Author: Claire McDaniel
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10 tips for teaching your children to swim
May is the beginning of the summer season as outdoor pools open and families take trips to the lake, river, ocean or neighborhood pool. May is also National Drowning Prevention Month. Drowning is the second leading cause of death in the United States in children ages 1 to 4 years old. The best way…
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Five ways to make your pool more sustainable for Earth Day
Owning a swimming pool increases energy use, which costs money and resources. Here are five ways that you can save money and make your pool as sustainable as possible: Use alternative, renewable energy. Last week we highlighted a company that is using energy from underground computer servers to heat it’s pool. You can also opt for…
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Sustainable pools: The higher standard for 2016
The harmful impact of human activity on the environment — from exhaustion of natural resources to global warming to water pollution — means we must live more sustainably to save our planet. Today, sustainable living can be extended to our pools. When something is “sustainable,” by definition, it “conserves an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of…
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Does a pool add value to your home?
Does a pool add value to your home? The answer is that it depends. HouseLogic states that a pool is likely to add value to your home if the following apply: You live in a higher-end neighborhood and most of your neighbors have pools (in this case not having a pool might make your home…
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National Nutrition Month: The swimmer diet
March is National Nutrition Month! As a dietitian and a swim coach, I strive to bring awareness to all swimmers about the importance of a healthy diet. Swimming can burn between 400-700 calories/hour depending on the swimmer’s body weight. Many competitive swimmers think since they burn so many calories while swimming that they can eat…
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Three hot tub care tips
Winter is such a wonderful time for soaking in a steamy hot tub. In order to keep your hot tub working as efficiently and effectively as possible, here are a few money-saving and time-saving tips.
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Comparing Pool Etiquette: The U.S. vs Europe
Before moving to Switzerland, I swam competitively in the United States for 16 years and then coached for six years. This took me to pools in 25 of the 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and Thailand. Now that I am living in Europe and coaching a club swim team, I have swum in…
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A tribute to African American swimmers in honor of Black History Month
Since 1926, February celebrates and honors how African Americans have contributed to American society, culture and tradition. During Black History Month or National African American Appreciation Month, we recognize those who have helped unify and strengthen our country, and this includes phenomenal African American swimmers. In 2002, Maritza Correia (now Maritza McClendon), a former teammate…
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15 New Year’s Resolutions for Swimmers
Here is a list of new year’s resolutions for anyone who swims. As a sports dietitian and a swimming coach, I can not stress enough the importance of each and every one of these resolutions. If you can do each of these things daily, you will be a faster swimmer and a happier person!
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Three swimming events to look forward to in 2016
This year is an important year for the swimming community. While swimming fans know the annual major international competitions, none of these events draws the attention of the general public and the acclaim of the Olympic Games. 2016 Olympic Trials Would you like to experience, in person, the intensity of the Olympic Games without…