by Swimcore | Apr 9, 2021 | Swimming
Regular swimming does wonders for the body. There’s no doubt about it. Some people refer to swimming as the ‘perfect’ exercise, as it targets every muscle in the body and improves aerobic capacity. Swimming has many benefits, some of which are obvious and some of...
by Swimcore | Mar 14, 2021 | Swimming
Abstract This article talks about “ice swimming”. We all know about water swimming, but how much do you know about the practice of swimming under the ice? Ice swimming is practiced primarily by people from northern countries, who also like to compete in cold...
by Swimcore | Jan 8, 2021 | Elite Swimmer
The canvas of life is marked by the brushstrokes of many hues: joy, grief, failure, achievement. Rick DeMont’s life has certainly been colourful. Imagine winning an Olympic Gold, only 16 years old, only to have it unfairly ripped away from you. To have worked hard...
by Swimcore | Dec 23, 2020 | Lifeguarding
Over his illustrious career, Sir Thomas Sean Connery won two BAFTAs and the hearts of countless James Bond fans across the world. He died in October 2020 at the grand old age of 90, and in his honour, we reflect on his colourful, little-known career before he hit the...
by Swimcore | Dec 22, 2020 | Elite Swimmer
Are you nervous or hesitant about setting yourself the big goal of becoming an elite swimmer? Don’t be. The fact that you already have a big goal is amazing! Many people don’t even have that; they lack ambition. So if you’re at the point where you’re figuring out how...