Month: July 2020
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Uncertainty surrounds one-year countdown for Tokyo Olympics
There is officially one year to go until the delayed Olympics. Tokyo 2020 was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. But with the virus far from contained, the Games are still very much in doubt.
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Access To Sierra ‘Hidden Gem’ Swimming Hole Shut Down Due To Overcrowding
California park officials have shut vehicle access to a pristine swimming hole in Northern California due to an influx of visitors to the “hidden gem†that has become a popular photo backdrop on social media. There are just 12 parking spots near Yankee Jim’s, a sliver of crystal clear water on the North Fork American…
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Motivate yourself! | Olympic State of Mind
The power of self-talk and music is all Australia’s swimming sensation, Ariarne Titmus, needs to motivate herself to get her going in her quest to reach the top.
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First NYC pools open Friday, swimmers share their excitement
New York City opened eight public pools Friday, the first of 15 planned openings.
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Team USA swimmers train however possible for Tokyo 2021
Gunnar Bentz and his teammates in Georgia have used, among other things, a water slide to simulate their dives.
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‘Happy to be back’: Londoners return to gyms and indoor swimming pools | AFP
Londoners express excitement over the reopening of fitness centres and swimming pools. At the Kensington Leisure Centre in west London fitness enthusiasts once more don their swim caps and spandex as coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased following a months-long closure.
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10 “Primal” Movements to Build Your Core + Circuit Workout
Keep your core strong & functional with these “primal” movements. All of these movements demand more total body integration & motor control. This means a greater challenge, but also a lot more fun and potential to translate your training to better overall movement ability.
