Archive for December, 2009

  • Waterproof Music: Is it a good or bad idea in the swimming pool?

    Waterproof Music: Is it a good or bad idea in the swimming pool?

    Outside of the thrill of competition, swimming lap after lap in a pool can become a bit monotonous to say the very least. Staring at that blue line an the pool’s tiled floor, or gazing upward at the ceiling can lose its appeal after the first five or ten minutes. Unlike other cardio activities, such [...]

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  • Do swimmers need supplements?

    Do swimmers need supplements?

    You might have seen the myriad articles about Michael Phelps’ ‘unique’ dietary habits – reports range from 10 egg omlettes to French toast with powdered sugar – but one thing which crops up again and again is his use of sports supplements. Of course, it’s understandable that an Olympic Champion training six [...]

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  • Swimming Holidays

    Swimming Holidays

    If you are an aqua baby and have a special affinity for all things watery, your dream holiday will most likely be spent doing you favourite strokes! So just where are the best swimming holiday locales to choose from to ensure that you have an amazing time? Well, if you’re lucky enough to escape for at [...]

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  • Olympic Swimming

    Olympic Swimming

    With the recent announcement of London coming out on top for the hosting of the 2012 Summer Olympics, already preparations are being staged for this grand honour. For athletes however, the meticulous planning, rigorous training, and childhood dreams have been put in place years before 2012 may have entered the thoughts of many. Yet, that [...]

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