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A person's cardiovascular system is a very important part of fitness and one's overall health. Here are a few of the best exercises; walking running, cycling, rowing, swimming. Research suggests at least 150 minutes per week, a minimum of 30 minutes per day, five times a day a week. A few exercises that are best are, climbing, playing sports, and running is also some of the most common and affordable. At least 25 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity at least or a combination of moderate and aerobic

Characterised by its rapid and fast actions that requires pronounced counter-attacks, strong and precise shoots at the goal and strong contact, water polo is a team sport in which utilizes a ball in water with the aim of throwing it into a goal. However to achieve this water polo played must perform complex movements which use certain muscles and bones. The egg beater kick is an effective movement within the game of water polo that is utilized by the players alternating circular movements of the

Drowning at Work Imagine a hot summer day, me sitting in the house with nothing to do and wanting to cool off. Most people would suggest a solution such as, “Why don’t you go to the pool?” and I would scowl. Not because I don’t have access to a pool, not because no one would go with me, and not even because I am afraid of the water, but simply because I am a lifeguard. I have spent my entire life around pools. I went there almost every day in the summer and never grew tired of them. Day in and

Michael Phelps is one of the most decorated Olympic athletes in the world. Many people look at him as a hero, but he did not have an easy life. Early on, his parents’ divorce had a profound impact on him, giving him nightmares that were very upsetting. After winning eight gold medals at the Athens Olympic Games in 2004, at the height of popularity, he struggled with alcohol and drugs. However, with the help of his swim coach Bob Bowman, and the support of his mother, two sisters, and his father

The Shoebox 7 years ago, I was an olympian. Well, not exactly an olympian, but I was a qualified swimmer in the 2009 Middle Atlantic Swim Meet; in other words, a pitiless meeting between the best swimmers in the tri-state area under 18 years of age. I began my obsession with swimming thanks to a mother who qualified in the Euro cup and a father who promoted swimming due to his incapacity to tread water for more than thirty seconds. I progressed to become someone that I could not be, however: December

In Damon Burton’s article, “Winning Isn’t Everything: Examining the Impact of Performance Goals on Collegiate Swimmers’ Cognitions and Performance,” (1989) he assesses the effectiveness of a goal setting training (GST) program and the impact it has on collegiate swimmers’ perceived ability, performance, and competitive thoughts, such as anxiety and confidence. In this study, males and females on the varsity swim teams of a Big 10 university either participated in a 5-month long GST program or they

from China swam the 800m freestyle in 7:32 in 2009. Sun Lang from China swam the 1500 m freestyle in 2009. Liam Tancock from Great Britain swam the 50m backstroke in 51.85 in 2009. Ryan Murphy from from the U.S swam the 100m backstroke in 51.85 in 2009 and 2016. Aaron Perisol from the U.S swam the 200m backstroke in 1.51 in 2009 and the 50m backstroke in 2017. Ippei Watanabe of Japan swam the 200m breaststroke in 2.06 . Rafael Ramos of Spain

swimming career or it could be the worse. One professional athlete and olympic swimmer who wears a nose plug is Tyler Clary. He won the silver medal in the 200 meter backstroke in the 2008 olympic games. In 2010 he had the american record for the fastest 200 meter backstroke. In the 2012 olympic games Tyler Clary won gold in the backstroke wearing a nose plug. Tyler Clary is one of the only Olympic swimmers who wears a nose clip and he is one of the best. Another good swimmer who wears a nose plug is

In the St. Louis Olympics of 1904, breastroke was included and considered as a sport. The distances of the freestyle and backstroke also changed as they used yards instead of meters. Jump a few years, and women could be found swimming in the 1912 Olympics. This was an improvement to the sport of swimming because it allowed females to have a part in the Olympics. During the progression

Swimming Colby Homan December 22, 2015 Mr. Brinkman English 9 Did you know 65 percent of people in the United States do not know how to swim? If you think about it, swimming is a great way to keep in shape. There are very few injuries in swimming and it keeps you healthy. When you swim you are expanding your lung capacity, using most of your body, and strengthening your muscles. Swimming is the best physical activity for you and your body. I hope you learn something about my