老年人参加游泳锻炼似乎有困难,但并非不可能,研究表明,凡有能力参加水中锻炼的老人,都可在身心健康方面获益匪浅。此项运动,集娱乐与健身为一体,能改善神经系统机能,增强心、肺、胃、肠等器官的功能,提高自身对疾病的抵抗力,是老年人获取健康的好方法。 It seems difficult for elderly to take part in swimming exercises, but it is not impossible. Studies have shown that those who have the ability to participate in water exercises can benefit greatly from their physical and mental health. This sport, integrating entertainment and fitness, can improve the function of nervous system, enhance the function of heart, lung, stomach, intestine and other organs and improve its resistance to diseases. It is a good way for the elderly to get healthy.