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Why is Swimming the Best Sport for the Elderly?

30 Nov -1
Why is Swimming the Best Sport for the Elderly?

Sport is a physical activity that is needed by all people, from children, adolescents, parents and even grandparents or elderly. One of the sports that is recommended for the elderly is swimming. Swimming is a fun activity as well as providing health benefits.

 

Swimming is a safe sport for the elderly

Swimming is a low impact activity so it is safe for the elderly who are usually prone to joint problems. The buoyancy of the water will also relieve gravity, helping to support some of body weight.

 

Improve sleep quality

Swimming regularly and routinely gives a feeling of fatigue so that it is usually easier for the elderly to fall asleep at night.

 

Maintaining the balance

Swimming can strengthen leg muscles, core and upper body muscles, thereby minimizing the risk of falling

 

Of course, it is recommended that the elderly are supervised by experienced instructors when doing this swimming sport, to avoid bad things that can happen. The equipment needed for swimming are also simple, only requiring a swimsuit, a life jacket if needed and swimming goggles.

The Saeko Pacific Max Pro s63 is swimming goggles that is suitable for the elderly and grandparents to wear. These glasses are specially designed for the elderly with wide vision features, 3D gaskets, light weight, environmental-friendly materials and easy-to-adjust clips. These swimming goggles have also won the 2020 Taiwan Excellence Awards. For more detailed information, please check the here  or you can also visit them at https://firstrank.en.taiwantrade.com/ to see the other products.