natatio

Ancient bathing hall

Natatio is a Latin term for swimming, used in English primarily in archaeological and architectural contexts to describe the swimming pool of a Roman bathhouse.

The natatio was typically an open-air pool, often the largest water feature in the bath complex: The ruins include a well-preserved natatio.

swimming

pool

Collective fund or basin

freestyle · backstroke · butterfly · dive · aquatics · swimmer · crawl · float · kick · paddling

architecture

bathhouse

Public washing facility

mosaic · atrium · hypocaust · marble · vault · portico · changing room · fountain · cistern · aqueduct

exercise

cardio

Pulse-elevating exercise regimen

laps · workout · training · conditioning · aquatic exercise · water aerobics · hydrotherapy · rehabilitation · resistance · low-impact

Categories
Opposites
water temperature in roman baths

natatiocold plunge

Therapeutic freezing immersion

cold bath · ice bath · hot bath

pool size and activity type

natatiolabrum

Socket-encircling fibrocartilage

bathtub · soaking tub

aquatic vs. dry spaces

natatiolaconicum

Roman bathhouse sweat chamber

dry sauna

Family

supernatant

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G