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Kickboards Are Evil (Having A Great Kick Is Priceless)

I try not to live by too many rules as they tend to constrict one's ability to think creatively, however I do have a rule when it comes to kickboards (also referred to as swimming boards). Do not use them when you are learning to swim! Kickboards are a huge impediment to your swimming progress....
Kickboards Are Evil (Having A Great Kick Is Priceless)

What's Your Swim Type? (Custom Tailored Swim Classes)

The guys over at SwimSmooth have done it again. After introducing us to the Wetronome (tech gadget to help you with your stroke rate)and Mr. Smooth (an application to show you how swimming is done from all angle at all speeds), SwimSmooth has now produced SwimTypes.com. SwimSmooth's swim...
What's Your Swim Type? (Custom Tailored Swim Classes)

Learn To Swim Freestyle Backward

There is no doubt in my mind that anyone can learn how to swim and anyone can swim with ease if the right approach to learning is taken. In order to convey a certain feeling or a message to the swimmers and to keep swim workouts interesting, every coach should once in a while think outside the bo...
Learn To Swim Freestyle Backward

Track Start vs. Grab Start Explained (Should I Choose The Track Start Or The Grab Start For My Races?)

Should I do a track start or a grab start? That is a question I get asked quite a lot. My answer usually is that it really depends on many things. Such things could be your body agility, what type of event you swim, how deep you want to go on a dive and what you feel comfortable with. If yo...
Track Start vs. Grab Start Explained (Should I Choose The Track Start Or The Grab Start For My Races?)

How To Learn Arm Movement During Freestyle Swimming?

Based on your comments from the blog and the poll, it looks like you are requesting some information and guidance on how to move your arms during the freestyle stroke. So, here we go. Freestyle is what you would call an asymmetric swimming style. Well, asymmetric is a strong word, but almost....
How To Learn Arm Movement During Freestyle Swimming?

How To Start With Open Water Swimming (Tips On How To Transition From The Pool To Open Water With Ease)

Open water swimming is supposedly one of the fastest-growing sports around the globe. I am not sure where I heard this statement, but I do think it is probably true. It seems that more and more folks go out there and explore the wild water and its health benefits. The fact is that open water...
How To Start With Open Water Swimming (Tips On How To Transition From The Pool To Open Water With Ease)

Sprint Breaststroke Workout (How To Improve Your Breaststroke Kick)

Many of you have asked me to give some breaststroke workout advice in your comments, so here it is. Below you will find a few tips for your breaststroke 50s and 100s and I am sure it could come handy for longer events as well. First, keep in mind that breaststroke is a combination of leg power...
Sprint Breaststroke Workout (How To Improve Your Breaststroke Kick)

How Not To Swim Freestyle (Top 4 Freestyle Stroke Mistakes)

Let's check out how the freestyle stroke is NOT supposed to be done, for a change. In this post, I will examine a short video where you will see a front view of a freestyle swimmer who is swimming against the current in a small swim flume (endless pool). These endless swimming pools are quite ni...
How Not To Swim Freestyle (Top 4 Freestyle Stroke Mistakes)

Extreme Apnea And The Guinness World Record (How Long Can You Hold Your Breath Underwater?)

I am sure you have all tried it, holding your breath (be it underwater or above the water) as long as you can. I used to practice holding my breath to break my own personal records during my English classes :). I guess this shows you how much interested I was in English, so if you find any err...
Extreme Apnea And The Guinness World Record (How Long Can You Hold Your Breath Underwater?)

Top 10 Things To Consider When Buying Swimming Goggles

Swimmers usually use three pieces of equipment: swimsuit, swim cap and swim goggles. So what is it that you need to know or explore when buying swim goggles, so you are satisfied with your purchase? Here are the top things to look for or think about before you make the deal: 1.) What are ...
Top 10 Things To Consider When Buying Swimming Goggles
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