Dedham Health & Athletic Complex is home to two indoor salt pure pools, a large number of program offerings, and qualified swim instructors. For more information, click the images below.
Benefits of Swimming
Learning to swim is crucial to ensure the safety of children and adults in the water. Having the ability to swim gives people the chance to enjoy the water in a safe and fun environment.
The sport of swimming maintains good physical condition. Not only does it have immediate results, but it also has long lasting affects on the body: improvement of coordination, decreased the chance of obesity and improves oxygen delivery to muscles.
Swimming is beneficial to the growth of an individual’s mental health. While engaging in physical activities, endorphins in the body are activated. Endorphins in the body are activated. Endorphins give people the sense of happiness and can act as a “natural pain killer”. Through swimming, people are able to trigger these endorphins and be naturally happier.