Hi im Markus, I am currently completing my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Deakin University. As part of my degree I am conducting research related to how swimming may improve psychological wellbeing.
As most swimmers (including myself) would have experienced for themselves there are many psychological benefits to swimming. For instance the sense of achievement and challenge plus the relaxation and escapism of swimming are well reported. However, in spite of this being a consistent theme in magazine articles, books, and film there has been a distinct lack of research related to how swimming may improve wellbeing over a prolonged period of time.
To address this gap the aim of my study is to investigate the relationship between engaging in physical activities (such as swimming) and improvements in subjective wellbeing. If you are 18 years old or over and a swimmer you are invited to take part in this research. The whole process is anonymous and conducted entirely online and will take less than 15 minutes, so it won’t take up too much of your time. Just click on the link below.
www.deakin.edu.au/.../swimming
Your participation in this research is greatly appreciated!
... I still don't get why so many people get up to swim that early, though. I understand people need to go to work, but if practice starts at 5 am and lasts even for 2 hours, it's still only 7 am when you are done. What workplace opens up that early with the possible exception of hamster wheel law firms for junior associates?Two reasons:
Kids: If my wife and I need to get kids off to school, the prime time to get a workout in is between about 5am and 6:30/6:45am.
Global workforce: My colleagues and clients are global ... 7am conference calls are common, 5am conference calls are not unheard of, as are times at the other end of the day. Sometimes those early calls offer a benefit of being able to slip out for a midday workout, but sometimes not. Although some industries are ahead of the globalized workforce curve (e.g., IT) and some industries will likely always be immune (e.g., hairstylists), I think odder and odder work hours are the wave of the future.
... I still don't get why so many people get up to swim that early, though. I understand people need to go to work, but if practice starts at 5 am and lasts even for 2 hours, it's still only 7 am when you are done. What workplace opens up that early with the possible exception of hamster wheel law firms for junior associates?Two reasons:
Kids: If my wife and I need to get kids off to school, the prime time to get a workout in is between about 5am and 6:30/6:45am.
Global workforce: My colleagues and clients are global ... 7am conference calls are common, 5am conference calls are not unheard of, as are times at the other end of the day. Sometimes those early calls offer a benefit of being able to slip out for a midday workout, but sometimes not. Although some industries are ahead of the globalized workforce curve (e.g., IT) and some industries will likely always be immune (e.g., hairstylists), I think odder and odder work hours are the wave of the future.
