Swimming is one of the best exercises for the body and mind. It is also a great way to relax and unwind. Its low impact is perfect for everybody. Despite the benefits of swimming, there are many misconceptions out there. Many people believe that you just can’t get a very good workout in the water [...]
Many think that swimming does not burn as many calories as other aerobic activities. The truth is, that if you have ever jumped into a pool for a cardio workout, you know just how much harder swimming can feel compared to running or cycling. It may have seemed easy when you were a kid, but [...]
Swimming has long been an efficient method of exercise and recently was dubbed safe for pregnant women too. The additional weight gained during pregnancy can make it challenging to find ways to stay in shape and many exercises can be risky for the baby. The buoyancy of the water helps support the extra weight so [...]
Swimming has already been proven to be one of the best forms of exercise. This is especially true for pregnant women. The buoyancy of the water helps to support the extra weight and prevents too much strain from being placed on bones and joints. If you swam as a regular part of your routine before [...]
Whether you are looking to stretch out your muscles or tone and get in to shape, swimming is the perfect exercise and therapy. Avid marathon runners often turn to swimming and aquatic exercise as a way to soothe aching muscles and relieve any soreness. Swimming is not only perfect for pain relief but it is [...]
Swimming exercises are not new but are becoming more popular. There are lots of different ways to get great exercise in a swimming pool. For a lot of people, the main focus of swimming pool exercise is going to be the actual act of swimming itself. Many people will perform the usual backstroke, free-stroke, and [...]
In the past, many parents did not teach their children to swim and as a result there are many adults who don’t know how to swim. It is easier to learn how to swim when young but with good training, you can learn how to swim as an adult. Besides numerous books which offers [...]
If you have a swimming pool set up in your home, then purchasing a pool heater is a logical investment. Granted that most of us tend to swim when the weather is warm and calm, a swimming pool heater allows you to enjoy the thrill of going for a swim whenever you please regardless of [...]
As a swimmer, there are a few products I have found that I couldn’t live without. These would be perfect gifts to give someone else who lives swimming. These are products they can use every day and even when they are swimming and don’t have to worry about them getting wet and getting ruined. [...]
