by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Dec 12, 2024 | article, Swimming
Swim for Longevity and Vigor Want to live long and strong? Swim for longevity. Swimming is the most beneficial of the aerobic sports because it increases lung capacity, utilizes many muscles in the body, is great for energizing the vital organs, and is very low...
by Ryan Stramrood, Distance Adventure Swimmer, South Africa | Dec 12, 2024 | article, Swimming
What is Extreme Cold Water or Ice Swimming? As there are very few who will in their life times attempt an extreme cold swim (6-11C, 43-52F) and/or an ice swim (0-5C, 32-42F), I will just touch on this. Note that the level of acclimatization below is more specific to...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Dec 12, 2024 | article, Swimming
Cold Water Swimming Can Improve Health and Vigor Cold water swimming can be very beneficial to long term optimum health. Routine swimming in cold water can (i) boost metabolism, (ii) improve blood circulation,(iii) help build and maintain a strong immune system, (iv)...
by Eney Jones Pool and Open Water Champion | Dec 12, 2024 | article, Swimming
“It is only with the heart one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye” The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery Your nemeses . . . . the sun, the waves, buoys too far apart or dropped by the pack; what should you do? Trust your pool...
by Eney Jones Pool and Open Water Champion | Dec 12, 2024 | article, Swimming
“You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails” Swimming in a long sleeve wetsuit is better than it used to be. The material is lighter and more flexible yet it is still restrictive and confining. How do you adapt your stroke to the constriction? Use the...
by Eney Jones Pool and Open Water Champion | Dec 12, 2024 | article, Swimming
When open water gets rough . . . and it is not the water! “Ain’t that a kick in the head?” How to maintain your poise and composure when you have just been: Ziplined – pulled under and back by the ankle High fived to the face Clipped – every stroke...
