This dataset includes all the data which were used to publish an original study evaluating the global health of master swimmers involved in French national championships. The objective of this study was to examine the physiological and psychological health indicators of French competitive master swimmers, with the aim of gaining a more comprehensive understanding of the health benefits associated with competitive swimming.

The data are presented in this article: 10.1186/s40798-015-0021-0 This dataset also contains additional data.

List of the data: - Physical and demographic characteristics, - Level of swimming practice - Level of physical activity in daily life, at work, during leisure time - Quality of life (SF-36), - Peak expiratory flow, - Heart rate, blood pressure