During the ancient times the Greeks held swimming sessions in full respect and with high regard. It was after more than a hundred years when swimming was reincarnated¹ and became a competitive sport.

在古希腊，游泳是受到高度尊重和重视的运动。一百多年的今天游泳才转变为竞技性运动。

Swimming is indeed a great kind of sport. With the whole body moving against the water current, it is considered as an excellent form of physical and cardiovascular exercise.

游泳真的是一种很好的运动。人们认为它是一种对身体和心血管都非常有帮助的运动，因为人的全身都对抗着水流。

· Relieves stress because it is a relaxing exercise.

· 因为是放松运动，所以有减压功效；

· Increases the flexibility² of the body, enhances balance and coordination³.

· 增强身体灵活性，加强平衡力和协调力；

· Serves as a form of therapy for some ailments⁴ and medical condition.

· 作为某些疾病和医疗的治疗形式；

· Builds and tones the muscles.

· 锻炼肌肉；

· Helps maintain cardiovascular fitness.

· 保持心血管健康；

· Keeps the heart and lungs healthy.

· 维持心脏和肺健康。