Swimming has long been recognized as a great fitness activity for all ages, but especially for baby boomers and seniors.
Regardless of your fitness level, swimming or acquatic exercise is an excellent way to keep healthy and have fun. You can take acquatic classes with your friends. Or, if you want a more active approach do lap swimming. Many ways exist to benefit from water fitness. 
People with all types of illnesses and injuries can participate; those in wheel chairs, people with arthritis, knee problems, and many more physcial difficulties and problems.
Even if you don't have a special need swimming is great for your health! Swimming is recognized as one of the best cardio exercises possible. And you don't have to be an Oympic swimmer to receive health and fitness benefits.
Don't know how to swim? Anybody, any age can learn to swim or participate in acquatic classes.
Swimming is just plain fun!
It's a great way to cool off or spend time with family and friends. Even if you don't have your own pool, most communities have public and private pools available at little or no costs. Look for a swimming pool at your local school, community college or university. Fitness and wellness centers and local recreational centers also have pools.
Why Swim?
