Competitive swimmers typically train twice a day, six days a week. Swimmers live and breathe swimming, but it’s not just the intensive training that makes it one of the hardest sports. Swimming, one of the hardest sports? A lot of you reading this might be vehemently disagreeing – or at least skeptical. In the sports […]

Ever climb out of the pool after swimming some laps only to find yourself experiencing a terrible headache? Maybe you even get the headaches while you’re swimming. Swimmers’ headaches can develop due to a number of reasons, ranging from the type of goggles and swim caps you’re wearing, to exertion, a lack of oxygen or […]

Swimming benefits children greatly as they begin to develop. These developmental benefits are mental and social. Not only is swimming therapeutic, it builds a sense of self and confidence. It teaches children persistence,  perseverance and social values. Additionally important is the development of a healthy attitude towards health and fitness.   What are the swimming […]

Want to tone your stomach the fun way? Swimming around will always be more appealing than doing crunches on the floor. So trade your runners for your swimsuit. Swimming is such an awesome form of exercise because it’s a full body workout that doesn’t make you feel like you’re working out. Learn what makes swimming the […]

We’ve been writing about the benefits of swimming on fitness for a while now, we’ve gone over which stroke is the best for burning the most calories as well as the physical, emotional and mental benefits that come with swimming. In this article we’ll do a deeper dive into the science of swimming for weight […]

Swimming is a great way to not only get into shape, but to stay in shape. If you’re looking for an intensive workout that’s easy on your joints – look no further than the pool. This exercise offers a myriad of physical and emotional benefits in contrast to it’s land compeers. There are four main competitive swimming strokes; […]

Switching from coffee to green tea was the best choice I’ve ever made. Mornings felt impossible without my coffee. Throughout my first two years of University I practically had coffee coursing through my veins. My nights were dedicated to assignments and papers; I would sleep between one and four hours every night. Due to this, […]

Fitness trackers are a great tool for monitoring and measuring your progress and performance. As wearables continue to become more and more popular, this trend has extended itself to the water. In a market now saturated with trackers of all sorts, you’re probably wondering which is the best fitness tracker for your needs. Hopefully we […]

Swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S.! These Olympic swimming athletes are the best of the best. During the Summer Olympics, they are among the highest medal winners for their country. Here are the top 5 American Olympic Swimmers and the impact their impact on the sport: The Top Olympic Swimmers of All Time […]

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 […]