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Fitness Swimming For Beginners

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In a previous article, I wrote about my recent experience using swimming workouts to lose weight and get in shape. All you need to get started is a suitable pool to swim laps (25 yard pool recommended) and the determination to make something happen. I started out by getting in good enough shape to walk two or three miles briskly six days a week. When I could comfortably do that, I was in good enough shape to swim. I found that I was able to swim over and back, rest a couple of minutes, and do it again. In my … Continue reading →

Swimming Lessons for You & Your Child

With summer rapidly approaching, a favored activity for you and your children is more than likely to be swimming. My daughter loves the water and if she could spend all day in it, she would. Swimming lessons are a great idea, especially for young children, to improve their skill level and to help maintain water safety. Whether you sign your child up for swimming lessons at the YMCA, with a private instructor or try to teach them yourself, you will find that lessons are rewarding for both of you. You will worry less about your child if they are strong … Continue reading →