Author: Claire McDaniel
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10 pool exercises to burn off those holiday treats
It is easy to overeat on Thanksgiving day with all the good foods, family, friends and, of course, desserts! As a dietitian, to offset the over-indulgence, I recommend drinking lots of water, eating slowly and doing some light exercise like a family walk. Also, remember to be grateful for the good foods that you have and…
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Gift ideas for the pool lovers and swimmers in your life
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that means that Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t far behind! For your pool loving and swimmer family members and friends, here are some gift ideas. Even if the weather is cold and snowy where you live, be sure to take advantage of all of the sale prices…
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Swimming: An excellent exercise for the elderly
Swimming is one of the best low-impact exercises, but did you know that the benefits of swimming for older people or those with Alzheimer’s can be life changing? More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s right now. If you include other types of dementia the statistic increases to one in three seniors. November…
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How chloramines affected my lungs as a swimmer
November is COPD Awareness Month and Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a great opportunity to learn more about chloramines and the effects on your lungs. Briefly, chloramines are disinfection byproducts that form when organic material (sweat, oils, hair, urine, lotion, sunscreen) reacts with chlorine. Chloramines build up in the pool and then off-gas…
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Swimming and Psoriasis: You can still enjoy the pool
Psoriasis is a skin disease affecting 7.5 million Americans. Symptoms include scaling skin, inflammation, pain, redness, swelling and even arthritis. To learn more about psoriasis, check out this fact sheet by the US Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health. Not contagious, psoriasis can be triggered by stress, medications, environmental…
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8 Halloween pool party ideas
Halloween is just around the corner! Whether you have an indoor or outdoor pool, consider having a Halloween pool party! Here are some fun and crafty ideas for your Halloween Pool Party: Decoration Ideas: Pumpkins. Real pumpkins will float in the water or use plastic jack-o-lanterns. If your pool is empty, you can line the…
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What are disinfection byproducts? [Infographic]
What are disinfection byproducts? In pools, harmful disinfection byproducts, or DBPs, are made when chlorine interacts with organic material. Haloacetic acid (HAA), trihalomethane (THM) and chlorite are common DBPs. What is organic material and how does it enter my pool? When organic material from swimmers or the swimming environment react with the pool’s chlorine or…
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Swim current pools: The treadmill for swimming
You don’t need a lap pool to swim long distance at home. Swim current pools, pools that allow you to swim in place with a resistant water current, bring gym lap pool swimming into the comfort and convenience of your own home. Swim current pools are commonly described as underwater treadmills, and offer a great option for low…
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Six tips for fall pool maintenance
The weather is cooling, summer is ending and the leaves are falling — into your pool! Fall pool maintenance is key to keeping your pool issue free going into winter. Here are some changes and services to consider for your pool this fall. 1. General Cleaning. Removal all pool toys. Ensure the pool is…
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What you can do for National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
One out of every five children in the U.S. is overweight or obese. This means that 17 percent of all U.S. children likely have physical or emotional health problems that can follow them into adulthood. Being overweight or obese early in life increases risk of developing chronic health issues that were once only found in…