Balanced Boat Alliance

Stay Safe & Active

Drowning prevention for all

Find out more about how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe around the water with practical culturally appropriate advice based on research. We want you and your family to love and enjoy the water but to do so safely.

Health Benefits of Swimming

Swimming has been shown to help prevent or manage many chronic diseases, as well as improving overall physiological and psychological health.

  • Improves coordination, balance and posture
  • Alleviates stress and improves general mental health and wellbeing.
  • Builds endurance, muscle strength and tone
  • Improves immunity and decreases inflammation
  • Keeps joints flexible
  • Increases respiratory capacity and function
  • Improves cardiovascular fitness and health
  • Helps to maintain a healthy bodyweight.

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