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Swimming for Strength, Injury Recovery, Positivity and Overall Health

Swimming for Strength, Injury Recovery, Positivity and Overall Health, by Jane Sandwood. Photograph of swimmer by Efe Kurnaz
Photograph by Efe Kurnaz

Whatever you age, fitness level or experience, swimming can boost your health and supercharge your mindset like no other activity.

An increasing number of Americans are immersing themselves in the wonderful world of swimming. Current data suggests over 27.5 million people enjoy swimming as their form of fitness. Is it time for you to stop watching

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