Don’t sweat it: work out in the pool

As New Year’s resolutions are being declared, many Zululanders are looking for ways to get fit and shake off the Christmas puddings and festive indulgences.

With temperatures soaring to as high as 38 degrees across the Zululand region this week, swimming offers a way to dive into the new year on a good fin.

A breath-taking swim can make it easier for you to breathe well into the future.

Swimming is not just refreshing – it’s a low-impact, full-body workout, with numerous benefits, including:

* Improves mental health: Swimming releases the ‘feel good’ hormones, reducing depression and anxiety

* Good for heart health: Keeps your heart rate up without stressing your body

* Improves co-ordination, balance and posture

* Builds lung capacity: Swimming can actually make your lungs bigger and reduce symptoms of asthma

* Provides good low-impact therapy for some injuries: Swimming has a reduced impact on your joints, muscles and bones

* Full-body workout: Tones muscles, builds strength and endurance

* Better sleep: Regular exercise improves sleep quality

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