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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Nicola Davis Science correspondent

Aqua lungs: how Rod Stewart’s underwater swimming may help his singing

Rod Stewart dances on stage during the Platinum Jubilee
Rod Stewart stays in shape for his high energy performances by running and playing football. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA

Frank Sinatra did it his way, taking to the pool to boost his vocal prowess, and it seems Rod Stewart is singing from the same songsheet. Now scientists say the approach might not be somethin’ stupid.

Stewart, 80, is still entertaining fans with his raspy vocals and energetic stage performances and earlier this month he revealed that as well as running and playing some football, swimming also played a key part in his campaign to stay forever young.

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