Preventing Swimmer's Ears while swimming.
Swimmer's ears (Otitis externa) is usually cause by a bacterial or fungal infection while swimming. It swells the ear canal, making it itchy and painful. If you like to swim, take these precautions to help
Preventing injury while swimming.
Check out these very basic rules for swimmers -- both beginners and advanced. Very basic, but life saving!
Rule No. 1 Never go into the pool alone. You may be an expert swimmer, but in case of a muscle
Sports/foot massage recommendations?
Hi,
A friend (pretty accomplished road cyclist/time trialist) and I (roadie/swimmer) are seeking recommendations for a good sports masseur/masseuse, preferably in the mid-SF Peninsula (the "650") area. We're
Chamomile, St. John's Wort...
These are excellent herbs to take for relaxation - chamomile made itself famous for being a mellow tea. St. John's Wort takes a bit longer to make a difference in your life, but has been proven
Open Water Techniques
a swimmer exchange. Have the next swimmer warm up ahead of the exchange. Then when its time begin swimming in front of the current swimmer. Don’t tear off being the fresh swimmer! Swim easy enough that your
Hiked to the top!!!
This is huge for me - I went up Runyon Canyon with a friend today and I did not have to stop for breath. In case you are not familiar with it, this is a famous hill in LA where people hike that goes
