Swimming is the movement or displacement through the water through the use of the

bodily extremities.

in the modern age it was part of the first olympic games in 1896 in athens and in 1908

the international swimming federation was created.

The swimming styles are: back, breaststroke, crawl, butterfly.

Recommendations to keep in mind to practice swimming 10 minutes of warm-

up before swimming and after swimming is recommended, taking a short walk

and stretching to avoid cooling. Fluids are needed before and after swimming.

In swimming pools we must wear protective sunglasses to avoid conjunctivitis,

ear plugs to avoid otitis

Swimming is recommended for everyone, regardless of age or physical condition. It is a

sport in which learning is very simple.

Swimming does not affect the joints like other exercises do.

in this activity we constantly perform aerobic exercise, which is beneficial for the

cardiovascular and respiratory systems

An example of this is that we exercise the heart gently, favors blood circulation,

improves breathing, reduces or prevents back pain.

Among other benefits we can highlight those of the mind, reduce stress, help to

relax, promote concentration, improve memory.

Swimming is an ideal sport for everyone, especially suitable for pregnant women,

babies or the elderly.