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Health & Fitness – Swimming

 

This month’s health and wellness focus is on swimming, which is a fantastic form of multi-purpose recreational activity.  Swimming can be enjoyed as an individual or group activity, needs minimum investment in equipment, and is a suitable exercise for people of all ages, regardless of ability or current level of fitness.  

Swimming is an amazing all-round activity because it:

Swimming has many additional benefits including:

If you cannot swim, it’s never too late to learn. Most hotels, health spas and gyms cater for a variety of needs and abilities, such as women-only classes, parent-and-toddler groups, and lessons for different age groups. (With any physical activity if you have any health concerns seek advice and approval from a medical physician before commencement). 
Open water swimming:
For competent swimmers, there’s a world of swimming opportunities beyond the pool, such as rivers, wadis and the sea. Open water swimming can be great fun as long as you take the necessary safety precautions. Avoid swimming alone, plan your swim: check the water temperature, entry and exit points, currents and tides (where relevant), weather conditions and water cleanliness.
Swimming is a great way for families to get moving and have fun together and is a safe and effective form of exercise. Teaching children to swim at an early age will avoid a fear of water later in life; it’s an amazing skill and can preserve life. With the weather becoming more conducive to outdoor activities, plan a swimming-related activity at Al Mouj Muscat this weekend!  
 
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