The benefits of swimming for your brain

THE BENEFITS OF SWIMMING FOR YOUR BRAIN//WHY SWIMMING IS SO GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN AND WELL-BEING
Swimming is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that strengthens your heart and circulatory system. But it also really benefits your brain and mental health. It encourages the brain to release brain chemicals that elevate your mood and repairs damage to brain cells and grows new ones to improve your memory. Cold water swimming triggers the release of a ‘cold-shock’ protein that slows down the onset of dementia. So swimming in water builds and repairs your brain while your worries drift away.
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[@DrBenWebb]

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[@beneditoamarojunior5493]

Hi Ology, I really loved this video so thank you very much for giving us such an important information.I have been a swimmer for 42 years and it has always helped me in all ways: physical, physiological and mental aspects.I am a swimming teacher and coach and have always told my swimmers about these benefits.besides you have a wonderful accent which motivates us to listen to it as much as possible.take care and God bless you. Ben

[@DrBenWebb]

​@@beneditoamarojunior5493 thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am really pleased that you found the video helpful for you as a swimmer, swimming teacher and coach. I hope you keep enjoying the physical and psychological benefits of swimming.

[@beneditoamarojunior5493]

@@DrBenWebb you are welcome.i will keep watching your videos.

[@wpariah]

Link appears to be dead?

[@peacenquiet77]

I just started lap swimming TODAY!

[@pinkplonker8776]

I started sea swimming three weeks ago. I’m already an addict! I had heard people say that it was good for the brain but I didn’t realise how quick it would be. Like with all my hobbies, I keep buying equipment - “all the gear no idea” but I love it!

[@wah898]

I swim three times per week and I feel relax

[@JamesonChosen]

It’s good to feel relaxed and have no stress, better life expectancy :)

[@margiemccarthy6761]

I agrée…swimming is essential for my mental well-being!

[@DrBenWebb]

Good. Glad it was helpful.

[@marymunro339]

There are some incredible success stories concerning swimmers and brain health !

[@iluvnabisaaw]

Thanks dr Webb. U r really making people realize abt the importance of swimming. U r really like an angel to me. Luv u from prof dr Muqqadas Rehman Lahore pakistan

[@morganpeace6867]

Thank you so much for the video, I am curious if you have done any deeper research into the link between swimming and sleep, I clicked on your video because I have observed this too but didn’t know why and am in need of better sleep now. Thanks again!

[@malcolmmarx5830]

Awesome Information Dr Webb, i love swimming

[@samoinborut1339]

Thank you. Very interesting.

[@algobo]

Wow, this is very encouraging! Thank you so much!

[@DrBenWebb]

You are so welcome!

[@beverleyquarry7412]

I had epilepsy brain surgery a year ago still in recovery and I swim 3x a week.., I was going through narcabuse recovery process

[@DrBenWebb]

Sorry to hear about your surgery, but glad your swimming is helping your recovery,

[@beverleyquarry7412]

@@DrBenWebb thanks I find it hard to sleep well and I only get about 2 to 3 h of it any tips as for my swimming?

[@DrBenWebb]

@@beverleyquarry7412 my top three tips are go to bed at the same every night, wake up the same time every morning, get out early in the morning into natural sunlight, and execie early in the day. These all tune your brain to initiate sleep at the same time and sustain sleep.

[@beverleyquarry7412]

@@DrBenWebb thanks I’m also grieving my dad I got a swimmer ear so need to heal that

[@akshaydevadiga4704]

Insightful video, is it possible for you to add subtitle

[@DrBenWebb]

Will do.

[@boudjemaselmane8345]

Thanks for sharing

[@DrBenWebb]

Thanks for watching! Hope you found it helpful.

[@baraklevy3344]

could you share some researches done proving what you mentioned regarding depression/loneliness and the relation to swimming in particular ? (despite other strength training)

[@DrBenWebb]

Christoffer T et al. Open water swimming as a treatment for major depressive disorder. BMJ Case Rep. 2018; bcr2018225007. doi:10.1136/bcr-2018-225007 The health and wellbeing benefits of swimming: a systematic review. Swim England. www.britishswimming.org, published June 2017

[@baraklevy3344]

@@DrBenWebb thanks. How open water is different from pool swimming? Or is it general for swimming

[@DrBenWebb]

@@baraklevy3344 All swimming is beneficial for your brain health, but open water swimming also helps to boost your immune system and reduces your risk of chronic health conditions, like cancer, dementia, and type 2 diabetes.

[@saurabhdada1602]

Just do it and feel

[@JnIII16]

Cold water swimming/open water swimming absolutely works! My wife commented on my "happier me" after my 3rd swim...No kidding. Prior military/law enforcement, have a lot of negative stuff going on in my limited capacity brain. Highly recommend cold water swimming, intermittent fasting (time restricted feeding) and eating well (limited or no sugar/refined foods). Hope this helps or encourages someone to try this...It's truly life changing!

[@paulafelipe1694]

Hello I heard a doctor talk about chlorine in public pools and negative impact on gut microbiomes healthy bacteria and that the gut is related to the brain..can you please speak to that..is chlorine a problem for brain health for regular lap swimmers in public pools?

[@DrBenWebb]

Thank you for your comment. Chlorine does, unfortunately, kill bacteria in your gut microbiome which can compromise your gut health and brain health. Open water swimming in unchlorinated water is the ideal environment for your gut and brain health, but I know not always possible or accessible.

[@paulafelipe1694]

@@DrBenWebb Thank you! I've been lap swimming about 4-5 times a week in a public pool so getting lots of exposure to Chlorine--I know I'm getting benefits and just wondered if the benefits outweighed the risks of being exposed to too much chlorine and unfortunately the public pool is indoors so there is chlorine gas due to chlorine mixing with people's perfumes, lotions, hairsprays--yes, people are supposed to shower before entering the pool but I don't think everyone follows that rule.

[@DrBenWebb]

@@paulafelipe1694 Benefits definitely outweigh the risks! Should have said that...

[@maryamamani3476]

@@DrBenWebb can taking probiotics overcome this disadvantage?

[@borrisagassinoida]

​@@maryamamani3476absolutely I have also have the same question 😊

[@JimmyJamesonJnr]

Does exercise or swimming specifically rebuild the brain. I cold water swim in the sea.

[@domagojbosnjak75]

Thanks for the great video, the link is not active though.

[@DrBenWebb]

Which one?

[@shannondent7052]

I’m unable to go to the website you mentioned at the end of the video.

[@DrBenWebb]

The website has closed. We are only offering free video content now.

[@cmauro6827]

What is COLD WATER swimming? 72 degrees is what most public pools have. So...is that cold ??

[@DrBenWebb]

15-16 degrees C to start.

[@bret8491]

Then swimming is good if you have brain injury. Appreciate your reply.

[@DrBenWebb]

Swimming is good for a healthy brain.

[@mindcache5650]

Didn’t help Ian Thorp though .

[@simplybuyer1]

I swim everyday and feel like a fish

[@kel1404]

Swimming produce endorphins? That is if you are enjoying it, anything you enjoy doing produce endorphins.

[@DrBenWebb]

Yes - another brain benefit of exercise which you enjoy!

[@helixfire1198]

It's like a runner's high, you have to be consistent

[@amelsabri469]

You will enjoy with time and consistency. The begining is always difficult