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Swimming For Fun

I took up swimming when a lady tripped into a lake in Egypt and I was standing next to her - I felt really badly that I couldn't help her - fortunately a friend did save her  So I took private lessons and ended up being able to do several lengths of the local pool (OK I'll never be good enough to do competitive swimming) but I never did master the butterfly stroke !

At the same time I got quite fit and found that to my dismay I hadn't actually lost much weight - I had however converted some bits to muscle instead of fat ! (And I put on 4 inches to my chest measurement ...)

If you haven't been swimming lately then do try it - it's quite one of the most fun sports . 

Swimming Books on Amazon 

Total Immersion: The Revolutionary Way To Swim Better, Faster, and Easier

Amazon Price: $13.25 (as of 07/14/2009) Buy Now

Workouts in a Binder: Swim Workouts for Triathletes

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Parent/Child and Preschool Aquatic Program Manual (Ymca Swim Lessons)

Amazon Price: $35.00 (as of 07/14/2009) Buy Now

Swim with Me: A New Fun Approach to Learning to Swim

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Advanced Swimming Books 

When you get better there are many god aids to make you a better swimmer

Workouts in a Binder: Swim Workouts for Triathletes

Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 07/14/2009) Buy Now

The Fit Swimmer : 120 Workouts & Training Tips

Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 07/14/2009) Buy Now

Swimming Fastest

Amazon Price: $32.97 (as of 07/14/2009) Buy Now

Teaching Swimming and Water Safety: The Australian Way (Austswim)

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Why did I leave it so late to learn ? 

When I was in my teens there was a local outbreak of polio and they closed all the swimming baths . THis was for a couple of years and I just didn't get round to learning tll later...

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Olympics Swimming News 

US swim team heads to Rome with a lot of expectations to live up to
Michael Phelps, who earned seven golds as a prelude to his record-setting performance at the Beijing Olympics, is back to swim in three individual sprint ...
Shanteau shows he's back in form, earns weekly Olympic honor
Consequently, he was back swimming sooner than some of his Olympic teammates who took time off for various reasons. Last week at the US national ...
On new network, a poor show
Rough meet, though, for Phelps's clubmate Katie Hoff, who didn't make the squad after swimming in six events at the Olympics and medaling in three. ...
Phelps Sets World Record in Butterfly
Phelps finally demolished the mark at the US swimming championships by winning the 100 fly final in 50.22 seconds -- 0.18 better than the 50.40 that has ...

Swimming video 

Baby Sea Lion Swim Lesson

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Serious Swimming Stuff 

Why not get the right things first time ?
You need - a swimsuit ,training board,fins and maybe a cap.
But I really suggest either getting private lessons (one to one is best) or a beginners course at your local sports centre.
Learn to swim - do it today !
It's a life saver and that life could be YOURS !

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Speedo Vanquisher Swim Goggle

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Speedo Competition Nose Clip

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Speedo Vanquisher Plus Mirrored Swim Goggle

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Vanquisher Plus Goggles

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Speedo Vanquisher Goggle with Mirror Coating

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Rafters Orlando '07 Aqua/Water Shoe Womens

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Accusplit Survivor II Stopwatch

Accusplit Survivor II Stopwatch

Survivor II functions: Cumulative split; 1,2 fast more...0 points

Aqua Sphere KIDS Seal Clear Lens Swim Goggles

Aqua Sphere KIDS Seal Clear Lens Swim Goggles

Finally, a goggle kids will like! The revolutionar more...0 points

Aqua Sphere Kaiman Swim Goggle

Aqua Sphere Kaiman Swim Goggle

The Aqua Sphere Kaiman swim goggle offers 180-degr more...0 points

Speedo Rubber Ear Plugs

Speedo Rubber Ear Plugs

You will receive 3 rubber ear plugs for your 3 ear more...0 points

UZZI MENS SOLID COLOR SHORT 3

UZZI MENS SOLID COLOR SHORT 3" INSM

Quick dry 100% nylon, lined, with two side pockets more...0 points

Aqua Sphere Seal Swim Mask with Tinted Lens

Aqua Sphere Seal Swim Mask with Tinted Lens

The Aqua Sphere® Seal swimming goggle combines th more...0 points

Aqua Sphere Seal Swim Mask

Aqua Sphere Seal Swim Mask

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Princereigns Ingrown Hair Gel

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Speedo Men's Nylon Stripe Square Leg Bathing Suit

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Speedo Rubber Nose Clip

Speedo Rubber Nose Clip

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Speedo Contoured Swim Paddles

Speedo Contoured Swim Paddles

Comfortable contoured swim paddles helps to develo more...0 points

Monterbara Swedish Goggle

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Lane 4 Solid

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Speedo Speed Socket Swim Goggle

Speedo Speed Socket Swim Goggle

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Speedo Junior Hydrospex Swim Goggle

Speedo Junior Hydrospex Swim Goggle

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Champion Kickboard

Champion Kickboard

The revolutionary design of the new "Cham more...0 points

Water Gear Fins - Blue

Water Gear Fins - Blue

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Aqua Sphere Seal XP Swim Mask

Aqua Sphere Seal XP Swim Mask

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Speedo Futurity Junior Swim Goggle

Speedo Futurity Junior Swim Goggle

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Volcom Wasabi 22in Mod Board Short - Men's

Volcom Wasabi 22in Mod Board Short - Men's

If you're sick of your knees getting sunburned, pu more...0 points

Speedo Aqua Jog Water Aerobic Belt

Speedo Aqua Jog Water Aerobic Belt

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Speedo Grab Bag Jammer

Speedo Grab Bag Jammer

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Speedo Kids Hydrospex Goggle

Speedo Kids Hydrospex Goggle

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The Original Konfidence Jacket Swim Vest

The Original Konfidence Jacket Swim Vest

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Teva Proton III Aqua/Water Shoe Womens

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Lifeguard Short by Andrew Christian

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Swimline Swim - Tee Trainer

Swimline Swim - Tee Trainer

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Instructional Swim Belt

Instructional Swim Belt

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Columbia Sportswear Men's Whidbey Water Short

Columbia Sportswear Men's Whidbey Water Short

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Deluxe Training Board

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Speedo Women's Fastskin Watch

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SnapSights H2O Man USB 2.0 512MB Waterproof MP3 Player

SnapSights H2O Man USB 2.0 512MB Waterproof MP3 Player

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Aqua Sphere Seal Swim Mask Protective Case

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Transport your swim goggles without the fear of da more...0 points

Men's Rockaway Polyurethane Freestyle Watch #712001Silver Black Scuba Dive Boating Swimming Surfing Surf Dive Snorkel Boating Running

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Rafters Orlando '07 Aqua/Water Shoe Womens

Rafters Orlando '07 Aqua/Water Shoe Womens

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Original Swedish Goggles

Original Swedish Goggles

The most popular goggles among swimmers. A ready-t more...0 points

Teva Proton 3 Water Shoe Mens

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Speedo Adult Recreation Mask/Snorkel Set

Speedo Adult Recreation Mask/Snorkel Set

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Classic Safety Blue Whistle

Classic Safety Blue Whistle

With the loudest, shrillest penetrating power, Fox more...0 points

TYR Solid Thermal Suit

TYR Solid Thermal Suit

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Seaside Top, UPF 50+, UV Protective Short-sleeve Girls Sunshirt

Seaside Top, UPF 50+, UV Protective Short-sleeve Girls Sunshirt

The Seaside short-sleeved sunshirt (aka rashguard) more...0 points

Speedo Rift Swim Mask

Speedo Rift Swim Mask

A great alternative to swim goggles, Speedo's Rift more...0 points

Solid Lycra Cap

Solid Lycra Cap

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Rip Curl Surfline Rash Guard - Cap Sleeve - Women's

Rip Curl Surfline Rash Guard - Cap Sleeve - Women's

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Ambiguous Ultrateck Boardshort - Men's

Ambiguous Ultrateck Boardshort - Men's

The Ambiguous Men's Ultrateck Board Shorts add a w more...0 points

Speedo Deluxe Mesh Equipment Bag

Speedo Deluxe Mesh Equipment Bag

This non-scholastic bag is lightweight and is func more...0 points

Aqua Sphere Zip Fitness Swim Fins

Aqua Sphere Zip Fitness Swim Fins

Cutting edge fin technology and split blades incre more...0 points

Center Mount Swimmer's Snorkel by Lane 4® - Blue

Center Mount Swimmer's Snorkel by Lane 4® - Blue

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Zoomers - Blue Fitness Swimming Fin

Zoomers - Blue Fitness Swimming Fin

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Speedo New Fleet Water Shoe Womens

Speedo New Fleet Water Shoe Womens

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ParMel Optical Swim Goggles

ParMel Optical Swim Goggles

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Baby Spring Float With Canopy

Baby Spring Float With Canopy

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Speedo Mesh Equipment Bag Deluxe

Speedo Mesh Equipment Bag Deluxe

100% Nylon and mesh. This bag is stylish and funct more...0 points

Aqua Sphere KIDS Seal Tint Lens Swim Goggles

Aqua Sphere KIDS Seal Tint Lens Swim Goggles

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Speedo Hydrospex Swim Goggle

Speedo Hydrospex Swim Goggle

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Intex 85

Intex 85" x 85" x 33.5" Octopus Fun Float

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Water Gear Classic Goggle

Water Gear Classic Goggle

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Water Gear Water Runner Flotation Belt

Water Gear Water Runner Flotation Belt

The Water Runner is used by professional athletes more...0 points

Aqua Sphere 2 Pair Ear Plugs for Swimming

Aqua Sphere 2 Pair Ear Plugs for Swimming

Aqua Sphere ear plugs protect your ears from swimm more...0 points

Spring Float Recliner

Spring Float Recliner

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Swimming Vacation Ideas 

Now you've got started Swimming..

There's another 70% of the Planet you couldn't see before (except on the National Geographical Channel on TV !)
Here are some great ideas for planning a holiday around swimming or diving

Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Cozumel (3rd ed) by George S. Lewbel

Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Cozumel (3rd ed) by George S. Lewbel

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Advanced Swimming Links 

Here you'll find links to lessons,official bodies,swimming clubs and lots more.
Swimming - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Competitive swimming in Europe started around 1800, mostly using breaststroke. The front crawl, then called the trudgen (now known prodominantly as ...
Technique Tips for Swimmers, Swimming Workouts, Swim Coaching Help
Help on developing better swimming technique, improved swimming fitness, designing swim workouts and swimming practices, and building season training plans ...
USA Swimming - Home
Official website for the national governing body of competitive swimming in the United States. Contains contact information, national and worldwide swimming ...
Swimming Races, Training Plans, Gear, News | Active.com
Search and register for swimming races, camps, clinics, find gear reviews, share videos, read news at Active.com.
Swimming Strokes, Benefits, Classes, History, Tips and Information ...
Read about swimming's fitness benefits and calories burned, strokes (freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke), lessons, classes, history and famous ...
Swimming World Magazine
SwimmingWorldMagazine.com - The World's Leading Independent Resource For Swimming.
Virtual Library of Sport - swimming
The Virtual Library for Sport contains links for all the sports you can think of!
USA Swimming - Home
USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming, has partnered with the NCAA to improve the accuracy and reporting process for ...
Swimming World - Workouts
The World's Leading Independent Resource for Swimming ... Swimming World is first and foremost concerned with the health and safety of its readers. ...
Swimming World: Team Partnership Program
SwimmingWorldMagazine.com - Your Home for Swimming News.
Swimming World Archive Articles: Swim Magazine Issues, 2007
SwimmingWorldMagazine.com - Your Home for Swimming News.
United States Masters Swimming
Governing body for adult swimmers in the US. Provides news, forums, information about places to swim, training, competition, fitness, long distance swimming ...
Amateur Swimming Association : SWIMMING
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) is asking the public to get involved in its largest ever consultation on school swimming in England. ...
USA Swimming - Find a Club/LSC
Within the United States, there are fifty-nine (59) Local Swimming Committees (LSCs), made up of volunteers. Each LSC is responsible for administering USA ...
Swimming Merit Badge
The American Swimming Coaches Association · Harvard Swimming & Diving Links. SPORTS MERIT BADGE GROUP. Archery · Athletics · Canoeing · Climbing ...
swimming training | swimming coaching
Swimming training: Increase your strength speed and stamina for free at the amazing new Peak Performance sports science Library.
USA Swimming - Find a Club/LSC
Within the United States, there are fifty-nine (59) Local Swimming Committees (LSCs), made up of volunteers. Each LSC is responsible for administering USA ...
Mind Training for Swimmers - for the competitive college or master ...
A Mind Training for Swimmers site with over 187 Articles, Coaches Area, sports psychology secrets, free tips for swimmers, success strategies and psyching ...
Bodybuilding.com - Swimming Articles!
Great Swimming articles! Learn the secrets to success!
Men's Swimming : Bentley
Falcons. Contains press releases, a team photograph, news items, scores and individual awards.
USA Swimming - Coaches
USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming, has partnered with the NCAA to improve the accuracy and reporting process for ...
Scottish Swimming
Scottish Swimming is the National Governing Body for Swimming, diving, water polo, open water and synchro in Scotland. Visit the Scottish Swimming website ...
Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia, the free ...
Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics will be held over a sixteen day period from August 9 to August 21, with the conventional events ending on August 16 and ...
Aloha, Swimming In Hawaii !
Includes schedules, meets, events, results, records, photos, team directory and related links.
New Jersey Swimming
Former Mountain Lakes swimming standout Elizabeth Schlicher was fastest to the finish among the females in the 2007 Great Chesapeake Bay Swim. ...
Swimming To Do List - 10 Ways to Swim Better
There are many things that you can do to swim better. This to do list of 10 ways to swim better could help any swimmer improve in the water.
OSAA.org :: Swimming
osaastore.com Buy Swimming Clothing, Letterman Patches and Pins. NW Sports Photography ... Swimming Lodging and Visitor Information. Headquarter Hotel ...
Swimming World: Tips on Technique
SwimmingWorldMagazine.com - Your Home for Swimming News.
Women's Swimming - Official Athletic Site of the Washington State ...
The Washington State women's swim team will be holding its annual Snake River Challenge on Labor Day. The event will start at 11 a.m. this Monday, ...
@LA Los Angeles Swimming Pools/Lessons/Classes/Swimwear/Bikinis in ...
LA Recreation/Sports: Swimming/Aquatics in Los Angeles/Southern California Greater Metro Area.
Swimming - it's not just a water sport if you add running
Don't want to do the bike thing and become a triathlete - swimmers can combine swimming and running to become an aquathlete.
Swimming Pictures - Largest collection of swim photos on the web ...
Swimming Pictures offers the largest collection of swimming photos on the web. These are made available to swimmers and their families to order.