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10 Things You Should Know About ICE is available NOW here: https://lnkd.in/e_fSHZAR As we approach World Ice Skating Day, what better time is there to learn about ice! In many ways, life on Earth as we know it depends on ice. It provides most of the world’s fresh water supply, keeps global sea levels from rising disastrously, and it provides vital data about the past and future of our planet. However, ice is also common in our solar system, and water ice is a crucial ingredient in the search for life in space. So, with that in mind, here are 10 things you should know about ICE! Shout out to the amazing Inclusive Skating - https://lnkd.in/exU6iDuY and the International Skating Union's World Ice Skating Day, which this year is Sunday 15th December. #ice #facts #thingsyoushouldknow #stem #stemeducation #scienceeducation #scienceforkids #stemforkids #climatechange #ice #facts #didyouknow

COSMED K5 and Aquatrainer helped collecting data for the recent publication “Determining VO2max in competitive swimmers: Comparing the validity and reliability of cycling, arm cranking, ergometer swimming, and tethered swimming” by Michel de Haan and his colleagues, investigating the most effective method for determining VO2max in competitive swimmers. ⠀⠀⠀ Aquatrainer is an easy-to-mount swimming snorkel connected to COSMED K5 wearable metabolic systems that allows to perform gas exchange analysis during swimming.  ⠀⠀⠀ Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) is a critical success factor in most endurance sports, including competitive swimming. VO2max reflects how well the cardiovascular and respiratory systems deliver oxygen to the muscles involved, as well as their ability to utilize this oxygen in producing the energy required for competitive performance. Measuring VO2max is therefore an indispensable tool for researchers, coaches and athletes striving toward excellence in training and performance. ⠀⠀⠀ This study is part of the physiology PhD project of Michel de Haan. This project is a co-operation between the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation, the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and the Innosportlab De Tongelreep Swimming Performance Optimization Lab. ⠀⠀⠀ Discover more about: - COSMED K5 -> https://bit.ly/2UMkRKa - Aquatrainer Snorkel -> https://bit.ly/3Ma5Pqv ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ #cosmedk5 #aquatrainer #VO2max #metabolicsystem #sportsciences #performance #swimming

🌊 Introducing SwimAR: The Future of Swimming 🌊 At SwimAR, we’re revolutionising the way people experience swimming. Our cutting-edge technology brings real-time stats, instant feedback, and gamified training directly into your goggles, transforming every swim into an interactive and data-driven experience. With holographic displays that are compatible with any pair of goggles, SwimAR offers swimmers—from beginners to elite athletes—unmatched insights and motivation in the water. Imagine swimming with live performance feedback, tracking progress, and competing with friends—all while building skills in a fun, immersive way. We're committed to making swimming more accessible, engaging, and data-driven for everyone. 🏊♂️💪 If you have any questions, want to know more or interested in SwimAR - comment below and we will get chatting! USA Swimming Swim England Scottish Swimming Swim Ireland #SwimAR #FutureOfSwimming #SportsTech #Innovation

Fun Ice: Skating Toward a Sustainable Future” Are you ready for a unique experience on the ecological ice? Welcome to Fun Ice, where fun and environmental consciousness come together on a skating rink like no other. 🌟 At Fun Ice, we don’t just skate; we also take care of our planet. Our eco-friendly ice rinks are designed to minimize environmental impact while you glide across the ice. How do we achieve this? Here’s our commitment: 1- Clean Energy: No water, no lights, no noisy machinery, no toxic liquids. We use renewable energy sources to maintain our rinks. Every spin you take is a step toward a cleaner future. 2- Creative Recycling: Our construction materials are 100% recycled and reused. Each stretch of ice is a masterpiece of sustainability. 3- Environmental Awareness: As you skate, we invite you to reflect on the natural beauty around you. Do you see how the sunlight reflects on the ice? That’s part of our inspiration. 4- Responsible Fun: We love skating, but we also love our planet. So, as you glide, remember that you’re contributing to a greener world. Fun Ice is more than a company; it’s a movement. We are the new way to skate in the 21st century, where fun and responsibility meet in every turn. Join us and discover how we can enjoy life while taking care of our home: Earth. 🌎❄️

Whether it be on the water, a field or the court, the sustainability leaders with the surfing, skiing, #NBA #PGA #MLB and #NFL are working diligently on going faster with what they can do on the changing climate. The latest report from the Rugby community shows the considerable impact climate change is having on their sport. Games cancelled, postponed, lost resources, fields, impact on athlete's health and much more is having this industry going further on the work needed to mitigate the warming of the planet. You can't ski if you have no snow. You can't have the Winter Olympic Games either. The #24GSASummit was clear. Competition should be left on the field. Collaboration and advancing for a win on climate must be done together. @GreenSportsAlliance #teamsport #sports #collaboration #climateaction

While watching yesterday’s swimming finals the commentators were mentioning the “slow” water not helping world records to be broken. The term made me curious so I researched a bit. It seems that if the pool is wider and deeper it favours a “faster” water. So this is a reason or cause that is affecting how fast is the swim, like many others. In time these records are broken by improving several factors such as swimming pools are now deeper and wider, swim suits, Computer simulations- the water equivalent of wind tunnels and such find ways to reduce friction on the surface, sophisticated measurement and computer analysis of swimming form -personalized for the body shape of the individual, more specialized body types recruited. Even the swimming pool looked like a more “controlled” environment than let’s say open air running, it seems that is affected by several factors and have better improvement potential. In business we use lean six sigma to understand current performance it’s root causes, impact for the result and just after finding improvement solutions. @movie credit Olympic #paris2024 #olympics #factors #result #continuousimprovement #data #leansixsigma #AdvancedOrganisationalConsulting

What is the science behind swimming, and how do Olympic swimmers swim so fast? Athletes use forces such as thrust and drag to improve their performance. Thrust propels swimmers through the water while drag, or fluid resistance, can slow them down. Techniques such as remaining underwater for flip turns and wearing optimized swimsuits minimize drag and help athletes swim faster and more efficiently. Roberto Zenit, Brown University School of Engineering professor, explains the fluid mechanics at play in Olympic swimming and how engineering concepts can help us better understand the world. The 2024 Summer #Olympics, running from tomorrow to August 11, is a prime time to observe how athletes optimize the laws of physics. Be sure to catch Brown’s own Amie Barrow ’26, the first woman to represent Gambia in a swimming event, competing in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke, and Zehra Bilgin ’25, who will be swimming for Turkey in the women’s 4x200-meter freestyle relay. #Paris2024 — #BrownCurious is a social media series that features Brown University’s community of experts answering the world’s most searched and discussed questions.

Raising the Bar in Athletic Excellence: Wattcycling X Toyo University Swimming Team 🏊 We're thrilled to share a new partnership between our Japanese distributors Wattcycling and Toyo University. A collaboration that’s propelling one of Japan's most celebrated sports teams - the Toyo University Swimming Team - to new heights. 🏅 A Legacy of Champions With a history of developing Olympic gold medalists like Kosuke Hagino and Yui Ohashi, the Toyo University Swimming Team is a powerhouse in competitive swimming. 🚴 The Wattbike Edge Since 2018, Wattbike has been an integral part of the team’s training, helping athletes enhance performance, recover effectively, and reduce injury risk. From elite swimmers to everyday athletes, Wattbike’s innovative approach is unlocking potential and pushing limits. 📣 Professor Hirai Shares His Insight "Wattbike is an invaluable tool - not just for elite athletes but for anyone looking to improve their fitness in a safe and effective way." Together, Wattcycling and Toyo University are exploring groundbreaking training methods that balance water-based and off-water conditioning. Learn more about the partnership and how a Wattbike can help athletes worldwide achieve their goals. 🔗 Read the full blog post here https://bit.ly/4fUA5ns #Wattbike #Wattcycling #ToyoUniversity #AthletePerformance #Swimming #InnovationInSport

Welcome to part two of our nudging week & welcome to green nudges!💚Green nudges are positive and gentle pursuasion to encourage sustainable behavior. For example you can refer that 97 % of your guests shower before going into the swimming (social component) and indicate the reason.💡 Learn how to nudge in our next post - stay tuned!🤝 #ETSM2030 #nudging #greennudge #sustainability

There’s going to be 4 new sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics: → Surfing → Sport climbing → Skateboarding → Breaking (dance battle - who would’ve thought?) Now, I love the idea of new sports entering the Olympics. And there are plenty looking for a way in like the World Football Freestyle Association - a sport that has a right to enter the Olympics just as any other (introduced to me by Dan Wood). With the advent of new sports coming in, it makes me wonder two questions: #1 — Is there a capacity for the number of sports coming in? #2 — Will some sports be pushed out? There are certainly some sports that are gaining a fan base and viewership and other “old” sports that are losing engagement. What are your thoughts? Let me know in the comments.