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Mat's Swimming Blog June 2003 Archive

By Mat Luebbers, About.com Guide to Swimming since 1999

A look at how to save energy - and money - when operating a swimming pool

Friday June 27, 2003
This article by Bert Henderson, Titled "Energy Savings for your Pool", examines filter size and flow rates and then delivers some good information on what to do to set-up a ... Read More

Swimming Biomechanics - Frequently Asked Questions

Thursday June 26, 2003
Ever wonder if it mattered how often you took a breath when swimming freestyle, or what seems to be the best way to swim different races? Some of the answers ... Read More

Freestyle Head Point - a Simple Swimming Technique Tip

Saturday June 21, 2003
When swimming freestyle, keep the top of your head pointing in the direction of travel. A swimmer's "Head Point" works like a compass. If it points someplace besides the destination, ... Read More

Swimming Pools

Friday June 20, 2003
Looking for help and information on above ground and inground swimming pool design, construction, nd maintenance? I've started to assemble some good links. If you have some that would help, ... Read More

Shaping Up for a Triathlon Swim

Friday June 20, 2003
A reader asks - "I have my bike and run training figured out, but can't get the swim portion locked in; do I do long swims, short sprints, focus on ... Read More

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