Learning how to swim for triathlon can be a daunting task, it is by far the most technical and challenging to learn later in life. But fear not, we’re here to help guide you through the water. As part ...
Summer is fast approaching which means it’s time for long days at the pool, beach and waterparks. If you’re a parent, these days can mean more than the usual worrying for your child’s safety so we ...
Swim workouts require some planning (you need a swimsuit, goggles, and, of course, a pool) but we're here to tell you that it's totally worth it. Swimming can help you lose weight, if that's your goal ...
If there’s one thing the #GETSPEEDOFIT challenge has taught me it’s that streamlined strokes are the quick win when it comes to speed in the pool. Less flailing of arms and legs equals less drag and ...
Not much of a water baby? Let swim coach Dan Bullock change that. Once you've mastered the moves swimming is a fantastic total-body workout. And streamlining your strokes is easier than you may think.
Teaching fast swimming is a complex challenge, requiring an individualized approach for every athlete. No two swimmers are alike, so coaching methods should be adaptable rather than a ...
My students needed a class before beginning swimming. I went to the dean with this problem. “May I teach a class for students who are afraid?” “Changing the undergraduate curriculum takes a lot of red ...
Leg day doesn't have to consist of copious sets of squats at the gym. You can target this major muscle group and feel the burn in the pool, too. Whether you're using a kickboard or simply kicking on ...
A mother’s determination to end a legacy of racial trauma started with mother-son swim lessons. Nasir Bates, 4, took to swimming naturally when he started lessons as a baby.Credit...Elena Fedorova for ...