Who Are Masters Swimmers?
More and more of us realize that regular exercise contributes to good physical and mental health, whatever our age. Swimming is one of the safest and best ways to exercise. It doesn’t abuse the joints with sudden shocks and pounding and benefits the cardiovascular system, reduces cholesterol and positively influences muscle tone, endurance and emotional well-being. Besides, it’s fun! Masters swimming provides excellent opportunities to exercise with others, to improve swimming skills and stamina, and to enjoy doing it. Masters swimming prime credo is fitness. Masters swimming means wanting to be fit, having the pleasure of being with other swimmers sharing these interests while doing it, and for some, releasing those competitive juices from time to time. Masters Swimming encourages competition for swimmers of all abilities who like to challenge themselves and others at swim meets. Thus, by being a member of a Masters swim club there is an opportunity not only for fitness, but to meet a
You can become a masters swimmer if you are 18 years or older. Masters swimmers come from all walks of life. Locally you will find a perfect slice of Boulder when you come to a workout where you may be swimming with doctors, engineers, medical professionals, teachers, independent business owners, service providers, CEOs, consultants, students, entrepreneurs, amateur and professional triathletes, cyclists, rock climbers…you name it. In other words, BAM members are the Boulder community. You’re joining a caring community of individuals looking for fitness and fun in a long term and supportive environment. Masters swimmers come in all abilities. Some are accomplished collegiate athletes while others have never done anything more than float through the Red Cross exam in PE class at school. Anybody can be a masters swimmer. Our coaches are experienced with coaching young and old, competitor and non-competitor alike. You can get as much or as little stroke advice as you want. Many athletes
In Canada, any person 18 years of age or older, with no upper age limit, can participate in Masters Swimming. There are more than 6,000 Masters Swimmers in Canada with more than 2,700 in Ontario. Why Masters Swimming ? Masters Swimming provides an important motivational framework for promoting a lifelong exercise regimen that exerts tangible benefits on its participants in the form of physical and mental well-being. Regular exercise contributes to good health and swimming is considered by health professionals to be one of the best and safest ways to exercise. It benefits the cardiovascular system, reduces cholesterol and has a positive effect on weight control, muscle tone, stress reduction and endurance. It also possibly helps to offset the decrease in bone mass that is progressive with the aging process. Unlike many other sports, swimming does not involve the purchase of costly equipment or clothing. Membership in a Masters swim club provides an opportunity not only to get fit, but a
