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If you’re like most beginner swimmers, the hardest thing about the freestyle stroke is breathing properly with the right breathing technique. Many people can swim, but without the proper...
One of the elements of a having faster backstroke is balance. If you can balance on your back while you are swimming then you can pivot from side to side more easily. This article teaches you...
How to Put on a Swim Cap
Putting on a swim cap easily and properly can be done by spreading the cap open with the thumbs and fingers before placing it over the head. Get more streamlined in the water with advice from a...
Finding swim lessons for a certain age group can be difficult because it depends on the level of the swimmer, not necessarily his age. If a swimmer is comfortable happily flailing around the water...
How to Swim Head-High Freestyle
Swimming the head-high freestyle is good for swimmers who want to be able to see at all times and breathe freely. Swim freestyle with the head up with tips from a swimming instructor in this free...
Swimming Games: Head Bobbing
Head bobbing as a swimming game is a great exercise for new swimmers to get used to the water. Teach head bobbing to new swimmers with tips from a lifeguard in this free video on swimming.
Swimming is a great past time, its fun and very healthy,like running, it can provide excellent cardio workouts, but its not hard on your knees, allowing almost anyone to do it. and if that hasn't...
MP3 swim goggles, also known as swim music goggles, are a recreational swimming tool that enable you to enjoy music while you swim laps or just kick around in the pool. While certainly not...
How to Flutterkick with Head in the Water
Flutterkicking with your head underwater, holding your breath. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video.
Flutter kicking with your head in and out of the water is basically the same. The only difference is the way you breathe. When your head is in the water, you will need to turn it to the side to...
The freestyle stroke is the most efficient of the swimming strokes and the fastest for most people. It is not the easiest to learn. However, with some time and patience, you can teach a child the...
The breaststroke is one of the hardest styles of swimming. Part of this stroke's challenge is breathing. Learning how to breathe properly during the breaststroke is not only necessary for healthy...
Breaststroke is one of the most difficult stokes to master. This is because the majority of the stroke is completed underwater. This means that the stroke requires both upper and lower body...
Freestyle, also known as the front crawl, is one of the most basic swimming techniques and is included in most club-swimming and international competitions. Knowing how to breathe properly is one...
The head position in backstroke is very important. Your head position helps you keep your body properly aligned while swimming. Swimmers are often tempted while swimming backstroke to sink their...
The proper head position in breaststroke goes hand in hand with proper breathing. When swimming breaststroke, the body and head are in your basic streamline position. Keeping your movements tight...
Butterfly is a challenging stroke, and learning the correct head position takes time. Following the movement of your body is a good rule of thumb when learning the butterfly technique, and your...
Your head position when swimming freestyle, or the front crawl, is important for several reasons. Swimming with an incorrect head position slows you down and makes it difficult to swim freestyle...
A kickboard is a piece of equipment that allows a swimmer to easily keep his head above water while practicing kicks. Kickboards come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they all serve the same...
Swimming is fun for most people. However, some people do fear water. The dog paddle stroke is a good stroke for those people to learn. Dog paddling is not fast, but it can get you around the pool....
Basic tips on how to increase the glide.
After a child learns to bob and to float face down, it's time to teach the back float. Proceed with care, as some children get very nervous on their backs.