Swimming is an excellent low-impact exercise that provides a full-body workout. But can swimming for just 15 minutes a day really make a difference in your overall fitness? The answer depends on your current fitness level and goals.

If you’re just starting out, swimming for 15 minutes per day can be a great way to introduce exercise into your routine gradually. The water allows you to move your body without putting excessive stress on your joints. Even this short daily swim can help:

• Build cardiovascular endurance
• Tone muscles
• Burn calories
• Increase flexibility

If you’re already accustomed to vigorous swimming workouts, a 15-minute daily swim won’t do much to increase your endurance or overall fitness level. However, it can provide other benefits such as:

• Active recovery from more intense workouts
• Maintaining muscle tone
• Increasing blood flow to aid recovery
• Keeping technique sharp

Learn more about our Aquatic Facilities at the Newtown Athletic Club!