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Swimming happens to be not just a sport; it's a recreational activity and an effective exercise as well. Swimming is an Olympic sport and in fact gains its popularity from the vast media interest swimming generates during the Olympic season. Though other water sports too are popular but none come close to the immense popularity enjoyed by swimming.
It's a physically demanding water sport since it involves a huge effort of mental and physical exertion. Though many people would find that there is no real mental effort involved, but swimming actually needs a lot of mental preparation since the swimmers have to undergo a rigorous regime of tough schedule which may even include practicing swimming submerged underwater.
Swimming finds its roots in ancient times and is in fact mentioned in the bible. During prehistoric times swimming was a means for people to cleanse themselves of their impurities. Competitive swimming wasn't formally introduced until the nineteenth century and it became a part of the Olympics in eighteen ninety six. Ancient Greek and Roman palaces often had huge swimming pools when it was considered a luxury for the ruling elite. Historically speaking swimming was an essential part of the training of the Greek soldiers who would launch attacks on boats by using expert swimmers.
Swimming is known to be a very efficient and effective aerobic form of exercise. Swimming is not a very expensive sport as all it requires is a pair of goggles, a swimsuit and a swimming pool. Goggles are important since they prevent water from entering the eyes, while it's a useful practice to have a lifeguard around to prevent any unforeseen mishaps. It's essential that when young children are around the pool it should be supervised. Sometimes Optional equipment can be used too which includes swim fins, kickboards and hand paddles. Swim fins provides the lower body with good exercise and it also improves the flexibility of the ankles. Swim fins also increases swimming speed.
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