Fitness & Wellness
Fitness, weight-loss and body toning: 5 busted myths
1. Calories don’t count: FALSE! Of course they do! The only way to lose weight is to put our bodies in a situation where they are in calorie deficit; in …
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Swimming With Contact Lenses
Most people don’t have perfect vision. If you’re far-sighted, you may feel a bit helpless at a restaurant when you’re unable to read the menu. At the pool, though, near-sightedness …
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Swimming as a cure for stress
Early mornings, cars, traffic, smog, computers, deadlines, queues, rushing about, shopping, delays… The list could go on for hours, but that would just make everything even more stressful. Stress is …
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Pool etiquette: basic points for good cohabitation
At times all that is necessary is an exchange of glances, a small gesture to understand each other right away. A passing, a dive, a slowing down of pace. Sharing …
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A few suggestions on quick post-workout recovery
In order to have a strong and healthy body, you have to learn how to love yourself, dedicating the same amount of attention to your recovery as you do to …
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Swimming is good for your heart!
Find out all the cardiovascular benefits of swimming! Swimming is the most beneficial sport of all for both your body and mind: it keeps you fit and improves your overall …
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Speed up your metabolism and burn more calories!
Are you a beginner swimmer, who is trying to work out how to burn more calories to improve your fitness? Then this is the article for you! First of all, …
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Swim Drill designed to burn off those calories
It can seem daunting, getting back in to shape in the New Year with all the other things you’ve promised yourself you’ll be doing. Short consistent workouts are the best …
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Healing water, benefits of swimming in rehabilitation
Physicians, physiotherapists, orthopedists all agree: water is a valuable ally in rehabilitation programs, because it strengthens the muscles without fatiguing joints, improving balance and promoting postoperative recovery. That is why …
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Lose weight…with water!
Today we’ll learn how something as simple as water can be useful when following a weight loss plan. But I’m not going to talk to you about how to swim …