Did you know that swimming is one of the best exercises you can do when you have any form of arthritis? Swimming has been a “How to Swim Through Life with RA”
Category: Get in the Swim
Giveaway: Swimmer’s Snorkel
The folks at Finis have done it again. They’re offering a giveaway for a chance to add one Swimmer’s Snorkel to your swim bag. Win this giveaway and “Giveaway: Swimmer’s Snorkel”
Giveaway: Paddle Your Way
Here’s a giveaway for paddles that can add pull power to your swim. Swimming is one of those activities that has kept me afloat and “Giveaway: Paddle Your Way”
Stay Afloat in the Everyday
A few years back, I celebrated the 30th anniversary of a water rescue that could have easily been a recovery effort. As I reflect back “Stay Afloat in the Everyday”
Lifeguarding and Stress
Scanning. Watching. Predicting. Requesting. Averting. Stopping. Saving. Sitting in that elevated lifeguard stand or circulating around the pool deck, I was literally and figuratively “on “Lifeguarding and Stress”
Water Safety and Awareness
Too many times this summer the news here in British Columbia has reported yet another drowning. The causes vary – bravado, alcohol or drugs, underestimating “Water Safety and Awareness”
#435 – What’s in the Bag?
On It’s in the Bag, I told you about a time-saving security tip I use at the pool. Now, some of you curious types might be “#435 – What’s in the Bag?”
#430 – Exercising Your Approach
Recently, I’ve added a new component to my exercise routine, regardless of whether I’m out on my dog walk, swimming lengths at the pool or “#430 – Exercising Your Approach”
#426 – It’s In the Bag
Where I swim, you are given a token to use the locker. When you insert the token, you are able to remove the key and “#426 – It’s In the Bag”
#404 – Swimming, Noise and Earplugs
One of the myths about hearing loss is that you lose your ability to hear all sounds. In my case, I am not clearing hearing “#404 – Swimming, Noise and Earplugs”
#356 – Grab Bars – Not Just for Home
The suggestion box is one of the many great things about the Sungod Recreation Centre. From my experience, the administration appears to take legitimate comments seriously. “#356 – Grab Bars – Not Just for Home”
#342 – A Tidal Pool Encounter
On Hawaii 5 Ohhh! – Part 2, I listed five reasons why a change of scene is good for me. I neglected to mention that “#342 – A Tidal Pool Encounter”