Monday 19 December 2011

Swimming Facts...

Swimming facts....
  • Swimming started in the 1st century.

  • Over 50% of world-class swimmers suffer from shoulder pain.

  • Swimming has been a part of the Olympics since 1896.

  • Peanuts are a source of energy for swimmers.

  • The shorter your hair is the more chance you have for swimming faster because there is less friction
  • Swimming can be done for competition and it is helpful in survival.
  • Swimming strengthens the heart and lungs 
  • Swimming works out all of the body’s major muscles
  • Going swimming is very relaxing and has been compared to yoga and meditation in terms of its soothing effect on the mind and body.

1 comment:

  1. Lovely post - thanks for linking up to the Love All Blogs Fitness Showcase! We all love swimming, my husband is a much more "serious" swimmer than I am, but I love taking my children to the pool regularly and want them to be confident and capable in the water. Cx

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Olympic swimmer Darren Mew