Category: Health
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Swimming in sea ‘increases risk of ear infections, stomach aches, diarrhoea’
A new study has found bathing in the sea increases the risk of ear infections, and gastrointestinal illnesses that cause diarrhoea. A major review of 40 previous studies found the risk of picking up stomach aches or diarrhoea increased by 29 per cent for bathers, compared to those who had not recently been swimming in…
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We Should Have Seen the USA Swimming Sexual Abuse Allegations Coming
As someone who competed for 11 years at the national level, I can tell you that as much as I loved swimming, I also hated it. Nearly every coach I came across with a reputation for being one of the best was also incredibly mean. Not just “makes you swim hard†mean, but yelling, cursing,…
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Why People Are Swimming in Freezing Water
Forget dipping your toe in the deep end. In countries around the world, intrepid swimmers of all ages plunge into ice-cold waters for a thrill that can feel as sharp as daggers–and bragging rights that last all winter. Welcome to the fun and frigid world of cold-water swimming. The hobby is nothing new. It’s been…
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YWCA Bergen County: Therapeutic Swim
The YWCA’s adapted aquatics specialists provide rehabilitation and recreation utilizing water’s buoyancy to reduce stress on weight-bearing joints and provide resistance to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve circulation. Aqua Therapy/Therapeutic Swim is for adults with orthopedic and/or neurological conditions and those wishing to continue supervised exercises following the conclusion of physical therapy. Includes cardiovascular,…
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Dana Vollmer’s Best Advice To Someone Who Has An Arrhythmia
Olympic gold medalist Dana Vollmer was diagnosed with an arrhythmia at age 15, but still went on to break world records. It doesn’t get more inspirational than that!
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Man’s Chronic Pain Disappears After Vigorous, Cold-Water Swim
According to doctors from the United Kingdom, a 28-year-old man who had been complaining of persistent, post-operative pain was cured after jumping into incredibly cold water for a vigorous 60-second, intense swim. Roughly two months prior to his swim, the man had undergone an endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy procedure to treat his severe facial blushing. In this procedure,…
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The child sporting prodigy dilemma
Cate Campbell was known as “the swimmer” at school. She was the kid who was good at sports. “In a way you become addicted to the praise and recognition,” the Australian champion says. Despite the diligence of her parents in trying to preserve her sense of self, her identity became inextricably fused to her performance…
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Jeff Jordan – Swim For It
Jeff Jordan is a keen swimmer – at 73yrs old he swims every week and as much as he enjoys his regular dips in the pool, he knows that for some – length after length of crawl, breaststroke or backstroke can become just a little bit boring – especially for children. So, he devised nearly…