In some countries in Europe and America, water fitness for the elderly is very common, which is called? Hydrotherapy? . In fact, for children, teenagers or middle-aged and elderly people, swimming is a very healthy exercise, but swimming has certain risks, so we should pay attention to safety in the process of learning to swim. So what should a 60-year-old learn to swim? Can they still learn to swim at the age of 60?

A 60-year-old must learn to swim. Before going swimming, they should have a comprehensive physical examination before they can take part in swimming. You know, the elderly have more or less physical problems, such as high blood pressure and heart disease, and are not suitable for swimming in the water. If you can learn to swim, you'd better follow the advice of a professional doctor, but it's not good if you have an accident.

Some people say it is difficult to learn to swim at the age of 60. In fact, there is no age limit for swimming. You can learn to swim at the age of 60, but the time of learning to swim varies from person to person. Some old people learn it in less than a month. The 60-year-old people's functions in all aspects of the body are gradually declining, and they can't stay in the water for too long, otherwise they will easily feel tired, and the chance of catching a cold will be much higher than that of young people, which may also lead to the onset of diseases such as rheumatism and arthritis. Therefore, it is still prudent to learn swimming at the age of 60.

In a word, a 60-year-old can learn to swim, but his physical condition should be considered. If they are in poor health, they shouldn't go swimming.