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SWIMMING: HEALTH BENEFITS, HOW TO GET STARTED, AND HOW TO GET BETTER AT IT

Swimming can be a great workout for lots of different kinds of people: young, old, beginners, those with joint pain, and more. Swimming can be an excellent hobby — and workout — for people of all ages and fitness levels. It’s low-impact, builds strength and fitness, and is fun. According to the Centers for Disease Control …

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THE SCIENCE OF UNDERWATER SWIMMING: HOW STAYING SUBMERGED GIVES OLYMPIANS THE WINNING EDGE

In order to win swimming gold in Tokyo, competitors must not only use their arms and legs to drive themselves through the water, but also resist the drag of the water’s constant pull. How can swimmers reduce the impact of the water’s drag as much as possible without being able to don specialized low-drag suits …

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