This video is courtesy of SwimEasy, a swim lesson company based in the UK.
Swimming is a very unique sport. Not only is it a necessary life skill to know how to swim, but it can be enjoyed, either competitively or leisurely, by people of all ages.
This video, produced by SwimEasy (swim lesson company based in the UK), exemplifies how swimming can be enjoyed by those of all ages. It starts out with a toddler, first learning how to swim with the help of a parent. As he reaches around the ages of 7-10 he begins to develop his technique, and truly learns how to swim well, rather than simply the ability to do so.
As the swimmer continues to get older he becomes an athlete, learning many different lessons within the sport that will be applicable to him throughout his life. Things such as commitment, discipline, goal setting, and many others are learned while a swimmer evolves.
As swimmers get older they’ll choose to hang up the suit at some point, whether it be after high school, after university or some other point.
Once you have chosen to stop swimming competitively, that isn’t the end of the road for you in the pool. Once you’ve learned to swim, you’ve learned for life. Swimming is an excellent full body workout that also puts the mind at ease, and because it is so easy on your joints it can be enjoyed by all ages.
SwimEasy has a motto on their website, “It doesn’t matter what age you are, the water won’t mind and neither do we.” So whether you’re 7, 17 or 77, do yourself a favor and go for a swim.