Swimming is an exercise anyone can do—but its an especially great exercise for individuals with multiple sclerosis. Because multiple sclerosis often affects muscle control, coordination, temperature regulation, and more, many types of exercise can be difficult for MS patients. In the case of swimming, however, the benefits are great—without some of the typical risks. Let’s look more closely. Why is swimming so good for MS patients? Buoyancy. Because water is buoyant, it offers support and helps you feel lighter. As a result, it can put less strain on your muscles, offer a greater range of motion, and even help relax…
Author: rokur
rokur
Production engineer and certified swim coach. Full-time IT consultant, spare-time swimming aficionado. 2 sons, 2 daughters and a wife. President of the Faroe Islands Aquatics Federation. Likes to run :-)
In partnership with the film Wonder, SoulPancake surprises 13-year-old hero, Virgil Smith, who trudged into the Hurricane Harvey flood waters with an air mattress to transport his stranded neighbors to safety. We’d say that deserves a Standing Ovation! As a thank you to Virgil for choosing kindness, he was awarded an Auggie Award! This was a scholarship to help with school, and a donation to the Harvey relief efforts made in his name. #ChooseKind https://youtu.be/7y8HjalvoaM
This movie project was created by Shawn during Spring 2018 semester in Mrs. Pack’s class. https://youtu.be/NyxPlLuQX0o
Vertical kick is one of the best ways to get better at kicking in freestyle, backstroke and butterfly. On this video we will tell you why. https://youtu.be/d30RNrUBLqc
There are free events across the Valley at Aqua Tots Swim Schools. https://youtu.be/QySR6Eajqoo
On 17th of March EURASIA SWIM CUP began 2018 season! Amazing Cyprus! https://youtu.be/w8zm7oFmOLw
Rob Brydon stars as jaded accountant Eric, disillusioned with life, who finds unlikely solace in an all-male synchronised swimming team. Initially keeping their personal lives in the locker, the ramshackle squad and coach Susan slowly reveal their inner lives. As they embark on a journey to compete in the World Championships, will they sync or swim? https://youtu.be/QF_LFuq-zoo
University of Florida swimmer Caeleb Dressel sets another American record, this one in the 100 fly (42.80). https://youtu.be/hNPO3CgACXc https://youtu.be/AjWkcxMzzhQ
Traveling by plane greatly increases our chances of getting sick, or so many of us are wont to believe. To be fair, it’s not uncommon to come down with a nasty illness after we return from a vacation or business trip. But is flying the culprit? The latest research suggests the answer is no—but much of it depends on where we sit. New research published today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that airline passengers infected with influenza—a disease that spreads through the air—aren’t likely to infect other passengers who sit more than two seats to the left or right, or…
An extremely interesting article here on Zwemza, on when and why Ian Thorpe decided quit and on what he thinks we should to for our athletes After a long stint away from the prying eyes of the Australian media, including a much-publicised training stint in Los Angeles, Ian Thorpe is preparing to return to Australia-based training for a possible tilt at the 2007 World Swimming Championships in Melbourne. Thorpe thinks the pool is his little secret but is blindsided by what he encounters. “I was ready to go, and there was this crowd of media and paparazzi at the pool.…