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 swimming pool with an effective gutter system that prevents the wave from creating.
Swimming burns almost 30% more calories than running per hour.
65% of Americans can’t swim!
The biggest pool in the world is 7 times bigger than a football field and you can find it in Casablanca, Marroco
Swimming History Facts
Paintings found in Egypt depict people swimming back in 2500 BCE.
Swimming became an Olympic sport in 1896.
Women only started competing in the Olympics swimming competitions in 1912 – 16 years after men.
President Gerald Ford had an outdoor swimming pool built at the White House in 1975.
The Titanic was the first ocean liner to have a swimming pool.
The first ever swimming race was held 2055 years ago in Japan.
Weird swimming stuff
More than half of world-class swimmers suffer from shoulder pain
Breaststroke is the slowest Olympic stroke
Space shuttle turbopump could empty an Olympic pool under 25 seconds.
Freedivers are able to hold their breath for over 10 minutes!
Swimmers’ ankles are so flexible, they can touch the ground with their toes while laying down on their backs.
Swimmers are actually sweating while swimming in the pool – remember to hydrate!
The first ever swimming goggles were crafted from tortoise shells.
Professional swimmers often state that they are shaving their body to 'feel the water better’.
When swimming, you are using EVERY major muscle in your body.
Do you find yourself in this story? If so, you might enjoy your own Swimmo training watch! You might also like to read some other quotes we got about Swimmo from real users.
Latest swimming technology available for You
Boost your workout with these advanced features
Lap and Distance Counting
Fully automatic and accurate with and without professional turns.
PaceKeeper™ Mode
Set your goal and swim at a predefined pace. Smart vibrations will tell you when you need to speed up or slow down.
Heart Rate Monitoring
Stay in your chosen heart rate zone and burn calories more effectively. Smart vibrations will let you know when you need to push yourself harder or slow your pace down.
Real-Time Haptic Feedback
Swimmo communicates specific actions via unique vibration frequencies.
Custom Workout Goals
Using Swimmo App you can quickly create your own training goals that are best suited for you and your needs. Sync them wirelessly to Swimmo watch from your smartphone.
Training History
(Swim Logbook)Simple charts and detailed views of the training sessions are always with you in a dedicated mobile app for Android and iOS.
High-Precision Calorie Counter
Advanced algorithms based on pulse deliver more accurate data about calories you’ve burned.
Rotate&Tap™ Technology
Designed to be easy to use in the water. You don’t need to press any buttons to use your Swimming Training Watch. Simply rotate your wrist and tap the screen to gain full control over your watch.
Swimming Community
Share your swim data with your friends via Facebook and other fitness apps. Compete, compare, and cheer each other on.
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