It is hard to think of a competitive swimmer that does not dream of getting to the Olympics and wining one of those gold medals. This book, The Underwater Window, ... Read More

A rainbow swim workout moves a swimmer from easy swimming to the best you can do for that part of the swim workout. Swim fast enough at the end and ... Read More

This swim workout may be overdoing it on your legs. The main set is a a lot of kicking. If you are ready for it, this kick-focused swim workout might ... Read More

Many swimmers start and finish a race at a faster effort than they swim the middle portion of the race. I've seen this in pool races, ocean swims, and in ... Read More

This About Swimming video, Top Tips for Getting Started Swimming, may be just what you need to get in the swim of things. Swim on! | Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter ... Read More

A straightforward swim workout for distance, each swim gets longer than the previous one during this workout. Focus on making each swim stronger as it goes, and on a fast ... Read More

This About Swimming video, Beginner Strength Training Workout for Swimmers, takes you through a very simple swimming strength training routine. Swim on! | Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter | Forum |

After watching some of the stages of the Tour de France (on TV), and after reading this book, I wanted to take a trip to France and start swimming ... Read More

This is a simple swim workout to develop some swimming speed. There is a warm-up and a set before the main set to make sure you are ready to swim ... Read More

Thinking about building your own swimming pool? This About Swimming video, Top Tips for Designing a Backyard Swimming Pool, guides you through the basics, including layout, location, and materials. Swim ... Read More

This back-end speed swim workout will help you learn to control your pace and speed so you finish strong. Main Set 2 x 600 (:30 Swim. Desc 1-2 and negative split ... Read More

The About Swimming video When to Drain Your In-Ground Swimming Pool explains the reasons and best time to drain your swimming pool - and when not to drain it! | Twitter ... Read More

Looking for a few ideas on getting stronger outside of the swimming pool? These Top Tips for Strength Training for Swimmers might help you get stronger outside the pool, and ... Read More

When you "catch" or grab the water makes you a faster, stronger swimmer. But what about letting go of the water - the release? Where do you stop catching during ... Read More

This swimming workout is three rounds, with a little bit of extra fast swimming at the end of each round. Just a little bit more! Here's the first round of ... Read More

Want to see some things that every swimmer could do to become a better swimmer? This About Swimming video covers some basic elements that should be a part of every ... Read More