by admin | Dec 9, 2014 | Uncategorized, Water Exercise
When I first learned to swim front crawl (freestyle), my swim instructors all the way to the highest level of swimming badges taught to breathing on one side. I was a one sided breather until I started competitive swimming. My coach was a Physics teacher by day and...
by admin | Jun 4, 2014 | Blog Posts, Uncategorized, Water Exercise
My absolute favourite activity of summer is lake swimming. Nothing beats an early morning swim on a calm lake, without any walls to flip turn off. It’s something I hope everyone who loves swimming can try in their lifetime. Before head to the lake for this...
by admin | May 6, 2014 | Blog Posts, Uncategorized, Water Exercise
As Whole Self Fitness gains more water exercise clients, planning for a permanent pool site is in the works. An Endless Pool is appealing for its space efficiency and price. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to swim in one. An Endless Pool is usually about...
by admin | Mar 3, 2014 | Uncategorized, Water Exercise
Here are some tips to give you motivation if you’re not so in to swimming (yet). You can read more about swimming in the water exercise section of this blog if you need more reason to know that making the effort to swim is VERY WORTHWHILE! The Joy of Swimming....
by admin | Jan 10, 2014 | Uncategorized, Water Exercise
On a mini-vacation to New York City. I went for a swim at the local YMCA. Since it was my first time at this pool and in a new city, before I started my laps, I did a quick observation to see if their swimming etiquette was different. These few minutes prevents you...
by admin | Jan 3, 2013 | Uncategorized, Water Exercise
Since I’ve been working and swimming in Toronto pools for most of my life I thought I’d share some reviews of the various pools I’ve swam at over the years. I’ll add more as I remember one’s I may have missed or if I visit new ones....