Do swim caps keep water out of ears, or are wet ear canals an inevitable byproduct of your regular swim? I hate getting water in my ears, but I love my daily dip in the pool. There is a whole science and history behind the invention and development of swimming caps. And at times, wearing…
Swimming always brings a smile to my face, but are swimmers happier than other people? Recent research appears to suggest that swimmers have the edge over other athletes when it comes to mental and emotional health and wellbeing. And swimming isn’t bad for physical health, either! Today I’ll look into whether it’s really true that…
What shoes can you wear in the pool? The best way to answer this question is to match your water shoes to your water plans. What do we mean by this? Today’s aqua shoes technology is surprisingly advanced. This is great news because today you can find the perfect type of water shoes for any…
Are swim caps water proof? Swimming caps were actually not designed to keep hair dry. Rather, these close-fitting caps were first developed to improve hydrodynamics for competitive swimmers. In other words, these caps can reduce drag, which in turn can help you swim faster. This is great news if you aim to improve your lap…
Can you swim every day or are there downsides to having a regular dip? I love swimming and if I have the chance I will get in the pool, ocean or a lake every single day. But in order to keep up the pace and stay healthy, there are some things you need to be…
Can you get fit just by swimming? Swimming is my favorite way of staying fit, but getting fit by swimming alone isn’t always easy. It’s good for your heart, muscle building and fat loss, but it’s not weight bearing and that does have an impact on the results you’ll get. Today I share my experiences…
Choosing what to wear after a cold swim has been a lifesaver for me over the years. Almost literally. Outdoor swimmers like us need to be prepared before we take a plunge, not just for the time we spend in the lake. It pays to be sure that never happens to you by getting you…
Does swimming get boring for you? I know it has for me at certain times, despite my passion for the sport. Anything we do often enough can get boring after a while, if we let it. But does swimming have to get boring? Here, the answer is a definite no. There is so much that…
Can you swim in sneakers? Won’t they get waterlogged and make you sink? Believe it or not, you actually can swim in sneakers at the pool or at the beach. But when it comes to walking in water or swimming, not all sneakers are created equally. In most cases, you aren’t going to be comfortable…
