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You Might Be A Swimmer...
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You might be a swimmer!
>If whenever you hear an electronic beep, and you instinctively jump, you might be a swimmer.
>If you have rings around your eyes unrelated to the amount of sleep you got, you might be a swimmer.
>If waking up before dawn to exercise seems normal, you might be a swimmer. (You might also be crazy)
>If jamming a piece of Styrofoam between your legs is not a kinky sexual activity, you might be a swimmer.
>If bugs die of chlorine poisoning when they land on your skin, you might be a swimmer.
>If you sport long, curling hair with split ends on your legs, you might be a swimmer.
>If the phrase "This set with fins" is better than hearing "You just won $1000," you might be a swimmer.
>If you answer, "I don't need to" when someone asks when you showered last, you might be a swimmer.
>If you love a good lightning storm when you have outdoor practice, you might be a swimmer.
>When you learn how to squirt water 15 different ways, you might be a swimmer.
>When your long term goal is to slap your bicep on your lat, you might be a swimmer.
> When you wake up before six for the free doughnuts, you might be a swimmer.
>When you go through so much latex in one season you could wallpaper your room, you might be a swimmer.
>If a friend asks how a certain guy dresses and you reply, "I only see him without his clothes on" you might be a swimmer.
>If your friends have stopped asking you about your plans for the evenings, you might be a swimmer.
>If you go from store to store desperately trying to find your favorite sports drink, you might be a swimmer.
>If the first place you go when you're stressed out is a swimming pool, you might be a swimmer.
>If your daily apparel is held together by knots or is torn and see through, you might be a swimmer.
>If you have an inhaler in every color of the rainbow, you might be a swimmer.
>If the phrase, "50 double armed backstroke with a breast stroke kick¡± makes you happier than anything, you might be a swimmer.
>If being fish-like is a compliment, you might be a swimmer.
>If your friends don't even call you anymore because they know that you have no time to do anything, you might be a swimmer.
>If your nightmares consist of a series of numbers ending in 0 or 5, you might be a swimmer.
>If you have hickeys on your neck, you might be a swimmer or you might be lucky.
>If you sweat chlorine even after showering, you might be a swimmer.
>If you just don't understand the charm of the swim suit edition, you might be a swimmer.
>If getting smacked on the butt doesn't bother you at all, you might be a swimmer.
>If someone asks if you have any siblings and you start listing teammates, you might be a swimmer.
>If you cut yourself every time you shave, because you only do it 3 or 4 times a year and are out of practice, you might be a female swimmer.
> If you are determined, strong, smart and tough, you might be a swimmer.
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376 days ago
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Great reasons why swimming is so gd for ur fitness etc!
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Swimming Fitness
Swimming the Only Four Star Exercise (all muscles via all strokes)
Maintains Strength: Stamina (Cardio vascular and cardio respiratory training) and suppleness
From Cradle to Grave
A form of exercise that can be used by all ages (from cradle to grave) and by the family
Health
The best form of all round exercise for long term health
Regular exercise increases life expectancy and slows down the ageing process
Life saving Skills
Are taught to all from young to old in order to be confident and survive in the water
Safe Guarded Environment
Be able to swim in a fun yet safe guarded environment, always look for a well maintained swimming pool where lifeguards are employed
Aquatic Discipline Preparation
Swimming is a sport which will prepare you for other aquatic disciplines which you may enjoy on holiday or as other hobbies or associated sports, these include activities such as snorkelling, waterpolo, synchronised swimming, aquafit, canoeing, diving, sub aqua diving, windsurfing, surfing, body surfing, sailing, rowing.
Psychological Benefits
Increases the feel good factor
Reduces the likelihood of depression
Increases self confidence and self esteem
Social
Meet and interact with new people with the same interests!
Weight Control
Tones Muscles
Increases metabolism
Burns excess calories for weight control
Injury prevention
Reduce risk of injury through swimming as you are working against water rather than a solid medium (Classified as a low impact sport)
Relieves pressure on joints
Rehabilitation
Swimming can be used as part of a rehabilitation programme or as part of a physiotherapy and sports injury management programme
Disease prevention
Decreases likelihood of diseases such as Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and other associated diseases
Swimming is also known to ease conditions such as Asthma, due to training of the respiratory muscles and pressure on the thoracic cavity.
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445 days ago
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swimming is so good for you
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Swimming is well good and so cool OMG  Its so good for you
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558 days ago
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