I was just watching a segment on Fox News about the great Olympian of all time, USA star, Michael Phelps. Apparently, when Michael was a youngster, he struggled with ADHD in a big way, and his first swimming teacher recalls him being “benched” by lifeguards on a pretty regular basis. He hated taking [...]
Posts Tagged ‘swimming’
The Key To ADHD: Focus
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged ADHD, depression, mental illness, Michael Phelps, olympian, swimming on August 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Put Me in the Water
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged bipolar disorder, exercise, swimming on July 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’ve gotten back in the habit of swimming every day. About five years ago, I lost 40 pounds doing just that. I’m trying to lose weight, but for me it’s a relaxation thing. The cool water, the silence when you go beneath the surface… it’s the only exercise where you can get hot and tired [...]















