Swimming. It is a hassle. You have to carve out time in your day, brave often-perishing changing rooms, and get your hair wet. So why is it that crowds are literally queueing up at dawn outside the local leisure centre to get their daily aquatic dose? Curious, I decided to take the plunge, and understand more about this popular sport.
Actually, it was injury that led me to swimming. A broken back and various joint ailments. Submerged in the water, your bones and muscles are somewhat unshackled from the constraints of gravity, making it ideal for those with musculoskeletal problems. It can be particularly therapeutic when returning to exercise from injury or illness. With the need to stay balanced in the water, swimming …