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Why swim techniques aren't the only lessons one can take from coaches
02/03/2021 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Fitness & Nutrition TipsSwimming is not a simple sport. More than that, it's a way of life. Not all people attending swim classes can appreciate the valuable lessons that swimming has to offer to those with open ears and eyes. Of course, this assumption goes the other way too: Not all swim coaches understand or appreciate the broader role they can play during the swim classes they provide. This is a two-way flow that can transform the swim classes experience to a new level and help both students and coaches gain valuable lessons for life.
read moreAquatic Meditation: How to Achieve Mindfulness in the Water
02/01/2021 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Fitness & Nutrition TipsLiving in harmony and acquiring peace of mind are diachronic human aspirations. This is more evident in times of high insecurity, like the ones we currently live. There is no doubt that preserving a stable psychological condition is the basis upon which people grow and flourish. Maybe one of the less well-known methods for achieving that is practicing aquatic meditation for achieving mindfulness in the water. Maybe the terms sound a bit sophisticated but once you become familiar to their basic principles and philosophy, it can be a life-changing experience. Let's “swim” together through this ocean of wisdom.
read moreHow swimming eases the symptoms of menopause
01/29/2021 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in AdultsMiddle age in women brings new realities and challenges. Time affects all people though this is a fact that shall not prevent us from fully enjoying life. Each stage of our lives can be highly beneficial and fruitful. In such cases though, adopting new strategies for dealing with new issues is essential. All ladies out there shall know that swimming is an excellent practice for easing the symptoms of menopause.
read moreTop gym workouts that help swimmers
01/28/2021 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Fitness & Nutrition TipsVariety is the spice of life. Adding multiple and variable elements in all aspects of your daily lives provide a greater sense of satisfaction, enriches the functioning of activities and produces better results. In cases of sports activities, this is a universal truth that is applied in both professional and amateur level. All top coaches of the world, no matter what the sport is, plan and apply a wide variety of training methods and techniques in order to gain the best possible outcome. It couldn't be otherwise in swimming. There are numerous workouts that help swimmers to improve their performance. Let's have a look at the most effective of them.
read more5 simple swim techniques to ensure safety
01/27/2021 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Water SafetyAnybody who is a frequent reader of our blog articles should-by now-be aware of the broader aspects that swimming offers to people: Improvement of physical condition, mental refreshment and enhancement of self-confidence are just some of them. In all cases, though, we shall not forget that the basic reason for learning how to swim is ensuring safety. Preservation of life and prevention of drowning are top priorities in a country that is surrounded by sea. At this article, we will point out five simple swim techniques that can ensure safety for all.
read moreThe Top Diving Spots in Australia
01/24/2021 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Fun & GamesAustralia is a unique country. It's beautiful, it's kind of isolated from the rest of the world but most of all: it's surrounded by sea. Living in a sea country affects the priorities, the options and even the mentality of the inhabitants. The priority for the population should be to acquire the fundamental survival skills by learning to swim. But then, a beautiful exploring journey can begin. Australia is full of amazing diving spots, waiting to be discovered. Let's take a look at some of the best.
read more4 Health Pillars for Keeping Your Immunity Strong During Covid-19
01/14/2021 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Fitness & Nutrition TipsThe pandemic outbreak of Covid-19 is rapidly changing all of the aspects of our lives. Nowadays there is a great sense of insecurity as far as our professional, financial and emotional future is concerned. All certainties are vanishing making the future unpredictable. In such occasions, there is an even greater danger: Worsening your health. It is through unstable and risky times that people become mentally vulnerable and then the consequences are taking a physical manifestation. In this article, I will try to outline a number of important health pillars for keeping your immunity strong during Covid-19.
read moreHow swimming and other activities help with one's addiction
01/04/2021 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in AdultsIt's one of the major problems of most current societies: Addiction of all kinds tends to become a social and health menace endangering stability and social cohesion. The period of the last decade made things even worse. Firstly, the global economic crises of 2008 and then the pandemic of Covid-19 were both a big shock for vast numbers of people and caused great unsettling. In such periods, addictions tend to grow enormously. One of the most effective means to deal with issues like those is athletic activities. Let's see together how swimming and other activities can help people with addictions.
read moreThe Healing Qualities of Swimming
12/14/2020 | Written by Nikos Kaskaras in Fitness & Nutrition TipsSwimming is an activity with a unique and distinct trait: the element of water. Though there are positive aspects of all sports actions, water is the difference-maker factor. Water creates a different outcome and adds another dimension in the whole process: healing. Indeed, the healing qualities of swimming are quite often underrated though they should be glorified. When you exit the swimming pool or the sea after a swim session, there is a great feeling of calmness and relief. Metaphorically speaking, swimming promotes a sense of purification. But why is this happening and what are the reasons for humans to develop such a strong affiliation to water?
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