Swimming Pool Headlines
How does Exercise Improve Mental Health?
We know that exercise has positive effects on the brain. Researchers at Duke University demonstrated several years ago that exercise can be an effective antidepressant. Other research has shown that...
More swimming pools could be reopened (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor said yesterday that he hopes to open 17 or 18 city swimming pools this summer. That's up from 14 last year, but down from 31 in 2003.
Second Oldest Woman's Record, Janet Evans 400m Freestyle Record, Broken
The second-oldest world record in the women’s record book has fallen. Laure Manaudou of France broke U.S. Olympic gold medalist Janet Evans’ 17-and-a-half-year-old record in the 400m freestyle at the...
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.
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...
Mayor favors inquiry on alleged swimming pool scam (Sun Star)
ZAMBOANGA City Mayor Celso Lobregat on May 8 welcomed the proposed inquiry of the City Council to look into the alleged scam of the swimming pool upgrading facilities that cost the city P15 million.
Janet Smith: Investment in open-air swimming pools (Guardian Unlimited)
Investment in lidos would help battle obesity, says Janet Smith.
Swimmer's Freestyle Technique and Swimming in a Short-Course Yards Swimming Pool
Hall of Fame Swimmer (and coach) Jonty Skinner, the first man to break 44-seconds in a 100-yard freestyle and the second man to break 50-seconds in the 100-meter freestyle, discusses...
Take steps necessary to prevent swimming pool accident (The Brunswick News)
When the sun is blazing full-force in the summer, a cool dip in a backyard swimming pool can be convenient and quite refreshing.
There's a lot of sharks swimming in the pool here, so we have to follow the letter of the law." (The Monument Newspaper)
Gray Planning Board member Don Hutchings, just prior to a potential vote to pass a final subdivision plan, learned that it was lacking two required pieces of information. The plan was tabled, pending completion of the required permits.
Get swimming pools ready for safe fun this summer (The Huntsville Times)
MADISON - It's not quite warm enough to enjoy outdoor swimming yet, but David Glassman says it's a good time to start thinking about summer pool safety.
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