Swimming goggles are extremely common for kids and adults alike. Goggles let your kids play underwater for extended periods of time, they can practice and play without irritating their eyes. It’s important to know what to look for when choosing kids swimming goggles. It may surprise many parents to learn that the decision to have […]

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; […]

One of the biggest decisions a parent will make when transitioning back to work is choosing the best child care centre for their child.  Choosing a day care centre can be an emotional and difficult experience for many families. It is hard to believe your little one will soon be out of the house and […]

Have no fear taking your newborn baby swimming, it’s a fun bonding activity and experience for you and your child. Swimming is safe for babies as long as you’re vigilant, attentive and informed. Even though you can take your baby swimming before they get their immunization shots, there are a few things you need to take […]

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, […]

It’s important to apply sunscreen before swimming outdoors as it protects the skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. It’s easy to lose track of time spent under the sun while you’re having fun in the cool water. Long-term repeated exposure to the sun without protection can have some pretty nasty effects. UV rays cause […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 repair […]