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Thinking of training for a triathlon, but afraid that you’ll be spending all of your waking hours swimming, biking and running? Well, do not fear, as there are plenty of distances out there and you are sure to find one that suits you. The sport of triathlon originated in France in 1920. The very first one featured a 3-kilometer run, a 12-kilometer bike and a swim across the Marne.  It wasn’t until more than 50 years later that the world was introduced to Ironman, a 140.6-mile trek around the entire Hawaiian island of Oahu that was created to settle a...

At what depth are shark attacks most common? Research has found that most swimmers are attacked by sharks in shallow water for a number of reasons. Shark attacks, generally, are not as common as many people think. The U.S. averages about 19 shark attacks per year, according to National Geographic, and one shark attack fatality every two years. To help put that into perspective, lighting strikes and kills more than 37 people per year. Scientists have said that the number of shark attacks has been increasing every year, but that's simply because more and more people are visiting beaches and...

Chlorine rash is a red, itchy rash that appears within a few hours after swimming in chlorinated pools or hot tubs. The rash can be raised and scaly, and the skin may be swollen or tender. In some cases, hives also develop. Chlorine rash is caused when the skin becomes irritated by chlorine, and can usually be treated with over-the-counter hydrocortisone creams. It typically clears up within a few days.SymptomsChlorine rash can happen whenever you've spent time in chlorinated water, like a pool or hot tub. It appears a short time after getting into the pool, or within a few...

This article explains how swimming is an effective weight loss exercise.