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Starting university can be an exciting time as it opens up a new world of learning, friendships, experiences and opportunities.

In addition to being a fun and simple way to relax, swimming is an ideal way to exercise for older adults who are seeking to maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve their overall wellbeing as they grow older.

There are numerous benefits to exercising no matter your age, but health and wellbeing is especially important as we get older. Getting back into the gym as an older adult – or starting for the first time – can feel daunting, but once you’re in the swing of things you’ll wish you’d started sooner.

Every year, millions of people in the UK visit their local gym to make a change or after setting fitness goals. Yet, many people at the start of their fitness journey can sometimes find the number of machines and exercises slightly overwhelming.