Is it a city so ancient it defies our understanding of history?
Or just a rock? I took a little swim around so you could decide. This is Yonaguni monument.
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Earlier is better to teach kids water safety, swimming
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children between the ages of 1 and 4, but the chances of a drowning accident are drastically reduced when kids are enrolled in formal swim lessons.
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How To Swim Backstroke | Technique For Back Crawl Swimming
Backstroke can be challenging to learn, it’s the only stroke where you can’t see where you’re going and it requires good coordination and timing. With a bit of practice, however, you’ll be swimming backstroke confidently in no time, and this video is a great place to start when learning the stroke!
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Swimming With Orcas & Penguins
Wildlife cameraman has an up close and personal encounter with filming Orcas hunting penguins.
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Monday swim in Beijing
Its a Monday in January 2020 in Beijing. This quick video is a glimpse in time.
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Lewis Pugh Thanks SUSE for Sponsoring his Historic East Antarctica Swim
Lewis Pugh thanks SUSE for their support of his historic swim in East Antarctica to fight climate change and create 1 million sq km of Marine Protected Area around the continent.
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USRPT Beginner Swim Workout – 30 Minute Ultra Short Race Pace Training Set
This week’s workout is for beginner swimmers who are interested in short, but FAST swim workouts – also known as Ultra Short Race Pace Training (USRPT).
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Swedish floating hotel lets hardy visitors take a chilly dip
The Arctic Bath has finally opened in Swedish Lapland. The circular hotel, which somewhat resembles a frosted donut when viewed from above, floats on a river and provides visitors with a luxury getaway that includes a restaurant, spa, and a plunge into the icy water.
The Arctic Bath is situated on Sweden’s Lule River, which was once used for transporting timber. This is reflected in the design of the hotel’s main building, which sports an attractive logjam-inspired exterior.
The circular building floats in summer but freezes in place during the harsh winters experienced in that part of the world and is connected to the nearby shore via footbridge. It has a plunge pool at its center that allows brave visitors to experience the cold water and contains three saunas, a spa treatment room and hot baths, with massages, facials and more on offer. A restaurant serves locally-sourced food and there are also activities like a dog-pulled sled ride, horse riding, and ice fishing available.
Six floating cabins provide accommodation nearby. Each sleeps two and features a small wooden deck on which visitors can sit outside and watch the northern lights (or the midnight sun during summer). These floating areas of the Arctic Bath were designed by architects Bertil Harström and Johan Kauppi, who were also responsible for the nearby Treehotel.
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A Day in the Life of a Student Athlete: Swimmer Edition