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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

Swimming is excellent for your health. Here’s how to get into it no matter your age

It is never too late to embrace the health benefits of swimming - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Taking the plunge into a swimming pool might feel intimidating, yet embracing the water could prove to be one of the most beneficial choices for both your mental and physical wellbeing.

Beyond the immediate health advantages, proficient swimming stands as a vital life skill, ready to be called upon unexpectedly. Cultivating and enhancing your aquatic confidence, particularly as you age, is therefore paramount.

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