Pop Social Enterprise Showcases Swim Strong Foundation’s Mission and Work
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(Republished) Read About Swim Strong Foundation’s Community Work to End Drowning and more in The Journalist’s Resource Article
Link t0 Article Racial disparities in drowning deaths persist, research shows by Naseem S. Miller, The Journalist's Resource July 23, 2021 Worldwide, at least 235,000 people fatally drown each year, making it one of the leading causes of injury-related death. The U.N. General Assembly has said drowning is "largely unrecognized relative to its impact." Every year, 3,960 people die due to drowning in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's about 11 people a day. While local news stories...
Coach Paul Alerts Us to Losing Muscle Mass with Age and Suggests Ways to Minimize It
SARCOPENIA – MUSCLE LOSS AS WE AGE with Guest Blogger Paul Barry We lose lean skeletal muscle mass as we age which can create serious issues for us as it is a major component for our movement. Numerous factors can create this situation, but the following are some of the common reasons: Medical conditions. Becoming bedridden. Poor genetic disposition. High numbers of diseases. Muscle tissue changes with age. Commencing a more sedentary lifestyle. Injuries that affect or impair movement capability. Inadequate...
Swim Strong Foundation’s 15th Anniversary Celebration Begins with Some Friends
Swim Strong celebrates our 15th Anniversary with some friends. Elite athletes share their views on why understanding environmental water safety is so, so important. These Olympians understand the criticality of this knowledge. Don’t you think it’s time that you do too?
Climate Change and Water Safety: The Interconnectivity of Climate Change in our Lives
Millions of Americans are at risk because of flooding, storms, and wildfires. Climate-related risks are happening where they did not happen in the past. In New York City, we now experience “sunny day flooding”, a phenomenon that has nothing to do with rainfall; but everything to do with super tides. Florida and Texas have borne the brunt of this type of extreme weather for several years. Home prices in both states have declined between 3-5%. Think of how it must be for...
Read Coach Paul’s Article: Oxidative Stress– What Is It & Does It Impact Our Health?
Oxidative stress is not an everyday term but many of us have likely heard of Free radicals. Oxidative stress occurs when we have an excess of Free radicals in our body’s cells. Free radicals are oxygen carrying molecules in our body that have an unpaired number of electrons. Free radicals are created from both natural & unnatural causes e.g., The body produces them during normal metabolic processes. Antioxidants play a vital role in neutralising Free radicals by donating an electron...
Read Coach Paul’s Article on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy CBT) is an interesting field within Psychology that we can all utilise to make positive changes in our lives & overall wellbeing across a multitude of areas e.g., Relationships, Mood, OCD, PTSD, Anxiety, Negative Life View, Life Changes, Alcohol & Drug use, Sporting performance. While it is technique used widely by Psychologists & Therapists, the core principles on which it is based are within most people’s abilities to self-direct. Two Meta Studies that both had results compiled together...
Taking Climate Action with Swim Strong Foundation
We are well past the time of “Climate Change”. We are now in the era of “Climate Action”. Universities are beginning to understand this too. Walter Leal, head of the Climate Change Management Department of the University of Hamburg notes that in the field of higher education, programs have been created on climate as a concentration or at the post graduate level. Now changes are starting to be made in undergrad curriculum into law, science, medicine, economics, and literature. Why? Because...
Dr. Lawrie’s Training Course for Athletes and Coaches to Enhance Wellbeing
As we come out of the pandemic and start to create our new normal, our friend Dr. Bruce Lawrie is available to help us get back into a healthy groove. View PDF Here: 2021 April Psychology In Action Leaflet
Coach Merle Sets New Guinness Record for 30 Kilometer (18.6411miles) Swim
Update on Merle's Swim: Coach Merle sets new Guinness Record!!! Article Here: Guiness World Record: Farthest Swim In Monofin Swim Strong Founder on Merle the Mermaid 4/17/21 More Information about Merle Merle Liivand, born in Estonia, member of the Estonian National Swim Team, former Baltic States Champion, ice and open water swimmer, triathlete, entrepreneur, conservationist and yes, mermaid. Also, friend and Guest Elite Coach to Swim Strong Foundation, where she has taught several breaststroke Bootcamps; much to the delight of our swimmers! A video from her...
Remote Consulting – Sport, Fitness, Health & Wellness
We are excited that Coach Paul Barry is now offering his elite coaching services virtually! Coach Paul has been a great a friend to Swim Strong sharing his expertise with us from both a physical and mental wellness point of view. He is now willing to share that more directly with you on a personal basis! See his offering here. I have been a Blog Writer for Swim Strong Foundation in New York since 2014. My blog subjects cover a wide...
Our thanks to Coach Paul as he reminds us again: Do NOT hold your breath!!!
Shallow Water Blackout (“SWB.”) technically known as Hypoxic Blackout or Apnoeic Hypoxia claims many lives every year. Most cases are 100% preventable through increased awareness of what causes it & the danger it presents. “SWB” occurs when a person holds their breath underwater too long or other forms of hypoxic based actions. “SWB” occurs from low levels of oxygen to the brain known as Hypoxia. The physiological process is: An inability to breathe takes place either consciously or from physical over exertion. This...