High Heels Breaststroke Kick Progression
Thursday June 30, 2005
To get the most out of your breaststroke kick you need to connect your feet to the water as high up as possible in your kick. The higher -- or ... Read More
Swimming Lessons with Stewie the Duck
Tuesday June 28, 2005
Swimming Lessons with Stewie the Duck, is written for children ages two through seven, and addresses the skills and fears children face when they first start taking swimming lessons.
When young ... Read More
Swim Goggles with a Built-in Stopwatch!
Sunday June 26, 2005
A design student at Brunel University has proposed a swim goggle that includes a time display as part of the goggle lense. Pace clocks might be a thing of the ... Read More
Swim Lessons for Kids
Friday June 24, 2005
We have a pool at home and I want to make sure my kids enjoy the water and are safe. When can I start swim lessons? Well, it depends on ... Read More
World Swim For Malaria
Thursday June 23, 2005
The single most effective way of preventing malaria is to have people in affected regions sleep under a US$5 mosquito net. How can you help? Learn more about the World ... Read More
CSCAA Coach of the Year Jack Bauerle
Tuesday June 21, 2005
CSCAA Coach of the Year Jack Bauerle led the University of Georgia women's swimming and diving teams to four individual titles and all five relays for the NCAA team championship. ... Read More
Carina Bruwer Breaks Record Swimming from Europe to Africa
Sunday June 19, 2005
On 17 June, 2005, Carina Bruwer became the fastest female to swim across the Gibraltar Straits, from Tarifa Point in Spain to Morocco in Africa. Bruwer finished the 16km swim ... Read More
Freestyle Flips Flips Flips Turn Drill
Friday June 17, 2005
If you've ever complained to your coach that you don't have enough time to work your turns, then you should be required to perform this drill AT LEAST a few ... Read More
Get the Water OUT of Your Ears - Sahara DryEar Rechargeable Ear Dryer
Wednesday June 15, 2005
The Sahara DryEar is a small, portable, rechargeable ear dryer that works. If you have problems getting water out of your ears after a swim or a shower, this may ... Read More
David Marsh Interview on CTS Time Out
Monday June 13, 2005
David Marsh has consistently steered the Auburn Tiger Swimming Program to victory, and this season was no exception: Auburn took home the team trophy at the 2005 NCAA Division I ... Read More
Where U.S. Children Drown
Saturday June 11, 2005
About 1,500 children drown each year in the US according to a new report from the National Institutes of Health that reveals some interesting facts and trends about these often ... Read More
The New Star Swim Paddles
Thursday June 9, 2005
SwimPaddles.com has a new item, the Star Paddle. I plan to review them soon - other reviews have been very positive. The narrow profile at the top of the paddle ... Read More
Simplified Strength Training
Tuesday June 7, 2005
Strength training is an essential part of most fitness routines. It is also great for injury prevention and rehab, but many weight training programs are long and complicated. If you ... Read More
Do Swimmers Have Higher Amounts of Body Fat?
Sunday June 5, 2005
What is it about swimmers or swimming that seems to allow athletes to carry a greater amount of body fat t and still be great athletes? Read morea about the ... Read More
Lance Armstrong and Sheryl Crow both have swimming backgrounds?
Friday June 3, 2005
I think everyone knows that Lance Armstrong started his sporting career as a swimmer, then moved into triathlons, then into cycling. Looks like Lance Armstrong and Sheryl Crow both have ... Read More
Swimming is not one of the best ways to lose weight
Thursday June 2, 2005
Research has shown that swimming is a geat form of exercise for cardiovascular conditioning and for general fitness. But if you are trying to lose weight, swimming is probably not ... Read More