I've struggled with anxiety and depression my entire life, even had a couple of suicide attempts. One of the very first things my therapist told me when I started treating my mental health issues was to go swimming. Apparently many other exercises subconciously indicate the brain to "keep things", like for example when lifting weights you pull the dumbbell towards your body. As one of my problems was that I couldn't let go of (bad) past events this was not ideal. Swimming on the other hand is all about letting go and just sort of float around letting things happen, I can't even put into words the extremely positive impact that swimming has had in my mental health, fortunately nowadays I have found inner peace and the negative thoughts have become so minuscule they don't affect me anymore. So yeah I am thankful every day to my doctor and to the people at the gym who mantain the pool and to swimming content creators like this channel because it's become such an important part of my life! :)
Wow -- this was a powerful testament to read, and I had never thought of other kinds of exercise in the way you describe, but it does make sense. I hope you are feeling gradually better and better!
same here!! ten years ago, my doctor recommended to swim to help with mental health and it was the best thing ever. I also realized that swimming is like meditation
Swimming is the best anti-depression, the most complete sport. I´m 51 and 5 days a week, I swim 1 hour in the 4 different styles. In the past, I had problems with depression,, since I start training I conquered my health again I´m in very good shape and without mental problems.
I just love the complete body workout I get when swimming. I also love how it tires me out so that I get quality sleep. I'm not a good swimmer, however I'm a consistent one - I also have good endurance. That is why I enjoy watching MySwimPro videos with hopes to become a better swimmer!
Even after being destroyed physically from a swim, I still feel happier than ever. I am 42 and have juts mastered Butterfly after year and years of hope to learn it. Happy swimming everyone.
I’m 48 and stared swimming for my workouts 2 months ago, I basically did this because my body was not liking running anymore and screaming at me. I’ll never go back to running I love lap swimming and feel amazing.
Hi Fares. Something that I have not heard you discuss - which is important. Swimming alone as a persons only exercise can be detrimental. A friend of mine ( middle age ) who just swims for exercise was recently diagnosed with bone density issues. A video about the importance of supplementing swimming with weight bearing exercise and/or weight lifting could be valuable.
Swimming relaxes me , puts me in the best mood. I feel great when I get out. I put my MP 3 player on and concentrate on my swimming 🏊♀️ plus I can rock out to great music.
As i have back pain problemas i started swimming 15 year ago and it is the best exercise i could find. Better then walking. I just need a bit of discipline to go into the water.
Couldn't agree more, Fausto! Swimming is great for all bodies of all abilities :) If you're looking for personalized motivation, check out the MySwimPro app! We'll give you the Training Plans and Workouts you need to get to the pool on a weekly basis. You can go to myswimpro.com/coach and use the code SOCIAL20 for 20% off!
Good video but I think many of these benefits can be achieved through any form of cardio so if you want to better yourself but don’t have access to a pool just go for a run around your neighborhood
Dancing and Swimming are two of the main physical activities, that are best for the brain, I can think of. Anything that traumatizes the brain, like the contact sports of boxing, rugby, football are the worse for the brain.
I love jumping into the pool 3-4 times a week for 1 hour during the work week, especially when I'm trying to think through something, feel brain dead or simply need to get away from the computer. I also highly recommend joining a swim team if you can. It's a fun way to test your swimming skills while meeting other swim enthusiasts and participating in some healthy competition. By the way, after 30+ years of not swimming, I took it up again with the help of an amazing coach (worth every penny.) I can't emphasize enough how beneficial swimming is to us older adults. I feel 20 years younger!
@@TheSomeone2009 At my gym which has a 25 meter pool. My current coach saw me swimming and asked me if I would mind some tips to improve my swimming, so I asked if he gave private lessons.
Almost my entire high school girls swim team were also in the advanced “gifted” level class at school from 7th-12th grade together. Many of us were also in band and orchestra.
This is sooo interesting!! I am doing a paper on why swimming is the best sport, and this is def something I'm going to talk about. Thanks for sharing!!
When I become swimming fit after 6 day in Greece I always feel it does something in my head and now I know what. I swim in the open sea and the combination of holding my breath while imagining a shark coming up from the deep seems to make me feel more alive than ever
I swim almost every day 1700 meters freestyle, lately the muscles in my body really hurt and Soring an cramping, I started taking magnesium and vitamin capsules, in fact the muscles in my shoulders and legs limit me because of the . Soreness pain is there a recommendation what to do? Thank you Moshe.
@@FaresKsebati I was just thinking the exact same thing! Must go see a health professional, and drink plenty of water. Make sure of getting a good amount of rest.
@@medmdswldmedmdswld1276 You’re welcome and keep us posted on what you come up with and how you are coming along. It’ll also be great info to keep in mind in the future.
Hi Fares. Something that I have not heard you discuss - which is important. Swimming alone as a persons only exercise can be detrimental. A friend of mine ( middle age ) who just swims for exercise was recently diagnosed with bone density issues. A video about the importance of supplementing swimming with weight bearing exercise and/or weight lifting could be valuable.
