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