We’re still swimming!
According to the World Health Organization, Europe is now the center of the COVID-19 pandemic. The risk of the coronavirus spreading in Sweden is considered to be very high. People are more… Read More »We’re still swimming!
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Our precautions against COVID-19
Everyone is talking about coronavirus these days. It’s not surprising that people are worried and want to protect themselves. We at Stockholm International Swimming Club are following the recommendations of the public health authorities in Sweden and would like to inform our students of what we’re doing to protect our students, keep our lessons save and help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Sweden.
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Winter swimming in Sweden
Looking for a new experience in Sweden? Winter swimming can be a thrilling way to challenge yourself and experience nature in a whole different way.
Health benefits of winter swimming
The health benefits of winter swimming have been scientifically proven. Swimming in cold water 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 blood pressure increases to avoid cooling down. In the process to protect the body, hormones like endorphins are released and act as pain relief (as well as an antidepressant) for a few hours. This is one reason why winter bathers are known to lead more active lives and are generally happier and more fulfilled than other people. Another reason could be the great feeling of adventure winter swimming delivers!
Christmas Gift Guide for Swimmers 2019
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!
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Burkinis 101
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
New start in the water. Two stories from our new graduates.
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.
Our first Swimrun!
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!
Our coaches at Swim Open Stockholm
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.
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Dear 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
Simple core exercises for beginner swimmers
Here are some examples for dry land exercises to improve core muscles. They are very simple and you can practise them anywhere.