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The Best Sports to Keep Kids Ages 6 and Under Active
Sports play a key part in everyone’s physical and emotional health. Participating in sports helps all of us get out and move, which can also help to improve our strength, self-esteem, self-discipline, and critical thinking skills. … Read More
5 Stages of Physical Development in Early Childhood
Some of the most important times for any person are the years she spends growing up. They can determine who she is, how well she performs, and the foundation of her personality for the rest of her life. That’s why … Read More
Why It is Never Too Late to Learn How to Swim
For many adults, putting on a swimsuit and heading to play in the water, whether it be on a boat, in a pool, or even a local pond or lake is terrifying. It isn’t a question of feeling embarrassed or … Read More
Put This On Your Bucket List: Top 10 Water Parks in the World
In the late 1950s, a man by the name of Robert Byers developed a small recreation park on the banks of the privately-owned Lake Dolores in the middle of the hot Mojave Desert. What started as a personal retreat for … Read More
Early Childhood Nutrition: What Children Need for Optimal Physical Development
Childhood obesity is growing in America and the leading cause is directly linked to the food our kids eat. Here are a few food facts for kids and what you need to know about each age group to make sure … Read More
Protect Your Skin from Chlorine Damage
Pools and hot tubs are treated with chlorine to make sure that water stays clean, sanitary, and safe to swim in. Chlorine takes care of any unwanted bacteria and germs that can be found in water, but it can also … Read More
Famous Black Olympic Swimmers Who Paved the Way
The Olympics are always exciting to watch. They bring the fastest and strongest from around the world to find out which nation has cultivated the best of the best. While it’s always inspiring to see what is happening with the … Read More
How to Tread Water
Treading water is a life-saving skill. If you or your child is ever in water, it’s important for you to be able to get to the surface of the water, catch your breath, and get enough strength to either swim … Read More
How Many Calories Does Swimming Burn?
How Many Calories Does Swimming Burn? Breaststroke—This stroke burns around 700 calories an hour at high intensity. Backstroke—While breaststroke is more efficient at burning calories, you may prefer the backstroke. This stroke burns around 550 calories an hour at high … Read More