After 12 years of working with a swim coach Jeanne Safer was able to change her stroke almost instantly. The swim coach had been working with her for months on changing her breast stroke. After viewing the stoke under the water with cameras the coach noticed the way she moved her head. After adjusting this […]
The Truth about Five Common Swimming Myths
There are five common swimming myths. These myths have been taught to us since we were kids learning to swim. Many of them come from our basic survival instinct of trying not to drown. If we focus on these myths of how we try to stay above the water and kick more than we should […]
Three ‘Secrets’ of Swimming Faster
There are three secrets to help you swim faster. The first one is start with your stoke length. This will have the biggest impact on your speed. The length of your stoke as opposed to the number of stokes has the biggest impact on how fast you swim. The second is to consider is your […]
What The Body-Acceptance Movement Doesn’t Want You to Know!
Do you care too much about the way you look? Workout coach Jessi Kneeland separates fact from fiction in this telling article about the relationship between how you see your body, your fitness goals, and the effectiveness of your workout routines. From the “Body Awareness Movement” to counter movements, she explains how you can rethink […]
Cooking At Home for Your Health
There are seven easy steps that any person can follow to help them eat healthier and make better food choices that they will enjoy. First of all, people can be healthier by planning meals ahead and making sure they are well balanced with fruits and vegetables. If your meal has leftovers, you are less likely […]
How to boost your mood during winter
Are you suffering from the winter blues? Are you sick and tired of feeling not bothered and depressed? Check out these great tips for feeling re-energized in the winter months. Try yoga and stretching to help release unwanted toxins. This will also allow your body to prepare to take on the upcoming challenges that are […]
Why positive affirmations really work
Perhaps it seems too simplistic to say that a person can overcome negativity by giving herself positive affirmation. However, according to an article in Women’s Health and Fitness, this technique can truly lead to improvements in self-image and movement toward goals. Psychologists quoted in the article explain that self-affirming statements spoken to one’s image in […]
5 Reasons to Just Keep Swimming into Adulthood
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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