There are many ways to motivate yourself to get to the gym and workout. For example such strategies as envisioning the future you (who has not worked out and gained weight for an example) can help you get to the gym more often. Other simple things such as listening to music can help you be […]
Swim Lesson to Teach Swimmers the Back Float
The ability to float on one’s back should not be the first lesson taught to new swimmers. Unlike floating, other abilities in the water require lots of movement. Floating simply requires the student to relax. As a result, other swimming skills should be taught first. New swimmers will likely have a difficulty staying completely still. […]
Arm Entry and Shoulder Stress
Have you ever done something you’re not supposed to do even though you knew it was bad? Such as biting your nails or eating unhealthy? Well, believe it or not many things come from bad habits….bad things, imagine that! These bad things could range anywhere from gaining weight, to shoulder problems. You may say “shoulder […]
How Swimmers Can Gain Strength Training Out of…
Some activities are beneficial to a wide array of athletes from a diversity of sports. Weight-lifting and cardiovascular exercise can help any athlete improve their strength and endurance, qualities that are not just related to swimming. While it is always a good idea to keep track of workouts and warm-up beforehand, it is never a […]
What We Can Learn From the Controversial Biggest Loser Study
Have you ever tried to lose weight but felt like they system is working against you? Well, you’re right! The human body actually tries to prevent itself from losing weight by adapting its metabolism – slowing it down – to compensate for the increased activity and decreased intake of food. Although it may sound counter-intuitive, […]
Best Swim Meet Snacks
Properly preparing for a swim meet is extremely important. Beyond training, providing your body with healthy foods is a key to success. Some swim meets will last all day and your body needs to power to be able to perform. One great snack is fruit and yogurt, this snack provides protein and carbohydrates necessary for […]
How Yoga Gives You Better Sleep
Sleep deprivation, as the author notes, does not just make us tired – it leads to actual genetic changes. The article details the positive restorative effects yoga has on specific systems and functions in the human body. Sleep deprivation is less of a cause than an effect, and yoga helps battle the causes of sleep […]
How Working Out With Flippers Can Help Your…
Swimming fins are a wonderful way to get kids more involved in healthy exercises. The fins provide an enhanced form of swimming that will make pool time more fun for kids and encourage more exercised induced fun. Building leg muscles and easing the strain on joints will also promote longer swim times in the pool […]
This cake can flu proof your winter diet
If you like fruit and you want to ward off the flu naturally, persimmons may be the right berry for you. With over 80% of the RDI for vitamin C in one fruit, persimmons could be the perfect superfood. What gives persimmons their superfruit status? In addition to being extremely high in vitamins B and […]
Are 21-Day Challenges Habit Forming?
Have you ever wondered why people have a fascination with the number twenty-one? Whether a reference to the Bible or a poker game we like the number twenty-one, and the “you can do it” self-help gurus have decided that in twenty-one days you too can change your life. This blog is about a woman who […]
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