Fitness & Wellness
Enjoying tough training
Training. Exertion. Dieting. Sweat. Sacrifices. Would I be right to think that most people shiver when they hear these words, overcome by laziness and already feeling tired? But this list …
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“Swimmer’s ear”: symptoms and treatment
Swimming is an excellent sport for your health with lots of both physical and mental benefits. Unfortunately, you should not swim under certain special circumstances, like for example when suffering …
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What to eat BEFORE entering the water and why
Swimmers have a very special kind of relationship with food. Generally speaking, it is never a good idea to take a swimmer out for a meal, because they probably love …
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A swimmer’s nutrition: when to eat, what to eat and training
One of the main issues concerning a swimmer’s nutrition is what to eat and when to eat it: it is advisable to eat a diet based around small but nutritionally …
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Little swimmers grow up: Do you know everything about water safety?
How many times have you heard that “swimming is good for correcting children’s posture” or that “it is vital for children to strengthen their muscles”? All true, certainly, but swimming …
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4 types of food for a vegan swimmer (and swimmers in general!)
Here are 4 types of vegan food that are highly recommended for a sportsperson/swimmer. We recently discovered there really are vegan swimmers. So, let’s look at four types of food …
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Do you feel down? Try hydrotherapy!
Hydrotherapy is an ancient practice that as the name suggests uses water for therapeutic purposes. The German naturopath Sebastian Kneipp, father of modern hydrotherapy, has created over 160 useful techniques …
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Can swimming help you lose weight?
Let’s find out if and how swimming can help you lose weight. Today we will be looking at a subject that lots of people are interested in. But take note, …
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Swimming: age does not count!
You can exercise at any age and there are certainly no age limits on swimming at the pool. Swimming could (and should) play a significant role in counteracting the natural …
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Returning to the pool after a long period of inactivity: What you need to know
A few simple rules to follow to better face your reentry into the water. We decided to go back to the pool after a long period of inactivity and now …