Get Inspired: How to get into Swimming

Fast AnswersWhy get into swimming?Swimming can boost your mood and increase positivity & sleep quality.Who is it for?From learning to swim to elite competitions, anyone can enjoy being in the water.Is there a cheap option?For a small fee, most council pools offer a pay-as-you-go option.What if I want a proper workout30 minutes of swimming laps of the pool equates to 45-60 minutes of land-based exercise. That’s a proper workout.Can I take it to another level?Joining a swimming club and training regularly is your best bet to become a swimming star!Is there a disability option?Swimming clubs throughout the UK offer para-swimming sessions for all levels of disabilities. See below for more info.Is there a family option?Take the kids to a local pool and have fun with inflatables, floats and slides!So where can I take part?Go to our Activity Finder to get into swimming near you.

Swimming is as much a recreational activity as it is an elite sport. Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK use swimming as a way to keep fit, relax and have fun.

It is excellent exercise, using every muscle group as well as boosting both your aerobic and anaerobic fitness – depending how fast you swim!

And with more than 1,500 swimming clubs in the UK, there’s no excuses not to jump in at the deep end.

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Pool users outline their reasons for overcoming the real and perceived barriers to swimming

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One of the nation’s most popular activities, swimming really is for anyone and everyone.

From having a romp on the inflatables on a Thursday afternoon to competing in the Olympics, it’s hard not to love a dip in the pool. Done at your own pace, with a number of different strokes to try out, you can enjoy a swim all year round.

British Swimming has some great resources if you want to improve your stroke, get a fitness programme or have questions about water safety.

Swimming lessons

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‘It is never too late to learn to swim’

Learning to swim is an important life skill and a great way to keep active.

Although you might think swimming lessons are for children, thousands of adults each year are taking the plunge and learning to swim at adult only swimming classes.

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