Improves Heart Health

Swimming is a great way for children to build cardiovascular strength. They can burn off calories that have been accumulated from a sedentary lifestyle, lowering their body fat and keeping them at a healthy weight, says Kristopher Gagne, regional head swim coach at the Houston-area Life Time Swim facilities.

Improves Coordination

Swimming is an excellent way to improve your child’s coordination and balance. It teaches them how to balance themselves without straining their body and helps them learn to maintain their position in the water, even when they’re tired or trying something new.

In addition to boosting their physical coordination, swimming also helps strengthen the part of the brain that is associated with memory and learning. This can help your children perform better in school.

Self-Esteem

Swimming is a great way for children to improve their self-esteem and confidence. This is because it helps them feel good about themselves and the accomplishments they make in the water.

It also encourages them to work hard to master their swimming skills and achieve personal bests. This is an important step in developing a healthy competitive spirit and will help them grow into self-motivated adults who want to improve themselves.

Reduces Stress

When you’re swimming, your brain releases endorphins that send out feel-good signals. This decreases cortisol, the hormone that causes stress and anxiety in kids.

The rhythmic breathing that goes along with the strokes also triggers a part of your nervous system that’s responsible for relaxing. This can help relieve stress and tension, as well as improve your child’s sleep.