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The quote says that swimming technique can help lengthen and strengthen muscles by reaching the arms forward as far as possible. It compares that arm position to the graceful shape of a swan.
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About Mary Helen Bowers
American fitness entrepreneur and former New York City Ballet dancer
Mary Helen Bowers is an American fitness entrepreneur and former New York City Ballet dancer from Charlotte, North Carolina. She is known for her work as a celebrity fitness guru, and for building a public profile around ballet-based training. Her career combines dance and fitness, with a focus on movement, conditioning and exercise shaped by her background in ballet. In January 2025, she was named a Kennedy Center trustee.
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Ballet beautiful
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