If you swim with contact lenses you may wonder whether or not your contacts will fall out if you open your eyes underwater. Not only will you risk losing them, but most of all you will risk an eye infection. In this article, we discuss the dangers of swimming with contacts in, what to do […]

Have you ever noticed your swimsuit has become loose and turned a yellow or greenish color? That’s a sign of ware and chlorine burn. Some of you may never have had this happen to your swimsuit, while others may be all too familiar. Swimsuit durability will depend on a few factors. How often you go […]

You think butt workouts on land are hard? Swimming is already a full body workout that uses almost every muscle group, including the three muscles that make up the butt: the gluteus maximus, medius and minimus. Movement through water, whether swimming, kicking, jogging or treading, presents your muscles with resistance, which helps to strengthen them. You can recreate a lot of cable […]

On hot summer days the pool beckons to you. Nothing beats the relief the cool pool water brings, or the way it brings all your family and friends together. Amidst all the fun have you ever stopped to wonder what’s in the pool water after each use? Sweat, hair, dead skin cells, fecal matter and […]

Vacation spots in Canada are a great alternative to travelling internationally if you don’t have the time or budget to go overseas. Both the West and East Coasts of Canada have much to offer in the form of landscapes, beaches and activities.If you’re looking for the best vacation spots in Canada we’ve got you covered, […]

Swimming is one of the most popular forms of exercise, so if you are thinking of taking it up you will be in good company. It has never been easier to start swimming, with public pools available around the country. Many homeowners even choose to have their own private pool constructed to take advantage of. […]

If chlorine has damaged your hair, we’re here to help. Chlorine damaged hair is very dry and frizzy, especially at the ends, and often feels a little like straw. It will also tend to tangle and mat up easily. In the worst case scenario, it can turn your hair green. Yikes! Try these solutions to […]

Mother nature has some of the best natural pools and natural baths, created long before humans had ever invented them. It’s hard to limit this list to six as there are hundreds and thousands of beautiful natural pool locations around the world. It’ll be hard to resist adding them all to your bucket list – […]

Sports and physical activity, like swimming, are an excellent way to build confidence in kids. It gives them independence, teaches them about success and failure, and moulds them into a confident little swimmer. Swimming is often a solo activity and is a skill that kids can learn at a young age. Learning to float, dive, […]