Aquatics

Think about breathing methods: Breathing plays a massive part in our confidence in the water, especially for adult beginners. Beijing Olympic silver medallist Keri-anne Payne provided her top tips to adults who are nervous about breathing while they swim, after it was found that one in five adults in the United Kingdom cannot swim. She has teamed up […]

All of us experience periods of slow or seemingly non-existent improvement from time to time. It is a normal part of getting better. At times you may feel like you are the worst swimmer on your team. You think that there must be something wrong with you. You are putting in the work just like they […]

As my swimmer says, when you reach that point, swimming is a part of you in a deeper way than when you are simply a part of swimming. They make the sport fun, exhilarating and an amazing adventure. About five to six years ago, my daughter started to practice more and more at 4:45 in […]

When girls and young women see females in coaching roles they will more likely think about coaching as a legitimate and viable career and may aspire to become a coach.  Recently, a piece sharing the data on lack of women head swimming and diving coaches at the collegiate level was posted on swimswam.com. That data is part of […]

A common mistake is to lift your head upwards instead of turning it sideways to avoid the water for breath. This is actually counter-productive as it disrupts your body positioning and causes you to dip further into the water. MASTER YOUR SWIMMING TECHNIQUE: FRONT CRAWL The freestyle is not actually a stroke but a category […]

You choose to swim. It’s a voluntary activity whether you’re an age-group swimmer or a seasoned pro. The last 10 yards of her race, it was obvious she wasn’t going to win. For her, it’s kind of startling, considering how dominant she’s been in this event and how little she tends to lose. As she […]

Many people find there is something soothing and relaxing about being in the water — even when they are working out. Are you ready to make a big splash and take your workout into a pool or lake? Step, jump, or dive into our Beginner’s Guide to Swimming. Swimming is a great total body workout for all fitness […]

Swimmers are prone to shoulder and lower back injuries. The body needs time to recover just like the brain does. Summers seem busier and busier with more and more meets. That leads to the question of when do your kids take a break? Many schools start in August, and the swim season ends at the […]