Books for Swimmers and Related Sports
Recommended books on swimming and other related subjects from the About.com Swimming Guide.
The Swim Coaching Bible
Two Hall of Fame coaches, Dick Hannula and Nort Thornton, have assembled this anthology of swimming resources from some of the world's greatest swim coaches. The collection of articles in The Swim Coaching Bible are sorted into five sections, covering both the basics and the details of coaching a swim team and specific types of athletes.
Two Hall of Fame coaches, Dick Hannula and Nort Thornton, have assembled this anthology of swimming resources from some of the world's greatest swim coaches. The collection of articles in The Swim Coaching Bible are sorted into five sections, covering both the basics and the details of coaching a swim team and specific types of athletes.
Fitness Swimming by Emmett Hines (Second Edition)
This book is a great resource for a swimmer with a little lap swimming experience but needs more direction, or a lap swimmer with a lot of swimming experience that wants to try some new ideas (of course, that assumes that the ideas in the book are new to that swimmer).
This book is a great resource for a swimmer with a little lap swimming experience but needs more direction, or a lap swimmer with a lot of swimming experience that wants to try some new ideas (of course, that assumes that the ideas in the book are new to that swimmer).
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The book is an edited collection of a season's emails between a swim coach and the triathlete-swimmers of the West Point Triathlon Team. It is not all just swim practice outlines, but gives enough of them to offer a general feel of what worked for the team. It is more than that. It is about how the coach gets the swimmers from just swimming to being swimmers.
The book is an edited collection of a season's emails between a swim coach and the triathlete-swimmers of the West Point Triathlon Team. It is not all just swim practice outlines, but gives enough of them to offer a general feel of what worked for the team. It is more than that. It is about how the coach gets the swimmers from just swimming to being swimmers.
Fitness Swimming
by Emmett W. Hines A general starting point, includes stroke tips & good pointers for to help make swimming more efficient and productive. Also an aid to designing your swimming fitness plan. Paperback.
by Emmett W. Hines A general starting point, includes stroke tips & good pointers for to help make swimming more efficient and productive. Also an aid to designing your swimming fitness plan. Paperback.
Flow in Sports: The Keys to Optimal Experiences & Performances
by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Susan A. Jackson A guide to finding the source of power in many athletic performances, getting into the "flow" - this book explains what is happening and offers several key ways to get there. Paperback
by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Susan A. Jackson A guide to finding the source of power in many athletic performances, getting into the "flow" - this book explains what is happening and offers several key ways to get there. Paperback
Get Set! Swim!
by Jeannine Atkins, illustrated by Hector Lee. A story of swimming and the lessons it teaches. Hardcover.
by Jeannine Atkins, illustrated by Hector Lee. A story of swimming and the lessons it teaches. Hardcover.
Golden Girl by Michael Silver with Natalie Coughlin
The subtitle of this book is "How Natalie Coughlin Fought Back, Challenged Conventional Wisdom, And Became America's Swimming Champion" - and that is what the book is all about, but it has much, much more abut the Gold Medal winning swimmer's path to the 2004 Olympic Games.
The subtitle of this book is "How Natalie Coughlin Fought Back, Challenged Conventional Wisdom, And Became America's Swimming Champion" - and that is what the book is all about, but it has much, much more abut the Gold Medal winning swimmer's path to the 2004 Olympic Games.
Guide to Training the Swimming Pool Lifeguard
W. Dennis Berry. Methods that can be used to train a top-notch lifeguard. A bit dated, but still good.
W. Dennis Berry. Methods that can be used to train a top-notch lifeguard. A bit dated, but still good.
Handbook of Swimming
by David Wilkie and Kelvin Juba Paperback.
by David Wilkie and Kelvin Juba Paperback.
Inside Triathlon Training Diary
Joe Friel. A 52 Week Log of Your Multisport Fitness
Joe Friel. A 52 Week Log of Your Multisport Fitness
Learn to Swim in a Weekend
by Sharron Davies & James Harrison. Good step by step instruction and illustrations to show you how to do all the strokes.
by Sharron Davies & James Harrison. Good step by step instruction and illustrations to show you how to do all the strokes.
Mark Allen's Total Triathlete
by Mark Allen (contributions from Bob Babbitt) Another plan from another one of the USA's great triathletes. Includes views and ideas for all three disciplines, including swimming workouts and technical tips. Offers insight into the mental process of completing triathlons. Paperback.
by Mark Allen (contributions from Bob Babbitt) Another plan from another one of the USA's great triathletes. Includes views and ideas for all three disciplines, including swimming workouts and technical tips. Offers insight into the mental process of completing triathlons. Paperback.
New Science of Swimming
by James E. Counsilman & Brian E. Counsilman A update of the first modern "textbook" on swimming, includes views and information on almost every aspect of swimming. Paperback.
by James E. Counsilman & Brian E. Counsilman A update of the first modern "textbook" on swimming, includes views and information on almost every aspect of swimming. Paperback.
Open Water Swimming
by Penny Lee Dean If you want to do an open water swim, this book will get you ready for it - just about everything you need to know to get in across and back out of a lake or ocean swim successfully. Paperback.
by Penny Lee Dean If you want to do an open water swim, this book will get you ready for it - just about everything you need to know to get in across and back out of a lake or ocean swim successfully. Paperback.
Parent's Guide to Psychological Care of Competitive Swimmers
Parent's Guide to the Proper Psychological Care & Feeding of the Competitive Swimmer by Dr. Keith F. Bell.
Parent's Guide to the Proper Psychological Care & Feeding of the Competitive Swimmer by Dr. Keith F. Bell.
Principles of Intermediate Swimming
Joel A. Bloom. The basic ideas behind swimming.
Joel A. Bloom. The basic ideas behind swimming.
Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming & Diving
The guiding ideas of the YMCA competitive swimming organization.
The guiding ideas of the YMCA competitive swimming organization.
Psychology for Swimmers
Dr. Keith F. Bell. The bible of sports psychology for swimmers. How-to train better, compete more effectively, and win. Easy to read. Easily applied. A must for every swimmer. Softcover
Dr. Keith F. Bell. The bible of sports psychology for swimmers. How-to train better, compete more effectively, and win. Easy to read. Easily applied. A must for every swimmer. Softcover
Rookie Coaches Swimming Guide
by John Leonard. If you are a novice coach, this book will get you "flowing" in the right direction. Includes help on technique, drills, and planning. Paperback.
by John Leonard. If you are a novice coach, this book will get you "flowing" in the right direction. Includes help on technique, drills, and planning. Paperback.
Safety at the Swimming Pool
Discusses the safety aspects of swimming in a public pool, including such topics as having a buddy, listening to the lifeguards, shallow and deep water, diving boards, and emergencies.
Discusses the safety aspects of swimming in a public pool, including such topics as having a buddy, listening to the lifeguards, shallow and deep water, diving boards, and emergencies.
Serious Training for Endurance Athletes
by Rob Sleamaker (contributions from Ray Browning) Primarily a guide to developing your own training plan - based on cyclical or periodized training methods. If you are serious about building a training regimen, this book is invaluable. Paperback.
by Rob Sleamaker (contributions from Ray Browning) Primarily a guide to developing your own training plan - based on cyclical or periodized training methods. If you are serious about building a training regimen, this book is invaluable. Paperback.
Spectacular Swimming Pools
Francisco Asensio Cerver. More than seventy extraordinary pools in coastal and inland settings provide a magnificent overview of creative design from around the world.
Francisco Asensio Cerver. More than seventy extraordinary pools in coastal and inland settings provide a magnificent overview of creative design from around the world.
Splash Across Texas
By Chamdra Beal. Did you know that there are over 150 places to swim in Central Texas? Whether you prefer the heated comfort of the manmade pool or the old-fashioned swimming hole, this book covers it all. Detailed, illustrated, and informative chapters help you easily locate pools, hours and fees, plus hundreds of other useful tips and historical information. Softcover.
By Chamdra Beal. Did you know that there are over 150 places to swim in Central Texas? Whether you prefer the heated comfort of the manmade pool or the old-fashioned swimming hole, this book covers it all. Detailed, illustrated, and informative chapters help you easily locate pools, hours and fees, plus hundreds of other useful tips and historical information. Softcover.
Splash!: Great Writing about Swimming
A unique anthology, Splash! gathers together fiction, essays, and poetry that explore one of the most popular activities around the world. Swimming inspires the imagination as no other sport, and the diverse and celebrated writers included here illuminate its many facets.
A unique anthology, Splash! gathers together fiction, essays, and poetry that explore one of the most popular activities around the world. Swimming inspires the imagination as no other sport, and the diverse and celebrated writers included here illuminate its many facets.
Sports Illustrated Competitive Swimming: Techniques for Champions
by Mark Schubert & Heinz Kluetmeier From Sport's Illustrated Winner's Circle Books, includes good tips on strokes. workouts, and planning. Also features great photographs. Paperback.
by Mark Schubert & Heinz Kluetmeier From Sport's Illustrated Winner's Circle Books, includes good tips on strokes. workouts, and planning. Also features great photographs. Paperback.
Springboard in the Pond: An Intimate History of the Pool
Thomas A. P. Van Leeuwen Thomas A. Van Leeuwen Helen Searing. Although others have written eloquently on the relationship of water to built form, until now no one has investigated the swimming, pool as a quintessentially modern and American space, reflecting America's infatuation with hygiene, skin, and recreation.
Thomas A. P. Van Leeuwen Thomas A. Van Leeuwen Helen Searing. Although others have written eloquently on the relationship of water to built form, until now no one has investigated the swimming, pool as a quintessentially modern and American space, reflecting America's infatuation with hygiene, skin, and recreation.
Success in a Small-Town Swimming Program
G. Richard Goodley. How to make a swimming program work for everyone. Paperback.
G. Richard Goodley. How to make a swimming program work for everyone. Paperback.
Superstars of Men's Swimming and Diving
Paula Edelson Howard Keiser. Discusses the history of competitive swimming and diving and describes the feats of some stars of these sports, including Duke Kahanamoku, Don Schollander, Mark Spitz, and Greg Louganis.
Paula Edelson Howard Keiser. Discusses the history of competitive swimming and diving and describes the feats of some stars of these sports, including Duke Kahanamoku, Don Schollander, Mark Spitz, and Greg Louganis.
Swim Coaching Bible
Dick Hannula & Nort Thornton, Editors. A collection of articles from some of the world's greatest coaches on a wide variety of topics - a great resource. Softcover.
Dick Hannula & Nort Thornton, Editors. A collection of articles from some of the world's greatest coaches on a wide variety of topics - a great resource. Softcover.
Swim to Win Playbook
Dr. Keith F. Bell & Sandy Neilson. Games, drills, and quizzes designed to foster competitive swimming excellence and enjoyment. Includes sample plays from Olympic quadruple gold medalist Amy Van Dyken and Olympic triple gold medalists Sandy Neilson-Bell and Josh Davis. This book will help swimmers to play their way to victory. Great for mental skills training for the entire team. Softcover
Dr. Keith F. Bell & Sandy Neilson. Games, drills, and quizzes designed to foster competitive swimming excellence and enjoyment. Includes sample plays from Olympic quadruple gold medalist Amy Van Dyken and Olympic triple gold medalists Sandy Neilson-Bell and Josh Davis. This book will help swimmers to play their way to victory. Great for mental skills training for the entire team. Softcover
Swimlog: Diary & Guide for the Swimmer
by Tim Houts A pre-formatted logbook for your workouts. This also includes some tips and direction to improve your swimming. Good for lap swimmers and as a starting point for anyone that wants to track their water workouts. Paperback.
by Tim Houts A pre-formatted logbook for your workouts. This also includes some tips and direction to improve your swimming. Good for lap swimmers and as a starting point for anyone that wants to track their water workouts. Paperback.
Swimming - Amateur Swimming Association
This book sets out clearly the knowledge and skills required by the beginner at each stage of learning to swim. It discusses the development of initial water confidence, the performance of the main strokes, simple diving techniques, and water safety and survival.
This book sets out clearly the knowledge and skills required by the beginner at each stage of learning to swim. It discusses the development of initial water confidence, the performance of the main strokes, simple diving techniques, and water safety and survival.
Swimming by Bailey
Donna Bailey. Shows a girl and her classmates learning to swim and dive. Highlights such aspects of this recreation as types of strokes, professional competitions, and water sports.
Donna Bailey. Shows a girl and her classmates learning to swim and dive. Highlights such aspects of this recreation as types of strokes, professional competitions, and water sports.
Swimming by Blackall
Bernie Blackall. Introduces the history, skills, rules, equipment, and events of swimming.
Bernie Blackall. Introduces the history, skills, rules, equipment, and events of swimming.
Swimming by Boy Scouts of America
The basic on swimming for members of the Boy Scouts.
The basic on swimming for members of the Boy Scouts.
Swimming by Cryer & Gorsuch
Walter Cryer & John W. Gorsuch (Eds.). A look at swimming for everyone - about the sport, how it works, and how to use it to get faster and stay fit.
Walter Cryer & John W. Gorsuch (Eds.). A look at swimming for everyone - about the sport, how it works, and how to use it to get faster and stay fit.
Swimming by Jager
by Thomas Jager. An introduction to swimming with beginning and intermediate skills explanations. Facilities, equipment, the fitness aspect, skills techniques and conditioning tips, and work out schedules. A workout assessment log is included in the back of the book.
by Thomas Jager. An introduction to swimming with beginning and intermediate skills explanations. Facilities, equipment, the fitness aspect, skills techniques and conditioning tips, and work out schedules. A workout assessment log is included in the back of the book.
Swimming by Miles
Lisa Miles (Editor), Shelagh McNicholas, Roger Fereday & Tessa Land (Illustrators), Designed by Nigel Reece. This book shows you the major swimming strokes dives, all with step-by-step instructions. Hints on how to win races will help you to do your best.
Lisa Miles (Editor), Shelagh McNicholas, Roger Fereday & Tessa Land (Illustrators), Designed by Nigel Reece. This book shows you the major swimming strokes dives, all with step-by-step instructions. Hints on how to win races will help you to do your best.
Swimming by Rouse
by Jeff Rouse. A how-to guide for swimmers.
by Jeff Rouse. A how-to guide for swimmers.
Swimming by Verrier
John Verrier. Briefly describes the equipment, skills, tactics, and rules involved in competitive swimming.
John Verrier. Briefly describes the equipment, skills, tactics, and rules involved in competitive swimming.
Swimming Coaching
by Joseph Dixon. Tips and ideas for coaches and athletes.
by Joseph Dixon. Tips and ideas for coaches and athletes.
Swimming Drills for Every Stroke
by Ruben J. Guzman A good collection of easy to follow drills. Plenty of illustrations and clear, written instruction. Paperback.
by Ruben J. Guzman A good collection of easy to follow drills. Plenty of illustrations and clear, written instruction. Paperback.
Swimming Dynamics - Winning Techniques and Strategies
by Cecil M. Colwin A well illustrated guide to help perfect strokes - and then ideas on how to use that improved technique to race others. Paperback.
by Cecil M. Colwin A well illustrated guide to help perfect strokes - and then ideas on how to use that improved technique to race others. Paperback.
Swimming Even Faster: A Comprehensive Guide to the Science of Swimming
by Ernest W. Maglischo One of the "textbooks" with detailed information from a scientific viewpoint; great for coaches, might be more than a fitness swimmer wants to know! At a recent ASCA clinic, the author presented changes to portions on lift vs. drag propulsion theory. Hardcover.
by Ernest W. Maglischo One of the "textbooks" with detailed information from a scientific viewpoint; great for coaches, might be more than a fitness swimmer wants to know! At a recent ASCA clinic, the author presented changes to portions on lift vs. drag propulsion theory. Hardcover.
Swimming for Total Fitness: A Progressive Aerobic Program
by Jane Katz (illustrated by Nancy Pauline Bruning) An exuberant book that guides you through most aspects of technique and exercise related to swimming. Paperback.
by Jane Katz (illustrated by Nancy Pauline Bruning) An exuberant book that guides you through most aspects of technique and exercise related to swimming. Paperback.
Swimming into the 21st Century
by Cecil M. Colwin Colwin uses good illustrations and his own unique insight to present a historical perspective on competitive swimming, from its roots through improving your technique. Paperback.
by Cecil M. Colwin Colwin uses good illustrations and his own unique insight to present a historical perspective on competitive swimming, from its roots through improving your technique. Paperback.
Swimming past 50
Mel Goldstein Dave Tanner. Swimming Past 50 offers age-appropriate fitness and competition training programs and insights for swimmers who have lapped the 50-year mark. Written by Masters swimming coaches, this book will help you reach your target fitness level, improve performance, and increase your enjoyment of swimming.
Mel Goldstein Dave Tanner. Swimming Past 50 offers age-appropriate fitness and competition training programs and insights for swimmers who have lapped the 50-year mark. Written by Masters swimming coaches, this book will help you reach your target fitness level, improve performance, and increase your enjoyment of swimming.
Swimming Pool Book: Design & Landscape
Tom Griffiths, a swimming pool and safety consultant for more than 20 years, helps readers to install the swimming pool of their dreams. Filled with expert advice, inspiring landscaping ideas, and complete, detailed information, this is the ultimate guide to today's pools. Includes 100 full-color photos and six full-color line illustrations. Hardcover.
Tom Griffiths, a swimming pool and safety consultant for more than 20 years, helps readers to install the swimming pool of their dreams. Filled with expert advice, inspiring landscaping ideas, and complete, detailed information, this is the ultimate guide to today's pools. Includes 100 full-color photos and six full-color line illustrations. Hardcover.
Swimming Pool Games
Klutz Press. Totally kid-tested, this laminated guide features every pool-side and pool-bottom game anyone's ever heard of.
Klutz Press. Totally kid-tested, this laminated guide features every pool-side and pool-bottom game anyone's ever heard of.
Swimming: Sprints, Medleys, Diving, Water Polo
Jason Page John Alston (Illustrator). A guide to watching aquatic sports. Paperback.
Jason Page John Alston (Illustrator). A guide to watching aquatic sports. Paperback.
Swimming: You Can Do It!
Kirk Bizley. An introduction to swimming describing equipment and strokes, with tips on safety.
Kirk Bizley. An introduction to swimming describing equipment and strokes, with tips on safety.
Time-saving Training for Multisport Athletes
by Rick Niles. Just like the title says, this book offers ways to fit in enough training to race even with a full time job and life! Paperback.
by Rick Niles. Just like the title says, this book offers ways to fit in enough training to race even with a full time job and life! Paperback.
Total Immersion: The Revolutionary Way to Swim Better, Faster, and Easier
by Terry Laughlin (with contributions from John Delves) The author presents ideas on how to "swim like a fish" through an emphasis on body position and drills. The book also includes workout and exercise guidance. Paperback.
by Terry Laughlin (with contributions from John Delves) The author presents ideas on how to "swim like a fish" through an emphasis on body position and drills. The book also includes workout and exercise guidance. Paperback.
Total Triathlon Almanac
Tony Svensson. The series of desktop training calendars with hints from the pros.
Tony Svensson. The series of desktop training calendars with hints from the pros.
Training Plans for Multisport Athletes
by Gale bernhardt. Usable plans from sprint to Ironman distance, based on Friel's Training Bible plans.
by Gale bernhardt. Usable plans from sprint to Ironman distance, based on Friel's Training Bible plans.
Triathlete's Training Bible
by Joe Friel A very complete guide to all aspects of training and competing in triathlons. Paperback.
by Joe Friel A very complete guide to all aspects of training and competing in triathlons. Paperback.
Triathlon Training: From Novice to Ironman
by Hermann Aschwer A general guide for triathletes, translated from German - an intersting read.
by Hermann Aschwer A general guide for triathletes, translated from German - an intersting read.
Water Fitness During Your Pregnancy
by Jane Katz, EdD A book with information and exercises for aquatic workouts during pregnancy. Paperback.
by Jane Katz, EdD A book with information and exercises for aquatic workouts during pregnancy. Paperback.
Water, Fun, and Fitness
by Terri Elder A handbook of 99 stunts, games, and exercises for non-swimmers and swimmers of all skill levels. Paperback.
by Terri Elder A handbook of 99 stunts, games, and exercises for non-swimmers and swimmers of all skill levels. Paperback.
Waterproof Coach
by Thomas A. Denes illustrated by Diana D. De Medina. The Waterproof Workout Book for Fitness Swimmers and Triathletes. Paperback.
by Thomas A. Denes illustrated by Diana D. De Medina. The Waterproof Workout Book for Fitness Swimmers and Triathletes. Paperback.
What it Takes: The ABC's of Excelling
Dr. Keith F. Bell. A cookbook for excellence. Alphabetized for easy reference and filled with fresh ideas, important reminders, and inspirational dictums on what it takes to excel. For everyone who aspires to outperform the competition. Paperback
Dr. Keith F. Bell. A cookbook for excellence. Alphabetized for easy reference and filled with fresh ideas, important reminders, and inspirational dictums on what it takes to excel. For everyone who aspires to outperform the competition. Paperback