Reader's Digest New Zealand Feb/ Mar 2026

reader ’ s digest 42 february/march 2026 workout. Swimming even helps strengthen bones. ) While you don’t feel as hot and sweaty in the water as you do when you work out on land, swimming and other aerobic workouts in water still raise your metabolic rate, burn calo- ries and help with weight loss. ) Swimming and other water aero- bics get your heart pumping without putting as much strain on the body as other aerobic activities. Regular swimming can help lower blood pressure and relax stiff arteries, re- ducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. ) Swimming helps improve balance and coordination. One Australian study compared swimming with sev- eral other kinds of exercise, includ- ing calisthenics and workouts on treadmills, and found that only swimming helped people prevent falls. ) Submerging yourself in water just feels good, sometimes bringing up happy summer memories from child- hood. Like all aerobic exercises, swim- ming, pool walking and other kinds of water aerobics release the feel-good hormones called endorphins in your brain. The extra boost of these chem- icals helps combat anxiety, depres- sion and stress. Jackie DuDa experienceD many of these benefits, and for that reason she plans to keep up her water workouts for as long as she can. “After I get out of the pool, I feel like I’m 31, not 61,” she says. “Being in the water is what has made me feel like myself again.” For your chance to win, simply tell us why you trust Blackmores products in 25 words or less. To enter, visit the giveaway page on www.trustedbrands.co.nz A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF BLACKMORES MULTIVITAMINS Valued at $370 *Full terms and conditions can be found online. Entries close 31st March 2026. Created with a tailormade blend of vitamins and minerals for men and women, Blackmores Multivitamins provide energy for up to 8 hours a day with its sustained release technology. 2011-2020 V i t a m i n s & S u p p l e m e n t s i t a s 2021 V i t a m i n s & S u p p l e m e n t s V s 2022-2023 V i t a m i n s & S u p p l e m e n t s S u p l m 2025 V i t a m i n s & S u p p l e m e n t s V Always read the label and use as directed. Vitamins and minerals are supplementary to and not a replacement for a balanced diet.