Swim
Xcite Swim is available at 6 venues across West Lothian, with 20 - 25 metre pools as well as Teaching Pools for young kids to learn to swim. Swimming is an excellent activity that can be shared with family and friends. Not only is it a brilliant way to tone up and burn calories, but can be used as a gentle, safe exercise for those starting out, recovering from injury or during pregnancy.
Thousands of kids learn to swim with Xcite Swim each year! Our Learn to Swim Programme has proved successful, with a range of lessons from Adult & Baby to Improvers. Adult classes are also available, so it’s never too late to learn!
Swim 4 Fitness allows swimmers to enjoy designated time for lane swimming so that you can improve your swimming skills and fitness.
Benefits of Swimming
- It is a lifetime sporting activity - from Baby to Over 60's
- A lifesaving skill
- Swimming is great for your heart and helps to improve circulation as your heart works to pump blood around your whole body
- An all over body toning exercise
- It is a low impact exercise (as water takes your weight)
- Can be taken by women during pregnancy, or people who have mobility problems or want to protect their joints due to low impact
- It is good for your lungs, longer breaths helps boost the lungs
- A great calorie burn - 30mins at a good pace can burn 200 calories
- Resistance of the water can make you work harder than an activity on land
Benefits of Swimming @ Xcite
- 6 local swimming pools in West Lothian Area
- Qualified Lifeguards and qualified First Aiders
- Teaching Pools for beginners and babies
- Successful Learn to Swim Programme (ASA affiliated)
- Poolside Saunas and Steam Rooms to relax in after your swim
- Aquafit Fitness Classes
- Aquanatal Classes taken by fully qualified Midwifes
- Swim Gym a coached swimming progression sessions
- Swim 4 Fitness, lane swimming sessions
- Kids Water Activity Sports from inflatables to Jet Skis
- Pool Hoists available (not available at Bathgate Swimming Pool)
