Swimmers are devoted to the sport of swimming, but this does not mean that those who do not do it competitively understand it. The truth is, there are a lot of reasons for a swimmer to love swimming. It is odd to ask why swimmers swim, but the truth is, non-swimmers will never understand if they do not ask.

Practice Makes Perfect

With every sport, you have to practice if you want to stay good at it. The same is true for swimming. If a fish stays out of water too long, bad things happen. The same can be said for a dedicated swimmer. Within a short amount of time, a swimmer can lose the muscle tone that they develop while swimming and may even lose some lung capacity. Therefore, most swimmers take to the water daily and then find time to work out on dry land as well.

Competition

A non-swimmer looks at a swimming competition and may think that it is easy to do. The truth is, swimming in competition requires unique time requirements. You may spend three days at an event and only be in the water a few minutes of your time. This is because swimming laps happen quickly and there are several heats as well as the final race.

Hot or Cold; Doesn’t Matter

Most people want to go swimming in the summer months and they want warm water to relax in. A true competitive swimmer will go swimming everyday of the year, no matter what the outdoor temperature may be. They also prefer the water to be a little on the cool side. Much the same as a runner, working out makes the body temperature rise a little. Even in the water it can happen, especially if the water temperature is warm and it better to be a little cool when working out.