{"id":344035,"date":"2025-08-04T04:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T11:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=392049"},"modified":"2025-08-04T04:40:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T11:40:17","slug":"the-new-trendy-sport-involves-pools-mermaids-and-mermen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/the-new-trendy-sport-involves-pools-mermaids-and-mermen\/","title":{"rendered":"The new trendy sport involves pools, mermaids, and mermen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mermaiding, a swimming style inspired by mermaids and mermen, has gained popularity in recent years, becoming a trend and a lifestyle for many. <strong>This sport encompasses various modalities, including swimming, freediving, and synchronized swimming, and allows enthusiasts to immerse themselves in a world that once seemed reserved for myths and marine legends<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Growing Sport<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Mermaid tails, typically made of silicone or synthetic fibers, can cost up to $5,000, reflecting the investment that many are willing to make in this exciting activity. Since 2019, <strong>mermaiding has been recognized as an official sport in countries like China and the United States, which has contributed to its growing acceptance and professionalization<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>With the recent release of the documentary Mermaid People on Netflix, interest in mermaiding has increased significantly in the United States. This documentary not only illustrates the lives of professional mermaids but also highlights how this activity has <strong>become normalized and industrialized, generating a significant economic impact estimated at 500 million dollars annually in the country<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mermaid girl meets her love #mermaid #mermaidlove #mermaidmakeup #shortsfeed #tiktok #vr360 #trend\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wUC8pBE4IWQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>People can practice mermaiding in various ways, from recreational experiences in academies to sports competitions that require specific certifications such as SSI Mermaid or PADI Mermaid. Additionally, there are opportunities in the entertainment field, where mermaids perform in aquariums, theme parks, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>As mermaiding continues to expand, even in places like Spain, where large-scale conventions are not yet held, the growing interest can be attributed in part to the allure and mystery surrounding these mythical creatures. <strong>This cultural phenomenon is a clear manifestation of how entertainment and sport can intertwine, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to live out their aquatic dreams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Amazon Shopping\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-m\/p\/2ba0450a-9b34-11e6-9104-00163ed833e7\/2029473170\/amazon-mobile-logo\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Amazon Shopping<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/amazon-mobile.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/amazon-mobile.softonic.com\/android\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mermaiding, a style of swimming inspired by mermaids and mermen, has gained popularity in recent years, becoming a trend and a lifestyle for many. This sport encompasses various modalities, including swimming, freediving, and synchronized swimming, and allows enthusiasts to immerse themselves in a world that once seemed reserved for myths and marine legends. A growing sport Mermaid tails, usually made of silicone or synthetic fibers, can cost up to $5,000, reflecting the investment that many are willing to make in this exciting activity. 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