Physical activity is good for public health, so people should continue participating in sports. That’s what the Public Health Agency of Sweden says. Swimming pools and gyms… Read More »Sports Activities During Coronavirus Outbreak: Health Authorities’ Recommendations
According to the World Health Organization, Europe has now become the center of the pandemic. The risk of the coronavirus spreading in Sweden is considered as very high. People have become more worried and… Read More »We keep swimming!
Everyone is discussing coronavirus these days. It’s not surprising that people are worried and want to protect themselves and their families. But it’s important to not cross the line and not to start panicking. We at Stockholm International Swimming Club want to inform our current and future students about what we do to protect our students, keep our lessons save and help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Sweden.
Read More »Our precautions against coronavirus
Do you know how to swim? Are you looking for a new experience in Sweden? We have a nice idea for you! Winter swimming can be super exciting challenge full of fun.
Health benefits of winter swimming have been scientifically proven. This activity increases feel-good hormones, reduces stress and improves sleep (unless you have heart or blood circulation problems, which means swimming in ice-cold water should be avoided).
Cold water causes constriction of the blood vessels, which allows your body to retain heat, and the blood pressure increases to avoid cooling down. In the process to protect the body, hormones such as endorphins are released and act as a pain relief (as well as an antidepressant) for a few hours. As a result, winter bathers are known to lead more active lives and are generally happier and more fulfilled than other people.
With Christmas right around the corner, the all-too-familiar “holiday gift” anxiety is increasing as well. Questions like What in the world should I get them? Will they like my present? start running through our minds, causing unneeded stress during the holiday season. However, with this Christmas Gift Guide for Swimmers, I hope to present simple solutions to your gift-giving worries!
Read More »Christmas Gift Guide for Swimmers 2019
Many of our students have come to us with questions about modest swim attire for Muslim women, including What kind of swimwear exists for Muslim… Read More »Burkinis 101
Ny början i vattnet. Två berättelser från våra studenter This year we are participating in TIA Stockholm (Early integration for asylum seekers in Stockhlom) with… Read More »New start in the water. Two stories from our new graduates.
On July 13th, coach Saima and I (coach Milla) got to participate in our first ever Swimrun competition! Here’s a little bit of background for… Read More »Our first Swimrun!
On Saturday, Coach Saima and I (Milla Holmen)got the chance to spectate the Swim Open Stockholm competition, which was the third leg of the Nordic Swim Tour. The Nordic Swim Tour is a three weekend long competition featuring meets in three Nordic cities- Helsinki, Bergen, and lastly, Stockholm. These meets brought some of the world’s BEST swimmers, including Sarah Sjӧstrom, Katinka Hosszú, and other Olympic swimmers and world record holders, all to the same pool, and needless to say, was quite the event to watch.
Read More »Our coaches at Swim Open StockholmDear members, this year’s meeting will be held on the 29th of April, 18:00 at our HQ, Grindtorps Skolgränd 28, Täby. If you are planning… Read More »Yearly meeting 2019 / Kallelse till Årsmöte 2019