With the COVID-19 delta variant causing increased concern, YMCA New Hope Aquatics Director Meagan Matrejek says there are ways to reduce your risk. Safety measures include showering before and after you get in the pool and bringing your own equipment. Matrejek also says it’s always a good time to brush up on how to respond to water emergencies too.
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Latest TV Speaks to Out to Swim About Getting Into the Water Post-Olympics
Latest TV News Editor, Mark Walker, speaks to Iain Gowers, Steph Ramsay, and Mike Cox about the swimming organization, Out To Swim. This was established in 2006 as a sibling to the London aquatic group. They are a group of sociable LGBTQ+ and allies who swim for fun, fitness, or competitions. They share an enthusiasm to improve with like-minded people and be part of an LGBTQ+ inclusive club. Women, men, and non-gender specific swim inclusively, from all ages. Out To Swim is open to all with a positive attitude. The club is an adult club and those under 18 are not able to participate. For contact, venue information, and pricing visit: https://www.outtoswim.org/brighton/
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Coach Todd DeSorbo on UVA Swimming Becoming a Household Name | Richmond Times-Dispatch
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East Valley Swim Coach Died by Suicide Days After Child Sex Trafficking Arrest | 12 News
Days after an East Valley swim coach was arrested in a human trafficking sting, he took his own life at a gun range.
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Swimming Allowed At Rockaway Beaches After Shark Sightings | CBS New York
Rockaway beaches are open today after multiple shark sightings Wednesday.
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Ashleigh Johnson on Winning Olympic Gold and Her “Mission†to Bring Diversity to Aquatic Sports | CBS This Morning
Powerhouse goalkeeper Ashleigh Johnson is back in the United States with a new accessory — an Olympic gold medal. Team USA women’s water polo team beat Spain 14-5 in the final weekend of the Tokyo Games.Â
It is the second gold medal for Johnson, who blocked 11 of 15 shots in the championship match. For Johnson, the gold medal represents a journey that has been years in the making.
“It is so interesting. Because everything fixates on the medal but the medal is just like a representation of this whole journey. It is so beautiful and it means so much to me. But it is, like all of the hard work of the past five years, of the previous four years, that goes into building that medal. And like a figurative sense. That really is what we’re going to hold on to. And this just represents all of that,” Johnson told “CBS This Morning.”
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DNR Could Ban Swimming in Lakes During Dangerous Conditions | WOOD TV 8
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Swimming for Better Health and to Avoid Injuries | Mayo Clinic
Swimming is often touted as a great workout for all ages, offering benefits not only for the body but also for the mind. As a form of exercise, swimming keeps your heart rate up and builds muscle strength. It also can be a great form of stress relief.
“Swimming is a wonderful sport. I definitely recommend swimming for people of all ages,” says Dr. Matthew Crowe, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, and sports medicine expert who spent many hours in the pool as a competitive swimmer in his youth.
“Swimming is easy on the joints, and it’s very good for both cardiac health and your core strength. And it also can give you really excellent strength around the shoulders, and hips and knees,” says Dr. Crowe.
While the benefits of swimming and aquatic exercise far outweigh the risks, injuries can occur, especially with competitive swimmers who often train upward of 20 hours a week.
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Kerry Katona Blasts Adults Who Wee In The Sea In Heated Debate | Good Morning Britain
We’ve all been there – you’ve just carried your beach thing across the beach and found your spot only to realize that you need a wee and there isn’t a toilet in sight. So is it okay to jump in the water full of swimmers and kids splashing around to go for a wee? It’s in billions of gallons of salty water, is it rude to fellow swimmers or detrimental to the environment?