The circulatory system, also known as the cardiovascular system is just one of the major organ systems that regulate our bodies. All of these systems have very specific functions yet, they can’t function independently. Working in tandem, they rely on one another. The circulatory system includes the heart (cardiovascular); lungs (pulmonary); arteries, veins, coronary and portal vessels (systemic). Its main […]

It’s still winter and you’ve probably been wondering, “what are the top 10 places to visit that isn’t here“. Even though summer is quickly approaching I’m sure most of us are tired of the long and cold winter, right? Are you in need of a vacation but don’t know which places to visit? Whether you’re looking for […]

Car Seat Installation Tips Which is the safest car seat for my child? The truth is that the best and safest seat is one that is appropriate for your child’s height and weight, fits your vehicle correctly, is installed properly, and is used properly, every time you travel in the car. Certified child safety technician […]

Wondering what the best thing to eat before a morning workout is? Well, what you eat is as important as when you eat. Whether you swim daily in the mornings for exercise or you swim competitively, it’s important to start your day right. A big part of that is what you chose to fuel your […]

Sport touches many aspects of peoples’ lives — their health and well-being, their social networks, their sense of social connectedness. Organized sport can help children and adults alike grow, giving them a sense of achievement while building teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and communications skills. Sport also enables us to channel our energy, competitiveness and aggression […]

Swimming is a popular sport around the world. These are high-income countries where swimming is widely popular amongst the population, in list form by continent.     Swimming is popular around the world, let’s take a macro view by continent: 1) North America United States The United States has won 462 Titles in international swimming […]

Often characterized as “The Dolphin Tail,” Michael Burrows is a Queensland native and swim instructor for over six years. He was a swimmer growing up and fell into swimming again later in his life – literally! Michael had an accident while sky-diving – he landed in a tree, causing a compound fracture of his left […]

Ever thought of jumping in ice water in the middle of Winter? That’s probably a no and that’s totally understandable. But, once a year, countries all around the world take part in a custom called the “Polar Bear Plunge”. A large crowd of people come together as a form of celebration and usually a way to raise money […]

Swimming is popular around the world, but in which countries is it the most popular? Have you ever wondered why swimming is popular in those countries and not others? What does access to swim education mean? When we take a look at the swimming world abroad, you’ll see a correlation between the wealth of a […]