It is just a simple solution to save the cost of cleaning and filtering debris from the public swimming pools. I have just written a letter to the relevant authorities and I am keepig my finger-crossed that at least this simple suggestion can be implemented. Having less pollutants in the pool also means use of [...]
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Common-cents to install mouth-rinsing basins by the poolside showers.
Posted in Exercise, Health, Ideas, tagged hygiene, swimming pool on September 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Triathlon Swim Is Not So Easy!
Posted in Exercise, Unwise on August 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Just read that Mr Calvin Lee, 42, the CEO of Deutsche Telekom Asia, died during the swim segment of the Osim Singapore International Triathlon. It is sad to learn that his buddys’ claims that he was a strong swimmer. But I am not sure if it meant that he had lots of experience swimming in [...]
Proper way to do Pull-ups (overhand chin-ups)
Posted in Exercise on June 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I am writing this for my elder son, Mervyn, who is now trying to do a proper pull-up as compared to “kick-propelling” chin-ups. Actually I always use the term, “overhand grasps chin-up” or simply just “underhand chin-up” for both methods.
Well, this site seemed to explain the difference. (link)
http://stronglifts.com/how-to-do-pull-ups-and-chin-ups-with-proper-technique/
However, after visiting the site, it is still [...]
