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Exercise boosts kids’ and young people’s brain power and academic prowess, says a consensus statement on physical activity in schools and during leisure time, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Time taken away from lessons for physical activity is time well spent and does not come at

One in five Swedish children can’t swim. Which, in a land full of lakes and surrounded by sea, is one in five too many. So E.ON and the Swedish Swimming Federation have launched a VR-initiative to give kids the confidence they need to get into the water. Called The Power

At last week’s Olympic swimming trials, spectators got to see the very best American swimmers compete to attend the 2016 Olympics. What they may not have known is that behind the scenes were creatures not often see poolside: Dogs. USA Swimming welcomed 30 therapy dogs at the Olympic swimming trials

I love the happy chaos of my community pool. As New York’s Hudson Valley temperatures finally creep up to reach the 90s, we hit the pool. It has been a chilly spring. I love heat — the more pulsing and humid the better. Call me crazy (many do) but I

Swimming is a great recreational sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. But it’s important to know how to be safe while you’re in the water. The American Red Cross offers these important swimming safety tips you should be aware of before you head out to the pool

After years of swimming in public pools, you’ve finally gotten your own pool. Congratulations! So now that you have the pool, we have a very important question to ask you: are you maximizing it to its fullest potential? A swimming pool goes beyond just floating or getting your laps in.

Father’s Day. Sons and daughters around the world will be taking over the pool cleaning chore for Dad (I assume). So, if this turns out to be your job this Sunday, and you need a little help, then you’ve come to the right place. Get the Swimming Pool Ready for

It doesn’t matter what age you may be—swimming lessons can benefit anyone, at any stage. Did you just install a pool, and concerned about your toddler getting just a little too curious about the deep end? Enroll them in swimming lessons, and enroll yourself, as well! When it comes to

Three Reasons Why Swim Teams Matter Submitted by jacki.krumnow_1302 on Wed, 04/06/2016 – 15:30 Blog By: Michael Popke, Owner of Two Lakes Media One spring morning in 2004, my life changed for the better. That’s the day I officially became a swim dad. Since that time, I’ve spent a good chunk

Memorial Day is much more than just a three-day weekend and a chance to get the year’s first sunburn. Here’s a handy 10-pack of facts to give the holiday some perspective. 1. IT STARTED WITH THE CIVIL WAR Memorial Day was a response to the unprecedented carnage of the Civil