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.
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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