When it comes to physical benefits, swimming is a tough sport to beat. There’s broad agreement that swimming is very beneficial for all age groups, in a physical sense. However, if you are a regular swimmer, there is no doubt that you have experienced the mental health benefits of swimming. If you are not a...
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When it comes to teaching your child how to swim, a lot of parents have a dilemma between enrolling them in group swimming lessons or getting a private swimming instructor. Both of the options have their advantages and disadvantages, and the only way to make a good and well-informed decision is to get familiar with...
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Having a child that naturally gravitates towards swimming and water is great because it means that the child’s motivation to swim comes from within. However, once you notice your child’s passion for swimming and water, it is your responsibility to nourish it and see what it grows into; it might be a short-lived whim, a...
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Earplugs and nose clips are some of the most common swimming accessories. They are designed to keep the pool water out of your nose and ears to improve the quality of the swimming sessions. Professional swimmers widely use earplugs and nose clips, but some of the beginners are often not convinced about the benefits or...
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The majority of people are familiar with the fact that swimming is one of the best and safest forms of exercise for the body and mind! However, there are some misconceptions and myths about this sport that are swimming around (pun intended!). We are here to bust some of the most common myths and misconceptions...
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If the idea of swimming terrifies you, you should not feel bad about it, and you should know that you are far from alone. According to several studies that have been done over the years, over fourteen million people suffer from an extreme fear of water. However, being scared of water does not mean that...
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The total immersion technique is definitely much, much less scary than it sounds. This swimming technique focuses on getting you to copy elite athletes and learn how to swim like a fish. Keep reading to find out more about this interesting swimming technique. What is the Total Immersion Swimming technique? We have a US swimmer,...
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If you are pregnant and carrying the extra weight around, you might not feel like working out at all; the last thing on your mind is getting sweaty and even more exhausted. However, exercise is recommended for a healthy pregnancy and easier birth (unless otherwise advised by your doctor). Swimming is an excellent middle-ground because...
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Many people cannot wait to get back into the swimming pool once they reopen for the public, but many are fighting a feeling of being rusty due to being out of the pool for several weeks or even months. If you are one of those people, there is no need to feel disheartened or worried....
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Overweight people often do find it difficult to find physical activities that will help get them in shape and keep them active and healthy. The high body mass and makes many movements difficult, and overweight people are much more likely to get injured, due to the mass they have to manipulate with their every movement....
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Even though the sport many think that all you need for swimming is a sturdy swimsuit and a pair of swim goggles to protect your eyes, the truth is a bit different. Taking just one glance at a pool deck during a swim practice will let you know that swimmers come prepared with the mesh...
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Competition days are nerve-wracking, to say the least. And no matter if it’s your first one or your hundredth competition, the nerves will never completely go away. However, it is always helpful to learn some tips, tricks, and tactics that will help you prepare for the big day, keep the nerves at bay as much...
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In one of our previous posts, we explained ways to improve your swimming revolving around speed. Speed equals best times, which are the ultimate goal in competitive swimming – there’s no doubt of that. Actually getting there, however, may require a more careful management. A large portion of your training will indeed be pushing yourself...
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Swimming is a great form of exercise, and an excellent sport for every part of your body. It’s low-impact, meaning it’s the perfect sport to practice as you get older because it’s much less likely to harm your joints or bones. It’s great for cardio, and for working on strengthening the smaller muscles throughout your...
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Swimming is engaging and fun but also full of weirdness and crazy fun facts. So we have decided to make a little compilation of fun facts, stats, and information about our favorite sport! Enjoy! Crazy Swimming Stats and Info Swimming burns almost 40% more calories than biking per hour. ’Fast pool’ is a kind of...
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Today we want to show you what benefits of measuring swim results are seen by the fitness swimmers. To let you better imagine this we want to present you with a typical fitness swimmer day using Swimmo training watch that you can learn more about on our website. Today we want to show you what...
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This is one of those questions asked constantly on forums and social media sites by beginners who would like to start seeing results as quickly as possible. The answer is – it depends on your level of experience and you should never 'skip ahead’ thinking that you’ll achieve more starting at 9 training sessions a...
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Recently I’ve watched a great video guide on a sidestroke and realized I’ve completely forgotten about it planning our blog posts. It is not only me who did that as there’s very little on that subject on the internet. One of the possible reasons is that it is not a competitive style other might be...
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It’s almost Valentine’s Day so we figured we should do something special in celebration of those we love including our children and close friends. So we dug up some of the comments you’ve left under our posts and give you voice again to let you say how would Swimmo help those you love and respect!...
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