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How Swimming Can Transform Your Body For the Better
People who work out regularly do it for varying reasons. They might love the high of endorphins they get when their heart rate is up. They might be trying to reduce the risk of health problems later on in life, … Read More
Recommended Swimming Goggles for You
Have you ever been swimming—whether it’s doing laps or just goofing off—and your goggles keep slipping and letting water in? Or maybe they’re too tight and uncomfortable? Are you constantly having to take them off and clear off the fogging … Read More
Public Swimming Pool Codes and Health Standards: What You Should Know
Public swimming pools are supposed to be fun, safe places for families and individuals to exercise and have some fun. While being around water can pose some risks, there are several swimming pool codes and standards in place to regulate … Read More
Are You a Beginning Swimmer? Start By Learning These Easiest Swimming Strokes
Swimming is an important skill that also offers a lifetime of fun and recreation. Because of the gentle environment, swimming is something you’ll be able to do well after your body is no longer equipped for high-impact activities like running. … Read More
Help Your Child Overcome a Fear of Drowning With Swimming Lessons at SwimJim
Children are deeply intuitive. Their natural ability to pick up on emotions is refreshing and delightful, but it can also have unintended consequences. If your child has a fear of drowning or fear of deep water, it may be a … Read More
How the Virginia Graeme Baker Act Made Swimming Safer
In the summer of 2002, a 7-year-old girl named Virginia Graeme Baker stepped into a hot tub. Then tragedy struck. She was a strong swimmer, a member of the community swim and dive teams—but that didn’t help her when she … Read More
What Do the Experts Say About How to Be Happy and What Does Swimming Have to Do with It?
Are you looking to boost your happiness or raise happier kids? Then it’s time to jump in the pool. Research shows that exercise—including swimming—typically results in a number of physical, psychological, and emotional benefits. Beyond lowering blood pressure, losing weight, … Read More
What You Need to Know About Youth Mental Health in 2019
The mind of a young child can seem like a total mystery to many adults. Though all adults went through the same stages of development, it’s nearly impossible to remember what it is like to feel such intense and unregulated … Read More
Swimming Pool Exercise Equipment for Enhancing Your Workouts
When someone tells you that they work out, what do you think of first? Likely a gym membership, a pair of running shoes, or an exercise video. But exercising in a pool is just as beneficial as working out on … Read More