Summer is a fun time, but it’s also a time when a lot of accidents happen. Here are some ways to keep your children safe this summer. Water safety. If you have a pool or plan to be around the water at all, then make sure you’ve got all security devices in place. All gates must be locked, and alarms…
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Sprint Triathlon For The Tough Hearted
Even the fittest and the toughest of the athletes do get some shares of pain during the triathlon race. Triathlon is simply a game of endurance. The only thing that one can do is to believe that somehow, he will be able to reach the finish line. One has to battle with distances, with fatigue and with lack of strength.…
Are There Too Many Choices In Swim Gear Today
Swim gear today offers many more options and customizations than at any other point in history. You can even have prescription lens swim goggles that are custom made for not only your prescription but also to fit your face. In addition to thinks such as this, which are highly functional, there are now MP3 players made to stand up to…
The Most Romantic Hotel In Sri Lanka Is Taprobane Island And Should Be In Your Top 10 Destinations
The most romantic hotel in Sri Lanka is undoubtedly Taprobane Island, and you must take the opportunity to stay there for a few days during your vacation in Sri Lanka. Taprobane is an amazing place, and incredibly romantic, not the least of its charms is that you can only get to it by wading through the sea. The 2.5 acre…
The Mirage
Owned by MGM Mirage, this Hawaiian-themed, 3,000 room hotel is as much an entertainment complex as a place to stay. Over 40 years ago it was known as Castaways. But it’s as up-to-the-minute fresh as any place in Vegas now. Inside the front entrance is a lush tropical rainforest housed under a 100-foot high dome, with 60-foot palm trees providing…
Safety First Tips For Water Fun
There may be few better ways to spend a hot day than at the beach, lake, water park or swimming pool but amid all the fun and games it is important to put safety first. Learning to swim and be safe in and around the water are important survival skills. Accidents only take a few seconds to occur, but they…
The Ironman Triathlon And A Glass Of Water
If I could take one thing back from all the ironman training I did over the years, it would be the thousands of laps I did in the pool with the hopes of thrashing out a faster swim time. If you are an age grouper or a novice Ironman, there is really no point in spending hours and hours in…
Ironman Triathlon Ten Common Mistakes
There’s lots of trial and error involved when you’re attempting your first Ironman. These days there’s lots of advice floating around out there and it can get confusing at times. After over 20 years on the Ironman scene, I’ve seen some of the same mistakes made over and over again by first time Ironman triathletes. Here are the top ten…
Is Swimming A Good Sport To Lose Weight
Have you taken up swimming as a sport to help you to lose weight? If you are, you are not alone because most people think that swimming is effective way to tone muscles and lose weight. This is why the public swimming pools everywhere are always packed in the evenings and on weekends. Before I disappoint you, I must first…
The Ironman Triathlon Whats Your Fear Factor
What scares you the most about your upcoming ironman race? What’s your fear-factor? As fit as a person is going into the first career Ironman, the fear-factor is in the equation as the big day creeps ever closer. As cool and confident as many participants may appear, there is almost always something that fills them with a certain amount of…