June 10th, 2010
THE BBC
At Ashtree School’s hydrotherapy pool in Billingham, 20 week old babies are taking swimming lessons.
The mums learning water activities to help the babies get used to water
The lessons, run by Water Babies, teach children from as early as 12 weeks up to the age of four.
According to Debby Watt who runs the classes on Teesside, babies have a diving reflex that means when they go underwater they instinctively hold their breath.
So the idea is, the earlier they start, the more water confident they will be. MORE
Tags: babies, BBC, learn to swim
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June 5th, 2010
THE BBC
Swimming towards seventy
Alexandria Duckworth from Durham has been a non swimmer for about six decades. Now she’s decided it’s finally time she learned to brave the deep. And she wants to do it before she’s 70.
Alexandria was 11 and had just started high school.
Her first swimming lesson wasn’t what you’d call successful: “As I came out the changing room a boy pushed me in the deep end.
“Somebody had to jump in and save me and I’ve been terrified of being out of my depth ever since then. READ MORE
Tags: learn to swim
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May 31st, 2010
The Mayo Clinic
Children’s sports promote fitness and prevent obesity, but not all children thrive in formal leagues. Help your child find the right sport and venue — school, recreation center or backyard.
By Mayo Clinic staff
Want to give your child a head start on lifelong fitness? Consider children’s sports and other kid-friendly physical activities.
With your encouragement and support, chances are a few sports will spark your child’s interest. Fan the flame by taking your child to local sporting events and sharing your own sports interests with your child. Then, when the time is right, provide opportunities for your child to try out equipment and experiment with various sports. VIEW STORY
Tags: sports
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May 25th, 2010
www.womenshealth.gov
An increase in physical activity is an important part of your weight management program. Most weight loss occurs because of decreased caloric intake. Sustained physical activity is most helpful in the prevention of weight regain. In addition, exercise has a benefit of reducing risks of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, beyond that produced by weight reduction alone. Start exercising slowly, and gradually increase the intensity. Trying too hard at first can lead to injury. VIEW PDF
Tags: swimming laps, weight loss, weight management, womens health
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May 20th, 2010
The brightest and most efficient underwater LED color light available
IntelliBrite® automated color-changing pool and spa lights feature LED technology is the wave of the future in energy efficiency, lifetime value, quality of light, and controllability. With IntelliBrite, combinations of individual colored LEDs are mixed and matched to achieve a vibrant spectrum of colors. These combinations are power sequenced to illuminate and cycle through colors at varying speeds, and in different sequences of color. Combined with a custom reflector and unique lens design, the IntelliBrite LEDs offers super efficiency while being the brightest underwater LED light available.
An Eco Select™ Choice: LED (Light Emitting Diode) automated color-changing pool and spa lights are the most energy-efficient pool and spa lighting option available. Plus, they can last 30,000 hours or more, minimizing replacement cost and disposal. MORE
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May 17th, 2010
www.womenshealth.org
How can I take care of myself if I have gestational diabetes?
try to be active for at least 2 hours and 30 minutes each week. If you’re already active, your doctor can help you make an exercise plan for your pregnancy. If you haven’t been active in the past, talk to your doctor. Your doctor can suggest activities, such as swimming or walking, to help keep your blood glucose on track.How can I take care of myself if I have gestational diabetes? READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE
Tags: Diabetes, gestational diabetes, swimming
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May 12th, 2010
IntelliFlo®
The world’s most intelligent pumps are a “no brainer”
IntelliFlo Variable Speed pumps combine variable drive technology, onboard digital intelligence, and permanent magnet motors (used in hybrid cars) to reduce pump-related energy costs by up to 90%. The new IntelliFlo VS+SVRS model is the first swimming pool pump to feature a built-in Safety Vacuum Release System that detects drain blockage and automatically shuts the pump off.
An Eco Select™ Brand Choice: Standard pool pumps can consume as much energy as all other home appliances combined, often costing residential pool owners more than $1,000 per year! IntelliFlo pumps can typically cut energy use up to 90%, generally saving $620 to $1,360 in utility costs annually…more where rates are higher than average.*
*Savings based on comparison pump running between 6 and 12 hours per day at the national average of 15 cents/kilowatt hour in a 20,000 gallon pool. Actual savings may vary based on plumbing size and length, pump model, service factor, flow rates, and other hydraulic factors. MORE
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May 10th, 2010
THE MAYO CLINIC
Your child may love to swim, but is it always a good idea for him or her to be in the water? Follow these year-round children’s swimming tips.
By Mayo Clinic staff
Jay Hoecker, M.D.
Is it OK for your diaper-clad toddler to splash in the local pool? Can your child safely wear a cast or ear tubes in the water? Could bacteria lurking in the pool or lake make your little one sick? Before you help your child suit up — or decide to skip the water altogether — here are some practical children’s swimming tips from Jay Hoecker, M.D., a pediatrics specialist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. MORE
Children’s swimming: Keep health risks at bay
Tags: Infant and toddler health
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May 6th, 2010
With Apple’s continued domination of consumer electronics/smart phone technology as evidenced by their just released iPad™, Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. is first in line to apply this breakthrough technology to its line of IntelliTouch swimming pool control systems. All that’s needed is a ScreenLogic® interface for fast, easy downloading of the application software (available at Apple’s App Store® and directly accessible from any iPad™, iPhone® and/or iPod touch®.) |
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| Once the software is installed, your customers can control everything from pool and spa temperatures, jets, lighting, water features, remote video monitoring and more…right from their iPad. |
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| For new IntelliTouch purchasers, the easiest and most cost-effective way to provide control access via the iPad is to purchase a ScreenLogic PC interface kit (Part # 520500). |
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No other pool or spa control device offers such convenience. Customers will be delighted once they discover:
- They can easily turn on their spa and adjust the desired temperature at home or from remote locations.
- They can control all circuits (waterfalls, pool lights, fountains, and more) and review history of temperature, pool/spa, heater and light operation.
- They can remotely view live video on up to four video cameras around their property (requires optional Video & Lighting protocol adapter – PN 520854Z).
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Tags: apple, apple ipad, ipod, pool control, pool lighting, technology
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April 30th, 2010
Water Safety Month
National Water Safety Month is set for May 2010
In recognition of the popularity of swimming and other water related recreational activities in the United States, and the resulting need for ongoing public education on safer water practices, including swimming lessons, the buddy system, parental supervision, following the posted rules, and always being “water aware,” the month of May 2010 is National Water Safety Month. VISIT THE SITE
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