A lense for those of us who love to swim
Do you love the water. Do you swim competitively now on a team or in a Master Swimming league? Or did you compete when you were younger. Are you swimmer, just add water? This is your lens!
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Here is what is new
Our main t-shirt & gift vendor has moved to Zazzle! So what does that mean for you the customer? Customizable t-shirts! That's right. Add your team's name, or swimmer's name to a t-shirts
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Your teams name or symbol will look great when you customize one of these t-shirts. Or add swimmer's names or coach's name
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Swimming Myths
Its amazing what people think about swimming
I am astounded by some of the swimming myths that are still being retold and retold as gospel. Here are some highlights and the truth about them.
1. You can't lose weight by swimming!
This is just NOT true! Like any other aerobic exercise, swimming burns a significant number of calories. You can burn between 400 and 700 calories and hour depending on your weight and your workout. If you are just going to wade around in the pool, you probably won't burn much.
2.Don't eat within two hours of swimming. You will certainly cramp!
TWO HOURS! I hope you haven't tried training on an empty stomach. Twenty - Thirty minutes is a good waiting time. If less, you probably won't cramp, you will probably vomit in the pool, which is (using a technical term) just plain yukky!
3. If you urinate in the pool it turns purple because of a special dye.
This is an oldy and goody and can be classified as an urban legend! There is simply no such product!
4. Black people can't learn to swim - its genetic, their bodies sink.
This myth should have died a good death long long ago. Tell this to Tanica Jamison, 2003 graduate from the University of Texas and is in the movie The Guardian
1. You can't lose weight by swimming!
This is just NOT true! Like any other aerobic exercise, swimming burns a significant number of calories. You can burn between 400 and 700 calories and hour depending on your weight and your workout. If you are just going to wade around in the pool, you probably won't burn much.
2.Don't eat within two hours of swimming. You will certainly cramp!
TWO HOURS! I hope you haven't tried training on an empty stomach. Twenty - Thirty minutes is a good waiting time. If less, you probably won't cramp, you will probably vomit in the pool, which is (using a technical term) just plain yukky!
3. If you urinate in the pool it turns purple because of a special dye.
This is an oldy and goody and can be classified as an urban legend! There is simply no such product!
4. Black people can't learn to swim - its genetic, their bodies sink.
This myth should have died a good death long long ago. Tell this to Tanica Jamison, 2003 graduate from the University of Texas and is in the movie The Guardian
Swimming Excuses
Top 10 Swimming Excuses coaches hear all the time
Top Ten Swimmers Excuses by swimtowin
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Swimming scholarships
Yes, they are few and far between
Swimming scholarships are hard to come by, but I have found a few links that are helpful.
- Slippery Rock college
- In this link you will find three swimming scholarships,the Alan D. Reynolds Memorial Swimming Scholarship, the Burdick Swimming Scholarship and the Murray Swimming Scholarship
- NCSA
- National Collegiate Scouting Association. Has general information about sports scholarships, swimming included.
Great Swimming Workouts!
Swimming Workouts and other good swimming workout
Need help figuring out a good swimming workout? Here are some great links to sites with good swimming workouts and other swimming info. Included are good swimming forums where you can network with other swimmers of all ages and levels
- Go Swim!
- One of the best swimming sites around. One of its best features are the free videos for strokes, drills and workouts. Also has a great forum.
- United States Masters Swimmers
- This is the official US Masters Swimmers web site. Information about Masters swimming events, places to train and workouts. Also has a great forum for Masters swimmers
- Personal Swim Workouts
- This website provides FREE personalized swimming workouts for all levels of swimming. Give your level and the length of time you want to work out and you will get a workout that is structured for your level and time frame.
- Fifty great workouts
- Fifty workouts listed of various lengths and difficulty. None are less than 2000 yards.
Funny Swimming Quotes
Quotes gathered from around the net
1. Fast girls have good times
2. I swim, therefore IM
3. Swimmers can do it in four strokes without breathing
4. Swimmers Know All the Best Strokes
5. IM does not mean instant messaging
6. WE ARE SWIMMERS CUZ WE ARE TOO DAMN SEXY FOR A SPORT WITH CLOTHES ON
7. REAL SWIMMERS DON'T MAKE EXCUSES - THEY MAKE WAVES
8. When the earth floods from global warming, the swimmers will rule the world.
2. I swim, therefore IM
3. Swimmers can do it in four strokes without breathing
4. Swimmers Know All the Best Strokes
5. IM does not mean instant messaging
6. WE ARE SWIMMERS CUZ WE ARE TOO DAMN SEXY FOR A SPORT WITH CLOTHES ON
7. REAL SWIMMERS DON'T MAKE EXCUSES - THEY MAKE WAVES
8. When the earth floods from global warming, the swimmers will rule the world.
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Master's Swimming t-shirts & gifts
Some of us never stop swimming
Competitive swimming isn't just for the young folks. Some of us never stop swimming. We are master's swimmers and we still love it, but we know, that The Older We Get, The Faster We Were! Here are t-shirts and gifts that proclaim just that! A swim symbol on the front with the words "master's swimming". On the back the words "The older we get, the faster we were!" Words we know all too well!
Masters Swimming by swimtowin
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- Cool lens, I am a swim mom- my daughter competes, I am going to show her this lens!
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