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W H AT I T M E A N S T O S W I M
- Todd Proa -
Without a doubt, swimming is a way of life
You might end up missing things that your non-swimming friends are doing, but swimming is a gift in many ways
Whether you’re still swimming or haven’t been part of a team in years, there are still plenty of great benefits from being part of a swimming team
Here are 5 things that you’ll take away from swimming
1. You’re Part of a Community
Swimming is pretty much a big, open fraternity where everybody has the same background of two-a-days and
countless weekends in countless pools
This sense of community goes far beyond the pool, however, and even years after retiring from competitive
swimming, you’ll still find familiar faces all over the place
2. You’ll Never be Intimidated by Fitness
Swimming is one heck of an exercise, where you have to use your entire body
Swimmers have exceptional cardiovascular fitness, more so than any other athletes
3. Discipline and Mental Toughness
Long after you’ve stopped swimming competitively, you’ll still enjoy not having to get up at 4:30
AM for practice every morning
Nonetheless, the discipline you garnered through such a strict regimen will serve you well later in life when you find something
else that you’re passionate about
4. “What if” Syndrome
Every time you watch competitive swimming, “what ifs” inevitably start to run through your head
It’s important to avoid this passing sense of regret by leaving everything at the pool, so that you don’t feel yourself
thinking like that again when the Olympics roll around
5. The Pool is Home
No matter what, you will always be a swimmer
Unlike football or basketball, it’s a sport that most people don’t talk
about until the Olympics
But for those who are swimmers, they will always have
swimming, regardless of age
To read more, visit: !
http://swimswam.com/5-things-you-will-take-away-from-
swimming/
“Swimming is normal for me. I'm relaxed. I'm comfortable, and I know my
surroundings. It's my home.”
- Michael Phelps -