Hydrotherapy has a plethora of benefits that go beyond the improvement of circulation that the thermal temperatures induce. This form of water-based therapy also helps enhance stimulation in the lymphatic system while it works on flushing out toxins that are present within the system. The jets that are often present work by massaging the body, […]

If you’re thinking about joining a swimming program or even starting your own regimen in pursuit of a New Year’s resolution, there are a few pieces of advice that expert swimmers would like to offer. The first word of wisdom that avid swimmers want to pass on, is adequately familiarizing yourself with lane etiquette. Always […]

When determining how fast a swimmer is able to perform, coaches measure how much water they are able to hold. The specific amount of water that a swimmer holds is equivalent to how much pressure is put on each hand throughout each cycle of pulling. There is a new form of technology called the Pressure […]

Ancient civilizations have long known about the benefits surrounding hydrotherapy, but physicians did not recognize it as a legitimate medical approach until the 19th century. Hydrotherapy works by a patient immersing themselves in water that reads 33-36℃. These thermal temperatures end up opening up the small blood vessels that are present all over the body, […]

Many people are under the impression that the breast stroke is not only the hardest swim stroke to teach, but also the most difficult to engage in. Surprisingly, the butterfly technique actually requires much more energy to complete, because the swimmer has to simultaneously integrate high speed and low speed movements within the same stroke. […]

Having a good range of motion is critical when swimming, and many people do not have the optimum range. This is where yoga can really help.There are several yoga poses that can help open up the chest area, releasing tension in the pectorals,relax the shoulder muscles, and even improve reach. It is recommended to practice […]

Hydrotherapy uses the buoyancy of water and the temperature to treat physical and neurological disorders and disabilities in order to help treat of prevent lose of muscle bulk and strength. The bulk and strength aspect comes from the low impact and resistance of the water when used in a therapeutic setting. It also makes it […]

Energy is needed for bodily functions, both voluntary and involuntary. Primarily, energy is stored in 3 forms and each has their own system of use. ATP is stored in the muscle and is in a minimal supply, used mainly for fight or flight reactions. Then there is aerobic and anaerobic, with the key difference being […]