The benefits of aquatic or water-based exercise

Water is an enabler. Its buoyancy allows you to exercise without putting as much pressure on your bones or joints and at a higher resistance than on land, facilitating harder training for the whole body. Aquatic exercise allows you to effectively decrease the impact of your exercise, without reducing the intensity Aqua exercise is Low […]

Water Wellbeing project to be expanded as formal Good Boost partnership agreed

Swim England’s Water Wellbeing programme is to be expanded to more pools across the country thanks to a formal partnership which aims to get even more people active. The recognised national governing body has worked in conjunction with Good Boost, a social enterprise which develops digital technology to deliver affordable and accessible therapeutic exercise programmes […]

Swim England supporting new Good Boost programme for expectant and new mums

Swimming and exercise in water is a relaxing, beneficial and safe way for pregnant women to exercise. There are many benefits to water-based exercise, such as more freedom of movement and reduced swelling due to water’s various properties. Good Boost, who work in partnership with Swim England on the Water Wellbeing programme, are set to […]