from the PacMasters Update Email
Ross Shoemaker, RIP
1942-2007
Ross Shoemaker died suddenly at the Senior Games following one of his swims. Ross had collapsed on the deck, and was not able to be revived. It is a terrible loss - Ross was a longtime member of the San Mateo Marlins, a warm and supportive man, and a devoted swimmer with an encouraging word for everyone.
Ross coached at Chabot Junior College for many years. Services are pending.
I don't think I need to point out the frequncy with which these unfortunate events have been occuring recently. Should active swimmers be getting stress echos or something as they get older? Are simple BP and lipid screens simply not enough?
Parents
Former Member
Swimming and exercise are great for your general health but I don't think there is any real benefit to swimming 100's on a 1:20 base as opposed to swimming them on a 2:00 base, as far as heart health is concerned. My point is that for swimming to benefit your cardiovascular health you don't need to strive for great times in competition.
That is correct--the cardiovascular benefits derive from moderate exercise.
Swimming and exercise are great for your general health but I don't think there is any real benefit to swimming 100's on a 1:20 base as opposed to swimming them on a 2:00 base, as far as heart health is concerned. My point is that for swimming to benefit your cardiovascular health you don't need to strive for great times in competition.
That is correct--the cardiovascular benefits derive from moderate exercise.
