Marine biologists recently unlocked the mystery to their speed: The stream of bubbles left in a penguin’s wake as it jet through the water is the key to its speed. Penguins can decrease the water resistance surrounding them with their coat of feathers. Birds can hold air in their feathers, but penguins specifically can trap  Read More

Ottawa, Canada (September 10, 2012) − A new study just published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (APNM) reaffirms the crucial role exercise (swim training) along with good nutrition play in maintaining health and fighting disease. “This study is the first to demonstrate that there is a beneficial effect of exercise training against  Read More

The benefits of swimming laps are well worth the effort and dedication to regular practice that the sport requires. Swimming isn’t just great exercise; it’s a sport that can greatly increase your overall health and fitness without causing undue stress on your joints and muscles. Swimming laps also offers meditative and psychological benefits as too,  Read More