2012 Fascination Awards: Swimming Category

The accelerated degree program nominated my short blog entitled, "Share and Post a Reply About your Favorite Swimming Icon" (posted on June 18, 2011) . The link of the nominated blog is http://swimbuddy.blogspot.com/2011/06/for-my-class-share-and-post-reply-about.html. You can read and post your own thoughts about the topic in the blog. Please VOTE for me! Just click the icon below. The voting period starts on August 27, 2012 to September 3, 2012. Thank you for you support and your love to swimming as a fitness option.

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Thank you very much to accelerated-degree.com.

Importance of Swimming

Swimming is definitely one of the most preferred fitness activity for many people. There are reasons why they love this sport. It could be due to other hobbies such as scuba diving or other aquatics sports. As a swimming coach I see it as part of my fitness routine. Beyond sharing my views and skill, I believe that it has therapeutic value that fights against stress. Other people may view it in different manner. Whatever their views are, I think this fitness activity really is a great choice.

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In my personal experience, I realized the following benefits or importance of swimming.

1. It motivates me to keep my body in shape.
2. It helps me maintain my self-discipline.
3. It reminds me of the importance of nature.
4. It helps me grow socially.
5. It helps me become more productive and efficient.

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Do you like swimming? If your answer is yes, please answer the question below. Share your thoughts to inspire other people. Share the benefits of swimming to you.

How important is swimming as a fitness activity?