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Italian Engineers Turn Scuba Gear Into Life-Saving Ventilators

Mar 27, 2020

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rokur

in Equipment

While China seems to have dealt with the spread of COVID-19 within its borders, countries like Italy and the US have become the new hot spots for the coronavirus. And as the number of those infected continues to rise, so does the demand for qualified specialists and necessary equipment.

In response to this deficit, engineers at ISINNOVA have taken a genius step and teamed up with Decathlon and medical experts to convert full-face snorkeling masks into masks that can be hooked up to medical breathing machines that help those infected with the COVID-19 virus.

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12 Exercises to Build Swim Strength and Stability (resistance band)

Mar 27, 2020

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rokur

in Dryland

In this video you’ll learn how to execute 12 awesome swim exercises using resistance bands. This is a great way to get your “swim session” in while traveling or in the event your pool is closed. All you need is a resistance band.

https://youtu.be/lwUNIp8qkVk
What’s next for Olympic hopefuls after Summer Games postponed?

Mar 27, 2020

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rokur

in Competition

Local swimmer, Phoebe Bacon, talks about 2020 games being pushed to 2021.
How To Train For Swimming At Home Pt. 2 | Band & Swim Chord Training Exercises

Mar 27, 2020

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rokur

in Dryland

We canâ€™t always get to the pool for a swim, or even the gym so improvisation is required. There are a few options when it comes to maintaining your swimming specific muscles and in this video, Heather is going to be focusing on the use of physio bands or swim cords!
Desperate Times | Episode #5 | Michael Andrew Vlogs

Mar 27, 2020

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rokur

in Competition, Dryland

Moving Day for all of my Gym equipment! we prepare for quarantine by making sure I can continue to workout from home!
Hope swimmer on sudden end to athletic career: ‘I donâ€™t regret really anything’

Mar 27, 2020

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rokur

in Competition

Daniel Clyde heard it, but he couldnâ€™t believe it.

â€œI think a little bit disbelieve,â€ the Ann Arbor resident recalls. â€œI think everything accelerated so quickly with how our nation was responding to this pandemic.
Norfolk councillor dragged out of pool by Tenerife police after defying coronavirus restrictions

Mar 27, 2020

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rokur

in Safety, WTF

Joanne Rust, a Labour councillor at Kingâ€™s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council, was holidaying at the Paradise Park Hotel when she ignored pleas to exit the pool.

The 53-year-old, who was Labourâ€™s candidate for the North-West Norfolk parliamentary seat in December, flew to the Canary Island with her husband Marcus on Sunday, March 15 – a day after Spain declared a state of emergency.

Hotel guests were initially permitted to continue using the facilities including swimming pools and restaurants, but could not leave the premises.

But the following day, as restrictions tightened and guests were told to remain in their rooms, Mrs Rust defied the quarantine and began swimming in one of the pools.

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Out the Pool Ideas | Dryland Exercises for Swimming to Stay Active During COVID-19 [Podcast]

Mar 26, 2020

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rokur

in Competition

With seemingly the whole world on lockdown from COVID-19, in this week’s Propulsion Swimming Podcast we discuss what forms of exercise you should be doing from your home to keep yourself in shape during this tough time. We also discuss the future plans we have for this Podcast and YouTube Channel, asking our listeners to interact and give us topics they’d like to cover.
Morning open water swim in Ullswater

Mar 26, 2020

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rokur

in Open Water

Iâ€™m blessed to live next to the lake, so getting out for my daily workout isnâ€™t too bad. I live opposite Another Place the Lake where I normally operate guided swims and Endless pool coaching from www.ullswaterswimplace.com – As well as being the swimmer in this video I even managed to film it all as well!