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Swim Lessons for Kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you not begin formal swimming lessons until kids are at least 4 years old. That is the age that children are thought to be 'developmentally ready' for swim lessons. That doesn't mean that...
Children's swimming pool forced to close (Belfast Telegraph)
A Northern Ireland leisure centre's swimming pool has been closed as health chiefs investigate the source of a bug that has struck down 11 children since the beginning of October, it emerged today.
Could you swim from Alcatraz to Shore - with your Hands and Feet Tied?
A retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant completed what many have said is an impossible feat. He swam the 1.5 mile distance from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco with his hands and feet tied, becoming one of only three people...
Swim with the World's Largest Fish
At Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia, you can explore the underwater world of colorful reefs and a variety of fish and aquatic mammals. And yes, this is the place to dive and swim with the world's largest fish, the whale shark....
Fence encircling swimming pool should be priority, specialists say (Miami Herald)
Gary Smalley, sales director for Stroud Enterprises in Fort Lauderdale, one of the largest fence companies in South Florida, was adamant about the need for homeowners to enclose their pool -- by any means necessary -- as soon as possible.
Rocket Launchers for more Swim Start and Turn Speed
Plyometric exercises are a great ways to improve power, speed, and strength. Doing "Rocket Launchers" can increase your power off the blocks and off every wall. Rocket Launchers are specific training for the muscle groups used in starts and pushoffs....
MR. FIX-IT: How to get swimming pools blue again (Miami Herald)
The storm has passed, but your pool has suffered. The water is green, there's scum on the bottom, top and sides and it's full of leaves and branches and the lawn furniture you put there pre-Wilma for safety.
Fun for hot Joburgers at local swimming pools (The Star)
Joburgers without the luxury of private swimming pools need not worry if the blistering heat threatens to make them lose their cool. Most municipal swimming pools have been gleaming blue with water and ready to use since September 1.
Stop Supporting 'Illegal and Cruel' Dolphin Captures and Dolphin Swim Excursions
Besides the cruelty involved, swim-with-dolphins programs can also be dangerous to the public. Because they are ill-suited for captivity, dolphins can become agitated and aggressive from forced interaction with humans. In Japan, dolphins are captured by driving entire pods ashore...
Masters Swimming is for Anyone
Do you think that swimming on a Masters or adult swim team is not for you? You could be wrong. Masters swim teams usually have a place for everyone, novice to expert. (Meghan Gibbons/Washington Post)...
Butterfly Drill - 4-Kick + 1-Pull
With the correct timing of the kick, butterfly can almost seem easy. What is the correct timing? For most swimmers, it means taking two kicks per armstroke. Where do you place those kicks? Here is a drill that will teach...
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