The ‘Happiness Report’, commissioned by British Gas, found that taking a regular dip at your local pool can make you feel happier as well as healthier.Walliams couldn’t agree more as he turned out to take part in British Gas SwimBritain today at the London Aquatics Centre at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park..
Walliams, who was in high spirits as he joined more than 800 swimmers, said. “Swimming definitely makes me more energetic. I really enjoy the feeling I get after a swim, whether it’s a gentle swim at my local pool or a challenge like British Gas SwimBritain. I wasn’t very sporty at school but the only sport I was good at was swimming so it has always been a sport that makes me happy.”
The Happiness Report showed that after four weeks of swimming, participants reported an increase of 35% in positivity and 40% reported better sleep quality.
Walliams, who was in high spirits as he joined more than 800 swimmers, said. “Swimming definitely makes me more energetic. I really enjoy the feeling I get after a swim, whether it’s a gentle swim at my local pool or a challenge like British Gas SwimBritain. I wasn’t very sporty at school but the only sport I was good at was swimming so it has always been a sport that makes me happy.”
The Happiness Report showed that after four weeks of swimming, participants reported an increase of 35% in positivity and 40% reported better sleep quality.
| |
“I have enjoyed being a part of SwimBritain for the last two years, swimming at such iconic venues such as Blenheim Palace and now getting the chance to swim at the London Aquatic Centre. It was such a fun event last year, with people of all ages and ability having a go. The event really inspires people to swim more often or even take up swimming. The atmosphere is fantastic and there is nothing quite like it.”
Now in its second year, British Gas SwimBritain encourages more people to swim regularly and has the backing of Walliams as well as the decorated stars of the British Swimming team. SwimBritain participants compete as teams of four to complete relay challenges of 500m and 1,000m before receiving their hard-earned medals.11 events are taking place throughout the month of September.
Hundreds of spectators at London Aquatics Centre re-created the exciting atmosphere made famous at the Olympic and Paralympic Games and Walliams was reunited with Britain’s Got Talent’s synchronised swimming act Aquabatix.
For further information about British Gas SwimBritain events go to www.swimbritain.co.uk
Now in its second year, British Gas SwimBritain encourages more people to swim regularly and has the backing of Walliams as well as the decorated stars of the British Swimming team. SwimBritain participants compete as teams of four to complete relay challenges of 500m and 1,000m before receiving their hard-earned medals.11 events are taking place throughout the month of September.
Hundreds of spectators at London Aquatics Centre re-created the exciting atmosphere made famous at the Olympic and Paralympic Games and Walliams was reunited with Britain’s Got Talent’s synchronised swimming act Aquabatix.
For further information about British Gas SwimBritain events go to www.swimbritain.co.uk
By: Editor
RSS Feed