Health and Water Safety Tips by the American Red Cross
These General Water Safety Tips will help you stay safe in, on, and around the water! Also check out our additional safety tips below for specialized aquatic activities. Read on at RedCross.org
The Healthy Swimmer from the May/June 2008 issue of SWIMMER magazine
Three very good articles worth reading in this issue. Swim Safely (open water swimming), Ten Tips: Open Water Safety and Sunburn: Prevention Beats Treatment
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We Are the Role Models by Linda Shoenberger
Recently I spoke at the Reno City Council in favor of a new aquatic center. I was chosen to represent our community's Masters swimmers. Read on at Dynoswim.com
Team WH: Don't Think, Just Do by Cristina Goyanes
Though I may not be the best at negotiating my salary or winning an argument with my boyfriend, I'm excellent at talking myself out of a workout. Read on at Women's Health
Quit making fun of this sport by Jim Caple
OK. No more synchronized swimming jokes.
Synchronized swimming has long been the butt of Olympic jokes, surpassed only by rhythmic gymnastics for total punch lines and likely subject of a Will Ferrell movie. But after spending some pool time with U.S. Olympians Kate Hooven and Kim Probst, I can confidently assure you, synchronized swimming is one mother of a sport. Read on at ESPN
Swimming by Richard Weil, MEd, CDE
Introduction to swimming: Swimming is an activity that burns lots of calories, is easy on the joints, supports your weight, builds muscular strength and endurance, improves cardiovascular fitness, cools you off and refreshes you in summer, and one that you can do safely into old age. Read on at MedicineNet.com
Benefits of Water Aerobics
When it's the time for hot winds, it becomes difficult to carry out workout, because of excessive heat. Read on at iloveindia.com
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