MB #086: This Pool Party Changed Everything

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I heard a story that's been haunting me for days. It exposed a truth about fitness that most fathers don't want to face.

Picture this: A backyard pool party, kids splashing everywhere. One dad, probably in his early 40s, decides to show off for his kids with a cannonball jump. Classic dad move, right?

Except when he surfaces, something's wrong. He's gasping, clutching the pool edge, face red with exertion. What should have been a fun moment with his kids turned into a sobering reality check.

"I used to be a strong swimmer, but somehow, between work, family, and everything else... I just let it slip."

This isn't just about swimming. It's about a pattern I'm seeing everywhere: