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," ...
As a young swimmer, Kelly Williamson's coach had one rule: No tools in the pool. "I was small, and he feared shoulder issues," says Williamson of her youth coach's ban on paddles, buoys and other swim ...
How can you improve your swimming skill in the most efficient manner? Many beginner swimmers tend to jump right into the pool and start swimming once they can get good enough to swim across it for the ...
Swimming World is now partnered with the International Swimming Hall of Fame. To find out more, visit us at ishof.org ...
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 ...