The Health Benefits of Swimming

Owning a swimming pool isn’t just fun for the kids or a having a way to cool off in the summer. Swimming provides a myriad number of benefits for your body, giving you an easy and enjoyable way to improve your health and stay fit. HFS Financial is here with some of the biggest health benefits to owning a swimming pool.

Less is More

No aerobic exercise, outside of swimming, offers freedom from impact on your skeletal system. When you enter the water your skeleton is only bearing 10-25% of the weight of your body, freeing you from the constraints imposed by aching joints, stiff muscles and arthritis.

Build Muscle

A swimmer doesn’t just exercise one part of their body at a time; they’re moving every muscle through the water simultaneously, making every motion of the body a resistance exercise. That’s why one of the biggest health benefits of swimming is that it’s an ideal way to build muscle mass and increase tone.

Lose Weight

Since most exercises that burn calories do so through sweat, which occurs when the body heats up, it was long thought that, because water is cool, swimming was not an effective way to lose weight. There have been few ideas that have been proven to be so stunningly incorrect. Swimming is an incredible way to burn calories and lose weight, every ten minutes of freestyle swimming burns 100 calories, while the butterfly stroke sheds an impressive 150.

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Source: http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/aging/retirement/10-health-benefits-of-swimming.htm#page=10

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the health benefits of swimming?

Swimming is a low-impact, full-body exercise that improves cardiovascular health, builds muscle strength and endurance, supports joint health, helps with weight management, and reduces stress. It is recommended by the CDC as a moderate-to-vigorous aerobic activity for adults and children.

Is swimming a good form of exercise?

Yes. Swimming is considered one of the best forms of low-impact exercise. It works nearly every major muscle group, supports cardiovascular health, and is gentle on the joints, which makes it suitable for most ages and fitness levels.

How often should I swim for health benefits?

The CDC recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week for adults, which can include swimming. Two to three swim sessions per week of 30 to 60 minutes each is a common starting point for recreational swimmers.

Can HFS Financial help finance a home swimming pool?

Yes. HFS Financial is a home improvement loan marketplace that connects homeowners to unaffiliated third-party lenders offering loans for inground and above-ground swimming pools. HFS is not a lender.

Is HFS Financial a lender?

No. HFS Financial is a loan marketplace licensed under NMLS / Maryland Credit Services Business #1680766. HFS connects homeowners to unaffiliated third-party lenders who issue the actual loans.

Do I need home equity to finance a swimming pool through HFS?

No. HFS Financial partners with lenders that offer unsecured personal loans for swimming pool projects. No equity, no appraisal, and no second lien on your home are required.

Does HFS Financial offer pool financing in every state?

Yes. HFS Financial operates in all 50 states and matches homeowners nationwide to pool financing through its network of lending partners.

How fast is the HFS Financial loan inquiry?

The HFS Financial loan inquiry takes about 60 seconds to complete and uses a soft credit check that does not affect your credit score.