Tag: swimming
Top 20 must-haves for perfect summer holiday – including a nearby beach and all-inclusive drinks
The ‘perfect’ summer holiday must be all-inclusive, offer plenty of sunbathing spots and just a ‘stone’s throw’ away from the beach. A poll of 2,000 holidaymakers revealed Brits ideally want at least three different daily activities on offer and at least five restaurants to choose from when holidaying abroad. While 27 per cent said they…
Top 5 Exercises to Help You Sleep Much Better
Those who sleep for five hours or less have a 30% greater chance of developing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer, according to a recent study by PLoS Medicine. While many Brits struggle to sleep, the cost-of-living crisis is also seeming to make our sleeping habits worse. A recent study by Sun…
ShinyShiny snippets: AI helps French discover undeclared swimming pools
The discovery of thousands of undeclared private swimming pools in France has provided an unexpected windfall for French tax authorities. Following an experiment using artificial intelligence (AI), more than 20,000 hidden pools were discovered. They have amassed some €10m (£8.5m) in revenue, French media is reporting. Pools can lead to higher property taxes because they…
Top 10 physical activities people do at least once a week
Swimming can be the best sport to relieve stress while walking could clear a mental block, according to experts. TV personality and GP Dr Zoe Williams has recommended movements you can undertake to help improve certain moods. She advises getting some fresh air by walking if you are having a mental block or feel…
Discussing The Mental Health Benefits Of Getting Out On The Water
Statistics show in the past few decades that mental health conditions are on the rise worldwide. Although there have always been encouragements to improve our physical state and health, mental health has been at the forefront of well-being in recent years. This can be seen in the global effort to focus on mental health in…
5 land exercises for more power in the pool
Want to make sure you are in great shape and have plenty of power when you eventually return to the pool? Here are five exercises which should help... For competitive swimmers, life during lockdown is especially hard. Unlike other sports such as running, even playing football, swim training is difficult if you aren't actually allowed…
Natural Ways To Boost Your Energy
Suffering from low energy levels can have a drastic effect on your quality of life, as it’s tough to perform to your full potential when you don’t even have the motivation to climb out of bed each morning. Exploring artificial solutions such as caffeinated drinks will only provide you with short term relief, as a…
Top 10 books about swimming – including Roger Deakin’s Waterlog
Now that summer is fast approaching, guest writer Ashley Norris of Strong Words Magazine picks his top 10 favourite books and novels all about swimming.... “When you enter the water, something, like a metamorphosis happens. Leaving behind the land, you go through the looking glass surface and enter a new world.” Ok, so perhaps not…
Swimming in the fast lane – Thames Baths announces new Swimmobile project
Don't have a nearby pool to dive into? Don't worry. Coming soon to a street near you could be Britain's first mobile swimming lorry with a built in 40ft pool! First announced in back in 2016 by artist and Thames Baths Ambassador Amy Sharrocks and architects Studio Octopi, Swimmobile is inspired by a council led programme…
Top 10 Xmas gifts for the #swimming enthusiast
Swimming is a great sport, but when it comes to accessories to improve and monitor your performance - or even just to keep you entertained - there hasn't been that much on the market, compared to other popular sports such as cycling or running. That is until now. Here Chris Price looks at just some…
