Why Swimming May Be The Best Exercise As You Age
This article by Karen Rowan on zwemza.com is another great example of why swimming is essential as you get older! Falling down and getting hurt is a big problem for older adults, and researchers think that physical activity may lower people’s risk of falls. But now, a new study suggests that the only type of exercise that lowers older adults’ risk of falls is swimming. Researchers in Australia looked at about 1,700 men age 70 and older, and compared the types...
Why Are Swimming Skills So Important?
As we approach the New Year, I am reflecting on the overwhelming number of people I speak to on a daily basis that STILL don’t know how to swim! The American Red Cross conducted a recent survey and discovered that nearly half of American adults can not swim (their definition for the purpose of the survey “adults should be able to float or tread water for about a minute. Then be able to turn yourself so you...
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Troubled Waters NYC (ft. Swim Strong Members)
Check out Lauren Hard's Master Project on Troubled Waters in NYC . Swim Strong coaches and members are featured throughout! Lauren Hard Master's Project - Troubled Waters NYC from Lauren on Vimeo.
Abigail’s Story
Meet Abigail, a junior coach at Swim Strong: My name is Abigail and I am 12 years old. I have been a Girl Scout for 5 years and as a Cadette, I get to work on my Silver Award, which is the 2nd level service project with Girl Scouts. We are supposed to choose a project based on something we are passionate about. I decided to pursue Swim Strong Foundation for my Silver Award project because of my passion and love...
Holiday Raffle 2014
Swim Strong Foundation 5th Anniversary Holiday Raffle is available for purchase We are celebrating 5 years of saving and changing lives through the great sport of swimming Swim Strong has taught more than 4600 people to respect the water and develop strong swimming skills for safety, health, competition and enjoyment. 1500 children whose families could not afford to pay for classes received free swim lessons through our scholarship fund. With your help, we can do more!. The proceeds from our raffle go to...
Swim Strong is a finalist in the 2014 Diversity and Inclusion (DANDI) Sports Category
The DANDI Awards showcase individuals and organizations for their demonstration and outstanding commitment to the creation of a more diverse and inclusive world. This year they will continue recognize and honor those who do so in sports, our category. The third annual awards ceremony is scheduled for: Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 6.30 pm New York Times Building DANDI nominees are reviewed by an independent Ambassador Council who anonymously vote to select category winners. The Diversity and Inclusion Awards was founded in 2012. Previous winners in this category...
Body Composition Analysis
Body Composition Analysis can tell you your amount of body fat and the amount of lean body mass you have, and help you find the appropriate balance between the two which will be your ideal healthy weight. The term body composition is mentioned by Personal Trainers, Strength and Conditioning Coaches and Dieticians on a regular basis but what does body composition mean? There are a number of differing charts and opinions that circulate that give an idea of the range...
Swim Strong’s Marathon Runners
Lani Bohack Lela Moore Dominick Withanachchi Simon Kim Heidrun E Ziche