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Humans, unlike other animals that are drawn to water, are not natural-born swimmers. We must be taught. Our evolutionary ancestors learned for survival; now in the 21st century, we swim in freezing Arctic waters and piranha-infested rivers to test our limits. Swimming is an introspective and silent sport in a chaotic and noisy age; it’s therapeutic for both the mind and body; and it's an adventurous way to get from point A to point B. It's also one route to that elusive, ecstatic state of flow.

Whether you want to explore remote beaches and mountain lochs, improve your confidence in open water, refine your swimming technique, or have a race or long-distance swim challenge coming up, How to Wild Swim offers the perfect practical foundation to help you find your perfect adventure and achieve your goal. Expert wild swimmer Ella Foote offers the ultimate guide to mastering the practicalities and techniques, and answers your most frequently asked questions so that you can feel safe, have fun, and re-energize.

You can swim faster in days without having to spend more time at the pool. Most swimmers have a problem generating power in the water and swimming with easy speed! This book shows you how to move through the water using less energy. I wrote this book to help you swim faster! I want you to stop overthinking swimming and focus on what really matters.

Drugs in sport are big news and the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport is common. Here, Chris Cooper, a top biochemist at the University of Essex, looks at the science behind drugs in sport. Using the performance of top athletes, Cooper begins by outlining the limits of human performance. Showing the basic problems of human biochemistry, physiology, and anatomy, he looks at what stops us running faster, throwing longer, or jumping higher. Using these evidence-based arguments he shows what the body can, and cannot, do.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Comedian Ian Karmel, with help from his sister, Dr. Alisa Karmel, opens up about the daily humiliations of being fat and why it’s so hard to talk about something so visible. “As charming and funny as it is poignant and thoughtful.”—Roxane Gay, author of Hunger: A...

For centuries, people from all over the world have immersed themselves in cold water for its healing properties. Leading expert in cold water therapy Dr. Mark Harper offers long-awaited evidence that cold water swimming can achieve powerful, tangible health benefits in his revolutionary debut work, Chill. Dr. Harper illuminates the ways in which cold water can positively impact us physiologically and psychologically.

Welcome to SWIM ROOTS. Hosts Bryce Davies and Nicky Young share stories from the people who define the Culture of Open Water swimming. Athletes. Rebels. Dippers. Risk takers. Lifeguards. Adventurers. Pioneers. Community leaders. Pirates. We explore the Drive and Passion that draws each of us to the water, and celebrate the diversity of community. Misfits who share a calling.

Have you ever wanted to boost your running speed? How to Run Faster will reveal proven techniques that will give you the winning advantage. It really doesn't matter whether you're a sprinter or a runner working towards 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or full-marathon distances. How to Run Faster offers you effective and powerful methods that will quickly deliver amazing results.

Swimming tales of adventure! From lidos to lakes, rivers to the sea, this podcast celebrates the joy of swimming in the great outdoors.

This audiobook will show that your subconscious is the most powerful tool to help alter your life in a positive manner.

Swim Deeper is a compelling journey into the uncharted waters of understanding women beyond the surface. Rexx Parker delves into the poignant truth that men often fail to explore the depths of women's essence. With a father's heart, Rexx seeks to redefine the standards for his sons and all men, challenging them to transcend mere physicality. Pioneering a new definition of beauty, Rexx's introspection becomes a roadmap for his sons and fellow men to "self identify" their core beliefs.

"Sync or Swim: Balancing Individuality and Togetherness in Relationships" delves into the delicate art of preserving personal identity while fostering deep connections in partnerships. This book, enriched by extensive clinical expertise, research, and diverse cultural perspectives, offers guidance to individuals and couples navigating the complex emotional landscapes and practical challenges inherent in relationships.

Welcome to "The Relay," a captivating podcast where four middle-aged men dive deep into the world of masters swimming and share their journey of rediscovery, competition, and personal growth. Join us as we explore the transformative power of jumping back into the pool, discussing the challenges, triumphs, and life lessons that arise along the way. Each episode, we'll candidly discuss the physical and mental obstacles we face, the camaraderie and friendships formed within the masters swimming community, and the valuable lessons learned about discipline, perseverance, and self-improvement.

In a world moving toward artificial intelligence, what if you could reclaim your real one?The Real Intelligence Podcast explores nervous system regulation, intuition, emotional patterns, leadership, and the deeper intelligence that helps us navigate life with clarity and self-trust.Host Jenny Swim explores how we move from overthinking, burnout, and internal friction toward more natural ways of living, leading, and responding to life.This is not about optimization or surface-level self-help. It’s about learning to hear yourself clearly again.

Welcome to my podcast! I will be interviewing triathletes to find out their stories, successes, and questions from fans. Look out for the first episode coming before the end of 2022.

Listen as we talk about all things swimming! Technique, training, tips, random thoughts, maybe a food joke here and there, and more! Swim Out of the Box has everything swimming you can imagine, except for the water…

'Of course black people can’t swim’Our bones are too heavy & it ruins our hair... Right??!!In this short series we touch on the historical contexts of black swimming and also look at the social constraints.With the help of some incredibly talented black voices we dissect and unpack the myth that black people can’t swim. There’s a few of my swimming experiences thrown in and amongst but most importantly this podcast is for you to feel empowered and ready to jump in the deep end, well not quite, even I can’t do that yet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Covid-19 Long Haulers - Long Covid Coronavirus ... IT ALL SUCKS!!! The REAL NAME for it: ”CHRONIC COVID SYNDROME” We are here to share our lived experience with the coronavirus; our expertise; our story and the stories of the MANY others directly and indirectly affected by Covid-19, including those on the front line of healthcare. Your hosts: Staci RN, PhD, professor of nursing; Doug Attorney, Physician Assistant, Entrepreneur. Together, we will, talk, share, interview, investigate and provide a sharing platform about our lived experience with the Coronavirus, the life as husband and wife,...

The Swim in Your Feelings Podcast is a bi-weekly conversation with Victoria P. Allen-Graham. During the podcast, listeners will hear about all things art, mental health, and entrepreneurship related. The show will also highlight ways Victoria and her guests navigate self-care, career growth and community healing. Let's dive in to Swim in Your Feelings

Wellbeing coach who loves wild swimming /cold water dippers in Galloway ,lowlands , South West Scotland. Suzy Rook