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- Artwork in an Egyptian tomb dating back to 2,000 B.C. depicts characters swimmingWashington Post: The Development of the Modern Stroke
- Swimming has been a part of the Olympics since 1896Washington Post: The Development of the Modern Stroke
- Residential pools were first built in the 1920sWashington Post: The Development of the Modern Stroke
- Estimated 65,000 people in the United States don't know how to swim
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Swimming is the movement of humans and other animals move through water. It has recreational and useful purposes, such as bathing, cooling, fishing, recreation, exercise, and sports.
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Strokes
There are four basic strokes associated with swimming. The first stroke popularized was the breaststroke followed by the butterfly stroke. The backstroke and the front crawl, also known as the Freestyle, are variations of the breaststroke.
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Swimming Questions
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How many calories does swimming burn? 1 AnswerDoing freestyle laps in the swimming pool burns anywhere from 450 to 700 calories an hour. The immensity of the butterfly stroke requires a full body workout. T... read more -
Do you ever swim naked? 2 AnswersNo dude. Its not possible in public. If its a private i cant swim naked. HEHEEHEHE read more -
What is the easiest swimming stroke for swimming in open water? 3 AnswersWell, it depends on whether you want to win, or just make it through the .5 mile without drowning. Freestyle is your best competitive bet, but if you're afraid... read more -
When swimming for fitness (fixed time) is it better to swim with better form and not get tired or swim with bad form and get tired faster? 3 AnswersPoor form will lead to shoulder problems. Rotator cuff issues, deltoid problems and lower back pain are some of many injuries caused by poor form. Swimmers Sho... read more
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Swimming Forums and Blogs
- Google Blog Search: Swimming
- Forum: Swimming Forums
- USMS: Discussion Forums
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Helping end hunger at the mouth of York River: Swimming in the York River this year could mean some of the cold.. http://bit.ly/4VcKdo
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says never ever say the word swimming in front of me http://plurk.com/p/2rmmxb
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Oh AIS, when you put up swimming results please make sure they include... I dunno, results!!!
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Swimming helps to clear one's head. Can't believe I'm still using a 3yr swimsuit :p
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Crap. I made a sound when laughing at Ryohei's swimming style... Hope mum didn't hear...
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