Lynn Sherr discusses the joys of swimming and the effect it has on our lives. Swim: Why We Love the Water looks at how swimming has changed over the millennia, how this ancient activity is becoming more social today, and our relationship with the water.
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Comments [6]
I think taking water exercise classes is a great way for non-swimmers to not only enjoy the water but get in shape. First do your research, look for pools with classes. We all can get benefit from spending time in the water.
I was thrilled to hear a segment about one of my favorite pastimes. I have been dismayed by the city's apparent lack of pools suitable for serious lap swimmers. Many facilities boast having "Olympic-sized" pools, which often are smaller than advertised - with fewer than six lanes and, sometimes, 25 yards in length. Could your guest or listeners suggest a good website for finding true competition-sized pools throughout NYC?
I re-learned how to swim watching my kids learn to swim.
One thing swimming doesn't do, though, is help build/preserve bone density; impact exercise is better from that.
I don't think I can swim that well and would love to learn or get better. Where are the best places you can go? At a cost, free etc...
I can't swim (have tried to learn, never could, had near-drowning incident as a kid) but love being in the water. Tips for safely enjoying -- and moving in the water -- for those can't actually swim?
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