• Swimming started in the 1st century.

 

• Over 50% of world-class swimmers suffer from shoulder pain.

 

• Swimming has been a part of the Olympics since 1896.

 

• Some people think swimming started when a person fell into the water and panicking, he started to swim in a way we call today dog paddle.

 

• Peanuts are a source of energy for swimmers.

 

• Drags slow you down in swimming because they are not skin tight.

 

• Swimming can be done for competition and it is helpful in survival.

 

• An hour of vigorous swimming will burn up to 650 calories. It burns off more calories than walking or biking.

 

• Swimming strengthens the heart and lungs

 

• Swimming works out all of the body’s major muscles