Staying in good shape is everyone’s concern and I am no exception. To be honest, I have been so caught up in my work since I have a problem in organizing my daily routine. I have to stay up late to finish all my work and then, watch some movies while eating midnight snack to be relaxed, which is my leisure habits. Gradually, my health has been degraded because of sleep deprivation and my eating habits. Therefore, I decided to take up swimming as my new hobby in order to get healthier.

Unlike going to gym or running, this activity benefits both physical and mental health. You might look at swimming and think that it is light and easy but it is more demanding than it appears. Swimming allows me to work on all the parts of my body. It can burn a lot of calories in just one hour of training. Also, it provides an all-over body workout, as nearly all of your muscles are used during swimming. Swimming is considered as an all-round activity because it builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness. But what I enjoy the most about swimming is alleviating stress. It is all about regulating your breathing and a smooth combination between foot and hand movements, which helps me take things off my mind easily while under cool water. Another thing is that it is supposed to be good for improving balance, posture and flexibility.

By maintaining a schedule of taking part in swimming twice a day associated with a balanced diet, not only do I feel extremely relaxed and full of energy after hectic working hours but I also lose some weight and get more in shape. So of course, I don’t see myself stopping practising this activity any time soon.