Better Freestyle Swimming With the Flippers Flip Book
Wednesday February 29, 2012
What if you could put a freestyle technique swimming video player in your pocket that would still be OK if it got wet? Sounds like a great swimming teaching tool ... Read More
Swimmers, Use Mind Power In Your Swim Training
Wednesday February 29, 2012
Every day you train at the pool determines the results you will receive in the future. This is because each day you are conditioning your mind and body to swim ... Read More
Vote Now - 2012 Swimming Readers' Choice Awards Finalists
Wednesday February 29, 2012
Everyone has something to say about their favorites. I received a lot of interesting nominations, but have narrowed them down to several finalists for your consideration. As a result, some ... Read More
What's Your Favorite Swimsuit Brand?
Tuesday February 28, 2012
Everyone has something to say about their favorite swimsuit brand. I received many interesting nominations, but have narrowed them down to several swimsuit brand finalists for your consideration. As a ... Read More
An Illustrated History of Synchronized Swimming
Monday February 27, 2012
Synchronized swimming started with water shows in the early 1900s, then moved toward more organized competitions in the 1930s. Now it is a popular event around the swimming world. Take ... Read More
Keep Your Ears Dry to Help Prevent Swimmer's Ear with the Mack's EarDryer
Saturday February 25, 2012
The Mack's EarDryer is a small, rechargeable blow dryer for your ears! Wet ear canals can lead to swimmer's ear. Getting ears dry after a swim can be a problem for some ... Read More
Shampoos, Conditioners, and Skin Care Products for Swimmers
Thursday February 23, 2012
Swimming is great for your body, but not so great for your hair and skin. Here are a few products for swimmers that can help care for a swimmer's skin and hair - ... Read More
The Finalists in the 2012 Swimming Readers' Choice Awards
Wednesday February 22, 2012
More on the Top Swim Shops
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Swim, Support Cancer Research, and a Chance to Own an Endless Pool
Monday February 20, 2012
Endless Pools and Swim Across America have teamed up to raise funds to support caner research. If you are a swimmer, this may interest you! If you donate to Swim ... Read More
An Overview of Swimmers Shoulder
Monday February 20, 2012
Swim coaches frequently encounter swimmers complaining of pain in one or both of their shoulders. This pain (and its underlying cause) is often associated with swimming freestyle, and seems to ... Read More
Does Swimming with Fins Help?
Sunday February 19, 2012
Many swimmers incorporate fins into their swimming workouts. Does using fins help them become better swimmers? I think it does. How does swimming with fins help? What can you do ... Read More
Shaping Up for a Triathlon Swim
Sunday February 19, 2012
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
The Beginning of All Swimming Races: Starts
Sunday February 19, 2012
A great start can mean the difference between GOLD and SILVER. So now how do I go about improving my start so that I can get ahead of the competition ... Read More
Swimming, Self-esteem, and Confidence
Sunday February 19, 2012
The opportunity of being in contact with so many people has shown to me that all over the world a large number of swimmers, even at the very elite level, ... Read More
You Are a Powerful, Unique and Unlimited Swimmer
Sunday February 19, 2012
There is no swimmer like you. You are unique. There is no-one to compete with, because you are different from the rest. No one has your strokes, technique, mind or ... Read More
Swimmers, Never Focus On Your Competitors
Sunday February 19, 2012
What motivates you to swim well in a race? The answer to this may reveal more than you think about your swimming results. A common mental swim trap some swimmers ... Read More
Overcoming Fatigue Out Of The Swimming Pool - Mind Training Tips for Swimmers
Sunday February 19, 2012
Fatigue outside of the swimming pool is an issue which is just as important as fatigue in the pool - as this fatigue can affect your swimming performance on many ... Read More
Vote: Top Swim Shop - 2012 About Swimming Readers' Choice Awards
Sunday February 19, 2012
Everyone has something to say about their favorite place to shop for swim gear. I received a lot of interesting nominations, but have narrowed them down to several swim shop ... Read More
Vote: Top Swimsuit Brand - 2012 About Swimming Readers' Choice Awards
Sunday February 19, 2012
Everyone has something to say about their favorite swimsuit brand. I received many interesting nominations, but have narrowed them down to several swimsuit brand finalists for your consideration. As a ... Read More
Vote: Top Twitter Tweets - 2012 About Swimming Readers' Choice Awards
Sunday February 19, 2012
Everyone has something to say about their favorite Twitter Tweeter. I received a lot of interesting nominations, but have narrowed them down to several twitter tweeter finalists for your consideration. As ... Read More
Vote: Top Blog - 2012 About Swimming Readers' Choice Awards
Sunday February 19, 2012
Everyone has something to say about their favorite swimming blog. I received a lot of interesting nominations, but have narrowed them down to several swimming blog finalists for your consideration. ... Read More
Vote: Top Hand Paddles - 2012 About Swimming Readers' Choice Awards
Sunday February 19, 2012
Everyone has something to say about their favorite hand paddles. I received a lot of interesting nominations, but have narrowed them down to several hand paddle finalists for your consideration. ... Read More
Vote: Top Training Fins - 2012 About Swimming Readers' Choice Awards
Sunday February 19, 2012
Everyone has something to say about their favorite training fins. I received a lot of interesting nominations, but have narrowed them down to several swim training fin finalists for your ... Read More
Vote: Top Goggles - 2012 About Swimming Readers' Choice Awards
Sunday February 19, 2012
Everyone has something to say about their favorite swim goggles. I received a lot of interesting nominations, but have narrowed them down to several goggle finalists for your consideration. As ... Read More
Underwater Hockey
Friday February 17, 2012
Have you ever played underwater hockey? If you think it is a joke, think again. It is a lot of fun and a great workout. One of the About Swimming ... Read More
Open Water Swimming For Beginners
Wednesday February 15, 2012
If you have not tried it yet, open water swimming is a great way to broaden your swimming experiences. Swimming without walls is something every swimmer should try at least ... Read More
Swimming Lessons for Children - or Not?
Tuesday February 14, 2012
From my point of view, everyone should know how to swim. What's the best way to learn how to swim? Should children take swimming lessons?
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Kid's Strength Training Guidelines
Monday February 13, 2012
Is it OK for kids to do strength training? Sure, if it follows appropriate youth strength training guidelines like these from the Sports Medicine Guide.
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Watch Out For Silent Swimming Saboteurs
Saturday February 11, 2012
When you are at a meet, there are all kinds of silent hazards to watch for which can affect your mental attitude (and your races) - and many swimmers don't ... Read More
Things to Consider Before Building a Swimming Pool
Thursday February 9, 2012
Thinking about building a swimming pool? Here are few things you should consider before you begin planning your backyard swimming pool.
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Last Week to Nominate for the 2012 About Swimming Readers' Choice Awards
Tuesday February 7, 2012
Nominate your swimming favorites in the 2012 About Swimming Readers' Choice Awards. Nominations will be accepted through 15 Feb 2012. Voting will take place from 22 Feb through 21 Mar 2012, ... Read More
Olympic Swimming Schedule for the 2012 London Summer Games
Sunday February 5, 2012
The final 2012 London Summer Olympic swimming schedule has been released. Olympic pool swimming events events will be held in the Olympic Aquatic Center 28 July - 4 August. Open ... Read More
How Do I Cope If I Don't Achieve My Swimming Goals
Friday February 3, 2012
One of the toughest experiences for a swimmer is to physically and mentally build up for a big race or swim meet only to discover that they don't achieve their ... Read More
Favorite Twitter Feed Nomination
Thursday February 2, 2012
Nominate your favorite swimming twitter feed for the 2012 About Swimming Readers' Choice Awards. The 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards will showcase readers' favorite products, features and services in dozens ... Read More
About Swimming Readers' Choice Awards - Make Your Nominations for 2012
Wednesday February 1, 2012
Nominate your swimming favorites in the 2012 About Swimming Readers' Choice Awards. Nominations will be accepted through 15 Feb 2012. Voting will take place from 22 Feb through 21 Mar 2012, ... Read More