The Benefits of Swimming with Masters Swimming:

INTRODUCTION

Swimming is an ideal activity for people of all ages and ability. When swimming, your body is supported by water so there is no excessive stress on any one set of muscles or joints.

Experts state that swimming is one of the most effective forms of exercise. It improves:

• Lung capacity
• Blood pressure
• Muscle tone
• Posture
• General physical appearance
• Ability to relax
• Physical and mental well-being

You might say that you are not a champion swimmer, or you may feel a little embarrassed about swimming, especially swimming competitively. You will be happy to know that the vast majority of AUSSI members are not champion swimmers. Yes, we do have some who have competed at major meets including Commonwealth and Olympic Games, and they of course are welcome in our organisation, but they are also the minority. The majority of our members are keen swimmers, but not all are interested in competing. Most members who do compete try and better their own personal best times rather than be the first place getter. Of primary importance is the fact that we are here to gain a better and higher level of fitness and enjoy the friendship and fun associated with Club membership.

By becoming involved in Masters Swimming, you have the opportunity to:

• Gain a level of Fitness, become involved in competition or training and aerobic sessions;
• Become involved in Club activities and hence create and maintain a new
• Friendship with other people who are interested in fitness and health;
• Have a lot of Fun in achieving your goals, whatever they may be.

“FITNESS, FRIENDSHIP and FUN”

FITNESS

Fitness can be achieved in any number of ways – one is the urge to test your skills and compete at a swim meet. Other methods include training sessions, coaching and aerobic swim sessions – all are available within the AUSSI Masters Organisation.

FRIENDSHIP

We are keen to ensure that each and every member has the opportunity to gain many friendships within the organization. Clubs throughout the State organize a whole range of activities to ensure their members retain a good relationship within the organization. We all go through hard times at some stage in our lives and friendships such as those forged within AUSSI have and can help you during those moments.

The friendships gained in training sessions also help you as a competitor achieve the results you aspire to. The friendships gained in aerobic swim sessions helps those who have no interest in competitive swimming but who rather gain their satisfaction from improving their swim times for the styles of stroke and distances they wish to concentrate on.

FUN

The fun side of membership with AUSSI Masters comes in a variety of ways:

• Competition
• Training sessions
• Swim camps
• Weekend training or coaching camps
• Social activities including bush walking, theatre nights, horse-racing carnivals, movie nights, club presentation dinners and the list goes on. There are many more social activities that are available to you, the variety dependent on the Club you choose to join.

" FITNESS, FRIENDSHIP and FUN"