Swimming Pool Headlines
Swimmer, do you have a runner's kick?
Even the worst of kickers can develop an adequate kick for freestyle, which may be all you need to become a better swimmer. Here are some remedies to help you...
Still Afraid to Swim in Open Water?
Paul Newsome offers more tips on how to overcome the fear of swimming in open water. One method is to focus on something else, to get your attention off of...
Identifying Your Energy Loss
Identify places where your are losing energy. Those losses are making your life feel heavy. Stopping theses leaks is part of the process to speed your way to success. When...
How do you know how hard you are working?
A simple way to determine exercise intensity
There are a variety of methods for determining exercise intensity levels. Common methods include the talk test, the target heart rate range, and the...
Disease Transmission at Recreational Aquatic Facilities
Since 1983, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has published surveillance summaries entitled “Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports” (MMWRs) that focus on public health and a range of risk factors...
Janet Smith: Investment in open-air swimming pools (Guardian Unlimited)
Investment in lidos would help battle obesity, says Janet Smith.
Drive launched for safety at swimming pools (Gulf News)
Abu Dhabi: The General Directorate of Civil Defence will launch a campaign for safety at swimming pools by imposing stricter rules and regulations. According to the Civil Defence, all the swimming pools in the city and its suburbs will be inspected for safety measures and safety gear used.
New alarms aimed at swimming pools (San Jose Mercury News)
When the weather warms up, kids head for the swimming pool. And accidents happen. Two new wireless pool-safety devices let parents keep tabs on tots who wander toward the pool without adult supervision. The Safety Turtle Wireless Gate Alarm warns adults up to 200 feet away if a child opens the gate to a pool fence without an adult nearby.
Golden Girl by Michael Silver with Natalie Coughlin
Very enjoyable read, great introduction that sets the tone for the rest of the tale of Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin's up and down career in the swimming pool, a career...
Girl scouts add color to swimming pool (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
Girl Scouts and Modern Woodmen representatives throughout La Junta planted flowers at La Junta Municipal Pool and Wipeout Waterslide Saturday as part of Join Hands Day.
Swimming pool will not open in Douglas (Sand Mountain Reporter)
After talking to Commissioner Buddy Allen, Douglas Mayor Paula Phillips and the Douglas Town Council voted Monday night to not open the pool as originally planned.
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