Category: Health
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She helped win national championships and fought off cancer. Then came the hard part.
Ask Alexandra Marshall what she loves about swimming, and her cherubic face morphs into an expression that can only be described as blissful. “Oh, I love this question,†says the 23-year-old Queens University of Charlotte student, closing her eyes and smiling. “Swimming brings so much peace to my life. The stress that I might be…
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10 Places You Should Never Ever Swim
If there’s a river or a lake near your house, then you probably know that certain places aren’t suitable for you to swim. Well, for example, if there are some hidden rocks or, according to some legend, a terrible monster. But there are places where not only you’re not supposed to swim, but you shouldn’t…
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Stay Fit: Drills To Make You A Better Swimmer
The fastest Indian in the water, Virdhawal Khade demonstrates 5 drills that will make you a better swimmer on the 37th episode of #StayFitWithCNBCTV18
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What are the benefits to becoming Autism Swim Approved?
Nat from Crocstars, an Autism Swim Approved Centre, explains how supported she feels, being a part of the Autism Swim community.
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Diving back into competitive swimming
Carl Waterer got back into competitive swimming a couple years ago and has found a multitude of benefits from the activity.
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Swimming in sea ‘increases risk of ear infections, stomach aches, diarrhoea’
A new study has found bathing in the sea increases the risk of ear infections, and gastrointestinal illnesses that cause diarrhoea. A major review of 40 previous studies found the risk of picking up stomach aches or diarrhoea increased by 29 per cent for bathers, compared to those who had not recently been swimming in…
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We Should Have Seen the USA Swimming Sexual Abuse Allegations Coming
As someone who competed for 11 years at the national level, I can tell you that as much as I loved swimming, I also hated it. Nearly every coach I came across with a reputation for being one of the best was also incredibly mean. Not just “makes you swim hard†mean, but yelling, cursing,…
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Why People Are Swimming in Freezing Water
Forget dipping your toe in the deep end. In countries around the world, intrepid swimmers of all ages plunge into ice-cold waters for a thrill that can feel as sharp as daggers–and bragging rights that last all winter. Welcome to the fun and frigid world of cold-water swimming. The hobby is nothing new. It’s been…
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YWCA Bergen County: Therapeutic Swim
The YWCA’s adapted aquatics specialists provide rehabilitation and recreation utilizing water’s buoyancy to reduce stress on weight-bearing joints and provide resistance to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve circulation. Aqua Therapy/Therapeutic Swim is for adults with orthopedic and/or neurological conditions and those wishing to continue supervised exercises following the conclusion of physical therapy. Includes cardiovascular,…