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?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
Greetings Swim Strong Friends in NEW YORK City and State, Please be aware that there are two Bills 2545A and A4846 making their way through the legislative process in the Senate and Assembly. They seek to promote the training of water safety education in NY State and City schools. We need you to reach out to your own Senator and Assembly Member and ask them to co-sponsor these bills and vote YES to pass them into law, The Senate Bill is Sponsored by Senator...
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This environmental program on water safety, “Know Before You Go®” (KBYG) can be viewed by you at home. Why is water safety knowledge so critical? ·Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death worldwide. African Americans are three times as likely to drown as other demographics. 95% of tragedies are PREVENTABLE! Due to global climate change our water levels are rising and our storms are intensifying. We need more knowledge of and a different relationship with water. "Know Before You Go!®, Water...
