Swimming Equipment & Accessories » Fitness http://www.swimdsa.com Swimming Equipment & Accessories Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:25:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Swimming for Fitness http://www.swimdsa.com/swimming-books-and-magazines/swimming-for-fitness-4.htm http://www.swimdsa.com/swimming-books-and-magazines/swimming-for-fitness-4.htm#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 20:12:13 +0000 Swim Instructor http://www.swimdsa.com/swimming-books-and-magazines/swimming-for-fitness-4.htm

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From useful swimming equipment to tips on training for distance, speed and strength, this practical handbook contains advice about all aspects of swimming, as well as a variety of progressive training programmes, and a specially designed swimming fitness test…. More >>

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From useful swimming equipment to tips on training for distance, speed and strength, this practical handbook contains advice about all aspects of swimming, as well as a variety of progressive training programmes, and a specially designed swimming fitness test…. More >>

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From useful swimming equipment to tips on training for distance, speed and strength, this practical handbook contains advice about all aspects of swimming, as well as a variety of progressive training programmes, and a specially designed swimming fitness test…. More >>

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A swimming training manual for masters swimmers, triathletes, and swimmers-for-fitness. Take a swim test that evaluates your swimming ability and fitness level, and then on to 30 workouts that fit your current level. After 30 sessions, retake the swim test to see if you have improved enough to move up to the next level of slightly more demanding workouts. Workouts are appropriate from beginners to high level swimmers. Instructions on basic things like how to adjust … More >>

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From useful swimming equipment to tips on training for distance, speed and strength, this practical handbook contains advice about all aspects of swimming, as well as a variety of progressive training programmes, and a specially designed swimming fitness test…. More >>

]]> http://www.swimdsa.com/swimming-books-and-magazines/swimming-for-fitness.htm/feed 1 Water Fun: Fitness and Swimming Activities for All Ages: 116 fitness and swimming activities for all ages http://www.swimdsa.com/swimming-books-and-magazines/water-fun-fitness-and-swimming-activities-for-all-ages-116-fitness-and-swimming-activities-for-all-ages.htm http://www.swimdsa.com/swimming-books-and-magazines/water-fun-fitness-and-swimming-activities-for-all-ages-116-fitness-and-swimming-activities-for-all-ages.htm#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:13:07 +0000 Swim Instructor http://www.swimdsa.com/swimming-books-and-magazines/water-fun-fitness-and-swimming-activities-for-all-ages-116-fitness-and-swimming-activities-for-all-ages.htm

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Swimming participation in the United States rose to 58 million in 2005, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. A popular activity for both fun and fitness, swimming is now easier to learn, enjoy, and use as exercise with Water Fun. Including more than 100 stunts, skills, games, and workouts that may be tailored to meet specific needs, this book has something for every age and skill level.

To help beginners gain confidence in… More >>

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HydroRobics will help anyone improve flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, and cardiovascular conditioning while minimising muscle soreness and stress injuries. The book also includes: 50 different exercises for all parts of the body; sample HydroRobics workouts; tips on weight Reduction. HydroRobics is also the perfect exercise programme for elderly, overweight, pregnant, or physically impaired individuals because it takes advantage of the natural buoyancy … More >>

]]> http://www.swimdsa.com/swimming-books-and-magazines/hydrorobics-a-water-exercise-program-for-individuals-of-all-ages-and-fitness-levels.htm/feed 1 The Waterproof Coach: The Waterproof Workout Book for Fitness Swimmers and Triathletes http://www.swimdsa.com/swimming-books-and-magazines/the-waterproof-coach-the-waterproof-workout-book-for-fitness-swimmers-and-triathletes.htm http://www.swimdsa.com/swimming-books-and-magazines/the-waterproof-coach-the-waterproof-workout-book-for-fitness-swimmers-and-triathletes.htm#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:13:55 +0000 Swim Instructor http://www.swimdsa.com/swimming-books-and-magazines/the-waterproof-coach-the-waterproof-workout-book-for-fitness-swimmers-and-triathletes.htm

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The Waterproof Coach is a unique, self-paced workout book for swimmers and triathletes. This book is completely waterproof. Swimmers can take the book pool-side and plan their workout as they swim. Each page of workouts is cut into three segments–the first segment contains a warm up, the second a main set, and the third a cool down. The book can easily be configured into over 6,700 different workouts by combining any warm up with any main set and any cool… More >>

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Water exercise is excellent for physical therapy and fitness because it enhances range of motion and eases pain of movement. This book makes it easy for you to design your own water exercise program, whether for injury rehabilitation, special conditions, cross-training, or just shaping up. Water Exercise features 78 clearly described and illustrated exercises that range from beginning to advanced levels of difficulty. The book also provides complete exercise prog… More >>

]]> http://www.swimdsa.com/swimming-books-and-magazines/water-exercise-78-safe-and-effective-exercises-for-fitness-and-therapy.htm/feed 5 How Can Fitness Swimming Help You? http://www.swimdsa.com/swimming-article/how-can-fitness-swimming-help-you.htm http://www.swimdsa.com/swimming-article/how-can-fitness-swimming-help-you.htm#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:12:10 +0000 Swim Instructor http://www.swimdsa.com/swimming-article/how-can-fitness-swimming-help-you.htm Many people ask me what it is I like about fitness swimming. Is it the cool blue waters, the sensuous feel of water lobbing all around me or the desire to complete the customary miles regardless of biting cold or sweltering heat? The answer is – none of these!

What I like most about my swimming ritual is the happiness it brings me. You see, I am no competitor. I do not swim at competitions and I do not have any medals or trophies to flaunt. But, what I do have is the ability to swim nonstop for a few miles, and a body and mind that has grown infinitely richer because of my swimming routine. I am a fitness swimmer.

In the concrete crazy, money spinning world around me, I am not alone. Actually, less than one-third of swimmers are into the sport for competition. Reports say that there are more than 35 million fitness swimmers in the US alone. Most of us swim because we love it. Of course, it also helps that swimming is such a great fitness activity both for the body and mind.

Fitness swimming is an easy way to keep fighting fit. The inherent nature of swimming makes it a gentle and comfortable activity for any age group. Many fitness swimmers over the age of 50 are people who have come into the sport to get away from high cholesterol levels, increase blood pressure levels, cardiac problems and asthma or muscle injuries. With fitness swimming, it doesn’t matter if you are overweight or obese. This is one exercise where you won’t feel the entire weight of your body bogging you down. In fact, you feel much lighter in water than on land because the density of water is almost similar to the density of the human body. The good part of all this is that your body is not placed under any stress or tension while you are swimming. Unlike other kinds of exercise, you can never sustain an injury while swimming. That explains why swimming is a recommended form of exercise for people who are recouping from an injury or illness.

Since swimming is an excellent form of aerobic workout, it can burn calories efficiently. In fact, it can burn twice as many calories as vigorous running, staircase climbing and treadmill jogging. Even three hours of swimming a week is enough to bring you muscle strength, flexibility and endurance.

Fitness Swimming is a great all round exercise. It works out every muscle of the body gently yet rigorously. The superb physique of competitive swimmers is an indication of how swimming can make you lean and trim – a true treat for the eyes!

But, fitness swimming is not just about your body. Swimming is a fantastic form of meditation too. As you place one arm in front of the other, humming your favorite song to yourself and floating effortlessly in the water, your mind goes into a ‘Zen’ mode. Stress is quickly forgotten. Deadlines don’t matter for a while. The noise of the city leaves you. There is only you and the water. New ideas emerge. Old problems seem less life threatening. Life seems full of possibilities. An incredible sense of well being envelopes you.

Why do I love fitness swimming? There really is no one answer.

HomeSwimmer is the original, award-winning, portable fitness swimming system for fun and effective swimming exercise at home or on the road.

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