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Get a Jump Start on Safety and Improve Your Child’s Health

By Jaime Zilverberg, Owner SafeSplash Swim School Lakewood/Littleton/Centennial (Sponsored) October 23, 2014
Ever wonder if swimming through the fall and winter will make your child more prone to illness? Some parents have their children stop taking swim lessons during the colder months because of illnesses they think children will get while in the water. However, swimming during the colder months does have many benefits!

Swimming actually boosts the immune system! The benefits are primarily from the circulatory system. The rhythmic breathing in swimming helps the cells in the body receive blood and oxygen. This will help the body function better and remove toxins.

Some children who have exercise induced asthmatic symptoms are best in the water, even during the colder months. The warm moist air can reduce asthma symptoms and, according to zipheal.com, the respiratory benefits of swimming include regulating the breathing cycle and increasing lung function.

If you are still worried about your child getting sick while swimming talk to your swimming instructor and swim school operators about what they do to keep illness down. Swimming througout the fall is a great time to get a jump start on learning! Skip the doctor’s office and start your child’s weekly swimming lessons today. Visit www.safesplash.com for more information.