Health and Wellness
The startling statistic is 1 in 8 women, roughly 12 percent, will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. And in 2019 alone, an estimated 268,600 new cases will be diagnosed, according to breastcancer.org. Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), a rare and very aggressive form of breast cancer that accounts for 1 to 5 percent of Read More
Besides being just plain fun, it’s well known that swimming is a great way to stay in shape. It’s suitable for all ages and abilities and is a total body workout. Swimming improves both strength and flexibility with little to no impact on joints. Because of the many health benefits of swimming, it should be Read More
Kathleen McMordie, founder of Texas Swim Academy, recently took on what could have been the daunting task of completing her first half marathon. However, with proper training and preparation, Kathleen was able to complete her first half marathon this past January – achieving a personal goal she set for herself back in 2016. “I started Read More
Depending on what it is you are looking to achieve during your workout — calorie burn, muscle mass, body tone — swimming is a great choice. Because swimming provides a total body workout, there really isn’t a wrong way to incorporate swimming into your workout to get the results you want. So if muscle tone Read More
Most people will tell you that any exercise is good for the heart, and swimming is no different. But swimming is an especially popular cardiovascular exercise because of the way it works the hearts muscles. It doesn’t put as much strain on the heart as other exercises like running, aerobics and weight training do, an Read More