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Fitness And Swimming

Monday, March 15th, 2010

fitnessWe will not discover anything new, if we talk about the benefits of swimming, but there’s still people who think that just has to play a sport or another, if I will not deny, lack of time is one of major problems, but we also have the opportunity to diversify our schedule in different sports, ie devote the week to go to room and spend two days by the pool.

In any city centers have found a pool hall, so do not think it difficult to encounter any installation near your locality, and do not say if we talk of a big city.

The swim brings many benefits, not only as one of the most aerobic exercises there, but once we’ve practiced, in summer at the beach with a swimming pool in summer too.

I recommend that if you do not know swimming, think to do so as soon as possible because not only produces physical benefits but also psychological, in addition to being a little given to sports injuries because the joints in the water almost do not suffer. (more…)

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To improve in the triathlon, learn to breathe

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

learn to breathe

The triathlon is certainly one of the most complete aerobic sports. Running, swimming, cycling, but if you think that only in the pool, on the bike or running can improve, think again. Breathe, then you exist. But if we play sports and we assume this axiom, so let’s focus on improving the sport through breathing. Whatever sport you play, you can make remarkable progress with the simple control of your breath.

When swimming

For starters, reduced to zero your intake of water through the nasal passages. In swimming it is important to reduce air intake. Researchers from the University of the Pacific, U.S., found that swimmers who reduced the frequency of breaths of air improves oxygen delivery to muscles. For each air intake try to do eight strokes. At first it will be difficult, but that your muscles will not be entertained in air intakes superfluous, but to economize the air sucked into a puff.
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