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How Swimming Fights Obesity

How Swimming Fights Obesity                                                      February 2016   Swimming is THE best cardio, pulmonary and skeletal exercise one can do. It gives you the best full body work out and it’s easy on the joints and more! Cardio exercises are those that use rhythmic motion using large muscle groups that increase the heart rate. Increasing the heart rate, raises the body temperature which in turn causes your body to burn calories. Combined with proper nutrition, swimming is an excellent exercise for people who...

Marathon Runner

I started running about 4 years ago. After I did my first half marathon in January 2012 (in the snow!) I thought I'd never (want to) do a marathon. Well, I changed my mind and proved differently with a Boston qualifying time in October 2012 on the boardwalk in Rockaway Beach, New York, just two weeks before the boardwalk was washed away by Sandy. Since then I've done 5 more marathons and New York City 2015 will be #7. My most recent...

Preparing for Disasters in New York City

If a Disaster Strikes….Are YOU ready? By Lisa Fenger September is National Preparedness Month. Many people when they think of being prepared, they think of disasters caused by hurricanes. But did you know that you should be prepared for all types of emergencies and disasters, including hurricanes? Read Full Article Here: click here

Spinal Cord Injury

DON’T be tempted to “just dive in”. It’s one of those hot, humid summer days and you are probably relaxing at the beach or a lake with one of yours friends. Maybe you have been drinking a little. Someone dares you to jump into the water, or maybe there is a competition among your friends. Only you don’t know how deep the water is or if there is anything on the bottom of the lake. You dive...

Summer’s Almost Over, but the Need for Water Safety and Swimming Skills Remain

We are in the dog days of August and the Summer is winding down. Sadly, as in past years, we have continued to lose lives due to drownings off our beaches, in our lakes, rivers and yes, even our home pools. Understanding your environment and the hidden dangers; using common sense and good judgement and of course, having strong swimming skills combine to keep you safe. Water safety + swimming skills = LIFE skills.

Our thanks to The Alliance at PSEG ‎for coving the cost of swim lessons for another child whose family couldn’t afford to pay for classes. More lives saved!

Swimming the English Channel

“Nothing great is easy” – lessons in motivation from an English Channel swimmer Motivation What motivates us to take on a large physical challenge? It probably starts with personal desire, that little voice inside that tells us to try something new, something difficult. Your challenge could be climbing K2, it could be climbing the stairs. It doesn’t matter. The thoughts processes are the same. For me it was to swim the English Channel. I had already swam it twice as part of...

Hair Care Tips For African American Swimmers

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Nothing Great Is Easy

“Nothing great is easy” – lessons in motivation from an English Channel swimmer Fear of failure Hi everyone, this is my third blog about the motivating factors behind my English Channel swim, and in the last ten months I have had the privilege of telling my tale to many interested people. Two of the questions I’m always asked was “what would you have done if you failed” or “did you think about stopping”. (more…)

Swimming the English Channel

“Nothing great is easy” – lessons in motivation from an English Channel swimmer On 25th August 1875, Captain Matthew Webb was the first person to swim the English Channel. Completing the swim he uttered the words “Nothing great is easy”. In July 2014 I swam the English Channel to raise money for two small children’s charities in the UK, Harrison’s Fund and the Demelza House Children’s Hospice. Riding the wave (!) of euphoria that follows such an undertaking, I’ve had many...