Do you know the psychological benefits of swimming?

Swimming is an aerobic sport, which moves our whole body. We move both the lower and upper limbs. Making swimming one of the most complete exercises Lifeguard training.

Aerobic exercises in general act on our brain by increasing tryptophan which is a precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin that influences sleep, behavior, fatigue, food intake among others.

From a psychological point of view the benefits of swimming are:

1- Decreased risk of symptoms of anxiety and depression.

2- More active memory.

3- Improves the quality of sleep



4- Improves self-esteem (The weight loss generated by aerobic activity leads the practitioner to increase his esteem and the achievement of goals further optimizes his self-confidence)

5- Social Involvement. (the group exerts an influence on our motivation and adherence to the activity)

6- The development of emotional skills. 

The. Overcoming capacity.

B. Dedication.

C. Discipline.

D. Knowing how to deal with successes and failures.

7- We develop resilience, which is the individual's ability to deal with problems, adapt to changes, overcome obstacles or resist the pressure of adverse situations. Endure the discomfort of physical activity.

Recent discoveries about aerobic exercise

And more recently research has found that aerobic exercise changes our brain cognitively. Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to adapt to change. Our nervous system is prepared to change according to our experiences, needs, stimuli and the environment in which we are inserted. It is also neuroplasticity that allows the brain to be malleable to the point of compensating for injuries and trauma suffered by an individual.



And finally, one of the most important psychological benefits is self-knowledge. And be present both the body and the mind at the time of training. Know and realize your limits and training zones. When swimming training is intense, weak or moderate. What I feel, perceive and think when I am in certain training zones. For example, if I have to reach an A3 training zone in a certain time, what do I feel? What part of my body do I exert myself the most? And my thoughts where are they? In the present?