Watching these Olympic swimmers from 115-degree heat in Las Vegas makes me want to head over to the community pool and jump in. Do you ever wonder how those athletes make it look so easy? Many of us ...

May 28—Proper swim stroke techniques not only make swimming more versatile, but can help ward off injuries, according to lifeguards. "Having proper swimming technique prevents injury and exhaustion," ...

Previous articles in this swimming technique series presented data about the stroke cycle component times for the arms of elite male sprinters for all four strokes. The data showed that swimmers do ...

If you came here for tips on how to swim like Lucy Charles-Barclay or Alistair Brownlee, you may have found yourself in the wrong place. But if you're looking to become a better all-around swimmer, ...

We ranked the different swimming strokes so you can adjust your water workout. There are unique benefits of each.

As explained in Part 1 of this series (SW May 2021), stroke rate and stroke length typically vary inversely. When a swimmer increases stroke rate, he/she usually decreases stroke length. When a ...

Jun. 16—WALTON — Water can be inviting, relaxing, and even tranquil. But it also can be the most devastating force. From natural disasters such as hurricane floods to backyard swimming pools, water is ...

Master advanced competitive racing skills & world-class stroke technique, in this unique swim camp setting! Learn from Coach Bret Lundgaard, Head Coach of University of Kentucky, and his staff, as ...

When learning the military swimming, treading and swim/dive skills used by special ops, divers, and rescue swimmers alike, you must first have a solid foundation in water competency techniques. Yes, ...

We get it: running is your first love, and nothing quite beats the rush of hitting the pavements (or trails), bagging new PBs or the thrill of that runner’s high. But let’s face it, running is a ...

The combat swimmer stroke (CSS) is really the nickname for a modified version of the side stroke. If you have ever seen military special ops (SEALs, EOD, SF, RECON, etc.) swimming with fins on the ...

Apple Watch is a great swimming companion, offering highly accurate length counts, pace measurements and stroke recognition. But the benefits to swimmers don’t stop there. You’ll find plenty more ...