Favorite Sports for Baby Boomers

Swimming

Whether it’s laps in the pool or a water aerobics class, baby boomers are making quite a splash. According to the Sporting Good Manufacturers Association, swimming for fitness is the leading inspirational activity for boomers. Not only are more boomers looking to get wet for fitness purposes, the National Swimming Pool Foundation states that more boomers are going pool-side to learn the fundamentals of swimming to gain confidence and reduce the fear of drowning.

Aquatic fitness is a good form of low-impact exercise that is easy on bones and joints. However, simply being submerged in the pool can have health…