The 5 Best Things about Being a Swimmer

Swimming is good for the soul

It's no secret that exercise is good for us. Not only does swimming strengthen muscles and improve endurance, this sport helps you maintain a healthy weight outside the pool. Who wouldn't want to increase their metabolism and look fit? There's a good chance you might grovel during a set of 30 x 100s, but afterward…the satisfaction sets in. Combined with green hair and the best tan lines, swimming keeps your heart and mind healthy every time you take the plunge.

Those that swim together, stay together

Swimmers tend to bond together, not only in the water, but on land as well. Working out together not only creates a strong relationship, but acts as a mutual hobby you love to do with a friend or loved one. Our teammates get us through the toughest workouts or commend us in the water for having a terrific practice. Known as our family in the water, our lane buddies are more than just competitors, they are our friends for life.

Going for your goal

Sure, 5 a.m. practices don’t make you want to skip across the pool deck, but nothing feels better than hitting the wall after the mile or destroying a time you set for yourself. We witness first-hand the effects of hard work and fierce passion when we see the finish line. And if we don't succeed, it's only motivation for us to figure out what went wrong and try again. That determination translates to other areas of our life, outside the water. 

Stress-free strokes

Go ahead, let your mind wander in the water. Whether you’re in the middle of a workout or leisurely swimming in the waves, this sport gives you the time to release stress you may have been carrying around with you all day long. Forget what's going on outside the pool and focus on your peaceful state-of-mind lap after lap. For those that want to time their lap, SwimOutlet.com carries great lap counters. 

Not just for the young

Not having to give up your favorite sport is a beautiful thing. Fortunately, swimming continues to improve the lives for every age-- kids and adults, from Learn to Swim to Masters. Not only is swimming a low impact activity, but it's also easy on your joints and bones. Swimming might just be the fountain of youth after all… and it truly is a sport for life.