Swimming is a sport kids can get into at a young age. It helps with mental and social development. Swimming is therapeutic and builds a sense of self and confidence. Swimming teaches children persistence, perseverance and social values. Kids also learn to get active and gain a positive attitude towards health and fitness. What are […]
Want to tone your stomach the fun way? If you swim around for a while, you’ll get fit as fast as doing crunches on the floor. Trade your runners for your swimsuit! Swimming is an awesome form of exercise that’s a fun full-body workout. However, you’re here because you want a flat and toned tummy. […]
Swimming has many perks. We’ve discussed the stroke that burns the most calories and the emotional and mental benefits of swimming. Let’s dive into the science of swimming for weight loss. What makes swimming the best exercise for total body weight loss? One of the best ways to lose weight is swimming. However, you shouldn’t […]
Swimming not only gets you in shape, but it keeps you in shape as well! It’s an intensive workout that’s easy on your joints. It offers physical and emotional benefits and there are four different strokes to try out. There’s the freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly stroke and backstroke. All strokes have drawbacks, but one of them […]
Switching from coffee to green was the best choice I made. Mornings felt impossible without my coffee. Throughout my first two years of university, I had coffee coursing through my veins. My nights were dedicated to assignments and papers; I would sleep between one and four hours every night. My mornings were exhausting and I […]
Fitness trackers are great tools for monitoring your progress and performance. This new trend is quickly growing in popularity. You can even take your tracker swimming! There are many options. However, so many choices can be overwhelming. Which one suits you and your needs? Before we get into that, let’s talk about the benefits that […]
It’s important to apply sunscreen before swimming outdoors. Applying sunscreen protects you from the sun’s harmful UV rays. When you’re having fun in the water, it’s easy to lose track of time. Long-term repeated exposure to the sun without protection isn’t pretty. When you don’t how to protect your skin from the sun, there can […]
Can you swim with contacts? Do contact lenses fall out if you open your eyes underwater? Yes, they do! You risk losing them and getting an eye infection. It’s time to talk about the dangers of swimming with contacts what to do if you choose to wear them and the best goggles for contact lens […]
Do you think butt workouts on land are hard? Well, pushing through the water is even harder. The butt is made up of three muscles: the gluteus maximus, medius and minimus. Swimming in the pool recreates cable resistance. No matter which direction you move in, water pushes against you. You can target the butt muscles […]
