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!
On the subject of the emotional aspect of swimming, I ran across this video featuring the North Bay Aquatics (based in Corte Madera in Marin County north of San Francisco) and their experience with “Swimmer’s High”:
www.sfgate.com/.../article
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Thanks for posting this link.
Really nice little film. 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?
It doesn't make sense to me...but then again, very little about our anti-sleep pro-Calvinistic work ethic society does make sense to me.
Anyhow, still a nice film!
I liked watching the coaches on deck in their arctic parkas.
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?
I get to work usually around 6:45 and I'd say 50% of the employees are already working when I get here. This is a large company that makes airplanes and starts with the letter "B." :)
On the subject of the emotional aspect of swimming, I ran across this video featuring the North Bay Aquatics (based in Corte Madera in Marin County north of San Francisco) and their experience with “Swimmer’s High”:
www.sfgate.com/.../article
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Thanks! It was a beautifully done film; great photography and artistry. I could even feel the endorphins kicking in just watching it! It makes me want to head back to the pool... :bolt:
For now I like the juxtaposition of the two threads "Does swimming make you happier?" and "Fighting Burnout" or whatever the one underneath is called.
Some people who swam hard as age groupers and collegers and even Olympics never want to put their feet in the water again, or so I've read/heard on this forum and elsewhere.
Seriously? When do people leave? Are they trying to beat traffic or something?
I think part of it is because first shift in the factory starts at 6:00. They finish at 2:30.
On the subject of the emotional aspect of swimming, I ran across this video featuring the North Bay Aquatics (based in Corte Madera in Marin County north of San Francisco) and their experience with “Swimmer’s High”:
www.sfgate.com/.../article
D2
... 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.
This is a large company that makes airplanes and starts with the letter "B." :)
Kirk, could you be more specific about the company? I don't think too many of us have a clue.
