Swimming

Hurricanes and Swimming

Lance Winslow — 2007-07-27

If you are a swimmer then you may have problems in the aftermath of a large category hurricane. During the 2005 Atlantic tropical hurricane season we saw many hurricanes which took out the power plants in the local region as well as the power lin

Pool Safety Covers

Ken Marlborough — 2007-07-27

As far as safety is concerned, a pool without a pool cover is like a house without a roof. The key advantage of pool covers is that they keep the pool clean and reduce maintenance, while establishing a secure barrier.

Pool safety covers are

Inground Pool Covers

Ken Marlborough — 2007-07-27

A vinyl pool cover has often been referred to as an in-ground pool cover. In-ground pool covers have been in use for many decades. They provide a wide range of benefits and can be quite easy to remove and replace, depending on the style chosen. Th

Swimming Pool Covers

Ken Marlborough — 2007-07-27

A swimming pool can provide families with hours of entertainment and the opportunity for healthy recreation. However, unless care is taken, swimming pools can prove very dangerous. The sad fact is that it takes just thirty seconds for a child to d

Cliff Diving

Jimmy Sturo — 2007-07-27

Adding a new dimension to the sport of diving, cliff diving is defined as the acrobatic perfection of diving into water from a high cliff. Braving the rough rocks, divers take a plunge in the hard-hitting water beneath to experience a thrill to la

Introduction

Michael Silver — 2007-07-23

She came shooting off the wall like a human torpedo, gliding through the water with cold, relentless precision. Unleashing her incomparable, undulating dolphin kicks, Natalie Coughlin began to pull away from the field in the l00-meter backstroke,

How To Find And Repair Most Swimming Pool Leaks

Thad Pickering — 2007-07-23

It's not uncommon for pool owners to notice that water seems to be leaking out of their pool after opening it for the year. But where is the leak coming from? Let's take a look and see how to find and repair swimming pool leaks.

First of all

The Facts Need To Know About Swimming Pool Heaters

Thad Pickering — 2007-07-23

If you been considering getting a heater for your swimming pool to help extend the swimming season, you probably have a lot of questions that you would like to have answered. So here are some facts about swimming pool heaters that you really need

Swimming

Michael Lastun — 2007-07-23

Swimming, one of the most popular activities in the country, is a healthy active way to spend your time. More and more people are visiting water parks, lakes, rivers, or the ocean. Over the past century the quality of the recreational water has i

Jacuzzi - Soak Your Inner Spirit Afresh

Sharon Albright — 2007-07-23

Jacuzzi is a large bath or a pool like structure that is equipped electrically to sprout jets of water and air bubbles from different points at the occupants. It is truly entertaining to get soaked in the fountain of water that shower on you from

Above Ground Pools - Make an Informed Choice

Rob Coxworth — 2007-07-23

Nothing is more fun and inviting than a backyard pool. Beating the summer heat with family and friends is one of summertime��s biggest pleasures. With the huge popularity of above ground swimming pools this major backyard water feature is not onl

Test, Shock, and Save - How to Enjoy Your Swimming Pool and Spend Less Time and

Rob Coxworth — 2007-07-23

A family swimming pool can be a great addition to any household A gathering place for friends and family, for relaxation, for exercise, parties and more. Unfortunately many prospective pool owners and even those lucky enough to own a pool are put

Got the Baquacil Blues?

Rob Coxworth — 2007-07-23

The easy way to change back to chlorine in your pool.

Baquacil was a huge hit when introduced to the pool market in the late 1980's. While pricey, it gave pool owners the convenience and confidence of a "cook book" solution to the hit or mi

Swimming Pool Pump Energy Savings

Gregory Fort — 2007-07-23

When you bought your swimming pool, you knew the summer fun involved additional costs. First in line is the cost of the pool. Next there is maintenance and pool chemicals. Then you received your summer electric bills.

You cannot eliminate th

Pool Safety Includes Kids Knowing How to Swim

Gregory Fort — 2007-07-23

As we go through life it is amazing how many people you meet that never learned how to swim. If these parents ever accompany their children to swimming pools or lakes, they do not have the skills to save their own child. Teaching children to swim

Shark Attack Predictions for 2006

Lance Winslow — 2007-07-18

In 2005 we saw many shark attacks and it appears that this is an increasing and an alarming trend for surfers, beach go��ers and parents alike. Some believe that the warmer waters are causing these pre-historic and quite well adapted and evolved pr

So, You Want to Swim Laps at Home

TC Thorn — 2007-07-18

Whether you grew up on a swim team or came to lap swimming later in life, you know what great exercise the sport is. Swimming can not only provide a cardiovascular workout, but it tones muscles as well. And, of course, it burns calories. That m

Read this Article if You Have a Fear of Drowning

Lance Winslow — 2007-07-18

One of the Biggest Fears appears to be the fear of drowning. Unfortunately when Hurricanes Strike more people die of drowning than from the wind itself or something falling on them. The fear of drowning appears to be universal to all humans. Peopl

How To Develop A Strength Training Workout To Swim Faster!

Steve Preston — 2007-07-18

Swimming is a very unique sport to develop a proper strength training workout for. Swimming is one of the few sports that requires more upper body strength for maximum performance. In fact, swimming requires at least 80% of strength from the tor

Swimming from Nevada to California

Brian Kohlmeier — 2007-07-18

Every summer the open water swimming season peppers the calendar, and for years I have shrugged it off with complete apathy. Hell, I��m accustomed to many, many years of competitive swimming in the pool. Why would I want to jump in a large body of

The Uses and Benefits of Enzyme Based Swimming Pool Chemicals

Brian Barker — 2007-07-18

A highly effective new line of enzyme based swimming pool chemicals has recently been introduced to the pool industry. These all-natural swimming pool products break down harmful organics present in swimming pool water using enzymes, instead of ha

Swimming Pools - Let's Get Wet

Rhonda Mettaroy — 2007-07-18

��Beverly Hills. Swimming pools. Movie stars.��

That line from the theme song of the 70��s sitcom ��The Beverly Hillbillies�� shows us how far we have come in relation to swimming pools. Swimming pools were a real status symbol back then. Now nea

Family Fun - Is Swimming In A Safe Pool

Beverly Marshall — 2007-07-18

Family fun is one of the most important things you can strive for to give your children some lasting memories they will always cherish; even into adulthood. Your children will always remember the times you spent together as a family on vacation o

Summer Has Come and so Have the Swimming Pool Trips. Put on Your Bathing Suits

Abdul Hameed — 2007-07-18

Swimming pools in summer feel like a heaven. Cannot imagine a summer without swimming pools. Getting in the pool is not only a great feel but a swimming pool is also a treat for your eyes {I mean the cool water}.

In tropical and warm areas o

Swimming Pools

Jeff Lakie — 2007-07-18

Summer is a welcome treat, especially if you live anywhere that gets a lot snow over the winter! So when summer arrives, getting the pool open and ready is probably your highest priority, and your family and friends are likely already lined up wit

Shopping for a Swimming Pool

Jeff Lakie — 2007-07-10

When the summer rolls around and the air heats up, we all dream of having pools in our own backyard. However, before shopping for pools, it is important to be aware of safety issues. Make sure you are willing to take on the responsibility before y

Family Fun �C Is Swimming In A Safe Pool

Beverly Marshall — 2007-07-10

Swimming Pools �C Let's Get Wet

Rhonda Mettaroy — 2007-07-10

��Beverly Hills. Swimming pools. Movie stars.��

Swimming Pool Safety For Children

Frank G — 2007-07-10

A swimming pool in the yard can be very fun and a great time for the family. But, It can also be very dangerous for children. If possible, do not put a swimming pool in your yard until your children are at least older than 5 years. But if you alre

Synchronized Swimming Advantage for Twins

Lance Winslow — 2007-07-10

The Olympic Contests for Synchronized Swimming are a testament to the natural human ability of telepathy. What we find in College and University Level synchronized swimmers thru observation and data of the top athletes is that those teams which ha

Swimming Pools Don't Need to be Poisoned

Richard Amburn — 2007-07-10

There are a significant amount of swimming pool owners that have actively searched and replaced their conventional chlorinated filter systems for a more advanced and safer system. There is a growing concern on the negative health potential of chl

Need to Get Into Swimming Shape?

Kevin Koskella — 2007-07-10

Have you taken a break from swimming?

Do you feel out of shape and feel the need to get back in shape quickly? \rHere are some tips to help you get back to feeling the best you can in the water:

1. Don't try to do too much too soon. St

Learning to Swim on Your Side: Your Key to Triathlon Swimming

Kevin Koskella — 2007-07-10

When we learned to swim freestyle as children, most of us swim flat in the water, with little or no hip rotation as our arms are doing the majority of the work. Many triathletes and open water swimmers have found it necessary to change their stro

Interval Training for Swimming Distance

Kevin Koskella — 2007-07-10

Training for a distance swimming event is very different from training for a run or cycling event. When training for a marathon, for example, you would start out with short runs, and gradually increase your mileage each week as you build up endura

Swimming Pool Alarms Compared

Ian Partridge — 2007-07-10

Pool Eye In-Ground Alarm System

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Do you want two levels of protection at an affordable price? Combining a motion detector and underwater wave sensor, this innovative pool alarm system provides double safety and peace of mind. The init