SWIMMING!!

Advantages: Great way to keep fit. Great fun
Disadvantages: Early starts for training, Alot of hard Work

...I spent a lot of my time swimming either training or competing. I have been training since I was about 8 or 9 and I am still doing it today which means I have been training for about 5 or 6 years. Throughout this time I have achieved so much and have had so much fun. I love the sport even though many of my friends make fun of me because of the swimwear which can be uncomfortable at times and shows a lot of skin and is always tight. TRAINING As I just said I have been training for about 5 or 6 years but before that I did swimming lessons and so on. I train at Bo'ness Swimming club and have trained there since the very beginning. I train three times a week on Monday nights from 7 until 9, on Thursday nights from 6 until 9 and on Fridays nights from 5.30 until 7. This adds up to 6 ½ hours of training which isn't that much and some...

dbirse 01.04.2007 · Read review
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childs transformers bumblebee costume.

Advantages: Great fun for kids, looks great
Disadvantages: to expensive, not machine washable, wont fit any child over 5

...My son is obsessed with transformers and went on and on for a bumblebee costume he had seen in an argos catalogue. He was then invited to a fancy dress birthday party which was the perfect opptunity to buy the costume he longed for! I looked around the shops to compare the prices but all the shops were the same at £21.99, Bit pricey in my eyes but kids will be kids! The catalogue stated that it was for ''ages 5-7'', My son is 5 years old so i thought it was perfect as he would get plenty of wear out of the costume. Before i bought the costume i wanted to see if it would fit, out of the packet ond onto my son and it was perfect fit, A little bit short on the arms but almost perfect, it then got me thinking about the fact the catalogue stated it was for a 5-7 year old???? This costume would not fit anyone over 5. In...

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To Swim or not to Swim?

Advantages: Keeps you fit, gives you a challenge, gives you self confidence, makes you feel good!
Disadvantages: Swimming requires a swimming pool, if you don't have one near by then you are a very unlucky!

...I have worked as a lifeguard for 10 months this year and during that period of time I have been in the best shape of my life. Swimming is a dream sport in my honest opinion because it combines a full body workout with little or no risk of harm to the vast majority of able bodied people. I recommend swimming to anyone who wants to lose weight, improve their physical fitness and build confidence. Simply check out some photos of swimmers on google images to see what regular swimming exercise can do for you. Firstly it is important to find a good swimming pool, there many in my home city of Norwich(UK) some being more respectable than others. Make sure you research your local pools and find what?s best for you. It is important that the water be clean and the centre be tidy and well organised, another important consideration is...

MrMarcusRex 16.08.2009 · Read review
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SWIMMING WITH THE FISHIES AND THE MER-FOLK

Advantages: A GREAT WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH, BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE AND MAKE YOU SMILE
Disadvantages: CAN BE A WEE BIT CHILLY IN THE WINTER ... BRRRRR!!!!

...pools, as well as private gyms. I have been a member of a private gym (Greens, Newcastle) and loved the facilities there, but now just go to my local pool, which whilst not being quite so posh, has everything I need, namely lockers, showers and a great big lovely pool! Newcastle is lucky enough to have loads of swimming pools, I know of about 5, and I know there are more that I haven't been to. Making time for some exercise can be quite hard if you have a family or are very busy, so pick a swimming pool that is close to you, and that doesn't take ages to get too, that way you have more time in the pool, and don't need to feel guilty or frustrated over how long it takes you to get to each time. ******************************************** *****Swimming Gear***** I take my swimming costume, a couple of towels (one or my hair...

phoenixgreen 10.11.2006 (30.12.2006) · Read review
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Swim down under!

Advantages: Easy to watch - start to finish.
Disadvantages: You may need tissues.

...actress. Jesse Spencer, this guy is lush. If you ever watched Neibours you may remember the young Billy Kennedy! He played the main part of Swimming Upstream as Tony fingleton incredibly well. Tim Draxi plays Tonys brother in the film and also plays the role extrembly well. Draxi has featured in several other Austrailian films. None of which I can comment on. :::The plot::: Okay, take a deep breath we've finally arrived at the most important part of the review - the plot. Dora and Harold Fingleton have five children: Tony John Harold Jr. Ronald Diane The era is the 1950's and the country is Australia. This true life story follows the footsteps of Tony Fingleton a young lad who is looking for acceptance from his father. A lad who tries his hardest to achieve everything he can, not for his own sake but for his...

floatingclouds 23.02.2006 · Read review
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Swimming pool

Advantages: something new
Disadvantages: can be seen only on the film festivals

..."Swimming Pool", film seen first time at Cannes Film Festival 2003, sees France and Europe on most decadent, daring and inventive way. Francois Ozon writer and film director strikes again with this time British actress, Charlotte Rampling. Sarah Morton (Rampling) is a famous British mystery author. Tired of London, seeking inspiration for her new novel, she accepts an offer from her publisher John Bosload (Charles Dance) to stay at his home in middle of nowhere in France. It is early off-season, so Sarah hopes to find the beautiful country inspiring – until late one night, when John’s wild French daughter Julie (Sagnier) unexpectedly arrives. Sarah is at first, more than English-alike reserve, finding Julie reckless and sexually charged lifestyle repulsive. Their interactions set off an increasingly unsettling series...

barefoot777 03.03.2004 · Read review
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Spider-Man Classic Muscle Costume is Excellent

Advantages: Built in Muscles look great, Durable, Vibrant
Disadvantages: The Zip in the back is awkward for children to undo.

...After searching the Market for a good length of time and reading endless reviews, i finally decided this Spider-Man costume was going to be the best outfit. The decision was one that i won't regret making. This has got to be the most Durable, well designed Spider-Man costume on the market. I Bought this In H&M for my son's 5th Birthday. As a ultimate Spiderman fan, the costume was worn a good 10 months. Within the ten months, the costume had a range of things spilt on it ( Food, Paint, Juice) all of which came out easily in the wash, I originally thought that washing it might spoil the quality, but it didn't. The colout remained Vibrant Blue and Red and the built in Muscles still looked puffy and Musle like. To my surprise non of the stiching in the product came loose or ripped, also the costume itself didn't rip even when my son...

RjZlBj 17.09.2009 · Read review
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Look mum I am swimming like my doll

Advantages: Encourages your little one to want to swim
Disadvantages: Needs batteries

...of a pain and took us about five minutes of battling to get her out. What is contained within the package? One 32cm long doll with a pink swimming costume on, a pair of sandals and a towel. Be warned though the towel is smaller than in the picture, about half the size and you can not wrap it round the doll totally which does annoy my little girl as she want to wrap the doll like how she is wrapped in a towel. With the towel shown above this would be possible though. There is also a instruction booklet which is an universal one so you just have to turn to the English page and a booklet with all the latest Zapf products. Be warned keep this away from your little one as you might find yourself looking out for another item for your child's doll that they insist they need for it. Like most toys now adays it requires batteries and like usual...

ldvda 02.01.2008 (01.01.2008) · Read review
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Review of Zapf My Little Baby Born I Can Swim

Swimming stampede

Advantages: Its Fun
Disadvantages: none

...I started swimming when I was 4 months. Ever since then I have been swimming at least once a week, recently more like 3 or 4 times a week. This Saturday I have my first proper regional race, and next year I hope to get through to the county championships. ***Why is it important to learn to swim?*** It is important to learn to swim because if you fell in a river how would you get out before you drown? Just hope there aren't any sharks or crocodiles in there. You might be able to save someone else who can't swim. It keeps you fit and healthy Its great fun! ***How do you get started?*** First, check out your local swimming pool, they usually do everything from parent and toddler classes to Masters swimming clubs. The swimming classes start by getting kids confident in the water, like going underwater...

Aphrodite1 01.03.2006 · Read review
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For your swimming and sporting needs...

Advantages: Gently cleans hair
Disadvantages: None unless you like a medicated shampoo

...Loreal swim and sport I often buy this product for Little Miss to use when we are on holiday and also because she swims every week and I find this tends to do the trick with the chlorine **What is it** This is a 2 in 1 formula which has been tested under ophthalmologist control, so I assume it's a gentle one! It is a shampoo with conditioners which will help to remove the smell of chlorine from the pool and salt from the sea. The shampoo will also leave hair clean manageable easy to detangle and soft. It's the easy to detangle bit I like best. **Product and Packaging** The shampoo comes in a blue plastic slightly curved, soft bottle with a bright orange flip open and closed lid. All of the instructions and information are on the back of the bottle. When I flip open the lid to have a whiff of the shampoo, it really...

danielalong 29.10.2008 · Read review
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