Swimming is a childhood memory most people have in common. Memories of friends and family that gathered around taking dips when the heat of the summer became too much. But why do we swim less as adults? It is not only healthy, but it is still fun. That inner child is still there. Taking a […]
4 Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes and 3 Reaons Why It’s the Best Kitchen Tool Ever
Among a variety of kitchen tools the crock pot is definitely a favorite. Here is the short list of reasons why. Using a crock pot can be such a time saver, simply add in your ingredients and several hours later you have a home cooked meal. Some crock pot recipes require some prepping, you can […]
The Nutrition Survival Guide (Don’t Become a Diet Zombie)
It doesn’t take much effort to come across a plethora of new fad diets. All of them promise remarkable weight loss, but only if dieters rigidly follow specific and sometimes rather bizarre guidelines. However, blog author Matilda Iglesias says that diets like these create food zombies so obsessed with the rules of their diets that […]
21 Affirmations to Transform Your Life
Have you ever wondered or wished for a “rewind button” in your life so that you could just go back and make everything the way you wanted it to be, You won’t believe what I am going to say now “Yes you can..!!!”. Your mind has the ability to do that. This author explains to […]
How to stay motivated
Confidence is important motivation. The process of ‘interrogative self-talk’ results in recognizing obstacles and how to tackle them. Ask yourself what you plan to do to overcome specific difficulties. Don’t ignore the subconscious negativities. Say them out loud and figure out why you think you cannot accomplish something. Being accountable to yourself is also important. […]
Super Gran: 85-year-old Merton Park grandmother aims to break 32 world swimming records this …
Jane Asher 85 year old, mother of four and grandmother of 11; from Merton Park has dedicated the last 25 years of her life to swimming. Receiving at least 25 world records before the age of 80, she plans this year to accomplish 35 by the age of 85. Some of her success comes from […]
Are you Guilty of these Common Breaststroke…
From skilled swimmers to beginners, breaststroke mistakes are common because it is the hardest stroke to master. For those who are able to master the breaststroke, their improvements in the water are well worth it. For a swimmer at any level, the breaststroke is still the toughest stroke to get just right. At pools all […]
Relaxing: You’re Doing It Wrong!
Relaxation isn’t about being in a state without stress. In order to get into a state of relaxation, you must first remove whatever feelings or thoughts that are bothering you. The method of doing so is different for everyone, but it doesn’t matter what you do so long as it releases the excess feelings and […]
Six Yoga Moves for #Swimmers
Yoga can be used as a solid complement to any exercise routine, and it pairs particularly nicely with swimming. Not only is it calm and restorative and an energy booster, but its poses strengthen actual movements employed by swimmers. Swimmers need not only strong muscles but strong cardiovascular health and overall stamina. Different yoga poses […]
Your No-Excuses 8-Minute Workout That Delivers
The Fit Bottomed Girls blog brings you a new post about the 8 minute workout. It is designed for all people of any fitness level. This short and effective workout uses only your body weight and will guaranty to get your heart pumping while building up a sweat! A motivational explanation of the format and […]