Not a fan of running? Swimming may not merely be a good alternative, but a more efficient one
.Using all your muscles, swimming ensures a full body workout and as such, 30 minutes of exercise in the water is equivalent to 45 minutes on land, according to Swim England.Even a leisurely swim can burn upwards of 400 calories an hour, over double the amount of walking.The comparative low impact of water activities in contrast to running make them perfect outlets for those nursing minor injuries, as well as the elderly.
Six months later, 30 people joined Ashe for a swim meet and the group's growth has been exponential ever since, even through the pandemic.This year, Mental Health Swims will host over 80 swim meets -- from Cornwall in the southwest of England all the way up to Loch Lomond in Scotland -- led by trained volunteer swim hosts with an emphasis on inclusion and peer support.Reasons for joining vary.