Health and Recreation

How Swimming Has Made Its Mark. Or Mike. Or Tarzan.

In case you just now returned to this planet from vacation outside the solar system: swimmer Michael Phelps earned eight gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics’ besting the swimming record of seven gold medals won in a single Olympics held by swimmer Mark Spitz since 1972.

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Swimming And Cardiovascular Health

Cardiovascular health is often a blanket term used to describe a primary benefit for many kinds of exercise and activities that promise body-friendly, healthful results. But what is cardiovascular health, and how does it relate to swimming?

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Swimming: Exercise That’s Healthy AND Fun

There’s so much information about the many benefits of swimming that it’s hard to sum it all up in one article. But “cheer” up – we’ve developed a way to remember just how good you’re treating yourself each time you make the minimal effort necessary to take another dip in your kayak pool.

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The 30 Minute Swimming Pool Workout

If you can free up just a half an hour, your swimming pool can provide a refreshing alternative to sweating it out on the home gym or driving to the health club. As you will see, swimming pool workouts can be tailored to meet your individual needs as your athleticism (or lack thereof) allows.

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Pool Party Planner: A Checklist

A swimming pool can certainly be a private oasis or backyard vacation for close friends and family. But if you’re like the millions of people who gear up to throw a pool party every season, the following pool party checklist will help you make a serious splash with your guests!

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