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Kickboard 101

by Erik Steel

Mary Thompson

Kickboards are a wonderful tool to build confidence and introduce new concepts when teaching or learning swimming. These resources can help you train with a kickboard whether you're teaching yourself or helping others to learn to swim.

  • How to Use a Kickboard

    Kickboards are great for practicing the freestyle kick. Learn how to use a kickboard and how to stay in streamline position when using a kickboard in this free beginners Read More

  • Treading Water

    Treading water is necessary skill for any swimmer. It's also great exercise for a water aerobics routine. Learn how to treat water in this free exercise video. Read More

  • Water Exercises for Abs

    If you are tired of your regular abs routine and want something different, water exercises for abs are a great way to tone your stomach while still having fun. These are Read More

  • How to Do Abdominal Exercises in a Pool

    Want firmer abs and a tighter stomach? Fancy the life aquatic? Doing abdominal exercises in the pool use the fun of swimming to combat the tedium of crunches and Read More

  • Water Aerobics Flutter Kicking

    Flutter kicking is a great exercise for a water aerobics routine. Learn how to flutter kick in water with expert fitness tips this free exercise video. Read More

  • Swimming Games: Kicking Raises

    Kicking raises is a swimming game that lets new swimmers push off the pool wall with a kick. Teach kicking raises to new swimmers with tips from a lifeguard in this free Read More

  • Kicking Drills for the Butterfly Stroke

    Practice the butterfly stroke kick and strengthen your legs and quads by doing kicking drills with a kickboard. Learn how in this free swimming video lesson. Read More

  • How to Teach a Water Aerobics Class

    Water aerobics is great for those individuals that have trouble exercising due to poor joints or other muscle pain. Water aerobics is completely low impact, while still Read More

  • Tips on How to Teach Swim Lessons

    Teaching someone to swim can be rewarding. You will see his confidence grow in the water and eventually he'll glide through it like a fish. Teaching swimming also assists Read More

  • How to Train With Swim Fins

    Are you tired of your regular swim workout, swimming wall to wall with only flip-turns to break up the monotomy? Then it is time to add swim fins. Adding fins to your swim Read More

  • How to Teach a Child to Swim

    A simple lesson plan, combined with patience and support, is the right approach to teaching a child how to swim. While not every child is going to have a complete blast, Read More

  • How to Swim Fast

    Whether you are training for a triathlon or just want to maximize your swimming workout, it is very important to learn how to swim quickly. While you can get a good workout Read More

  • How to Teach a Toddler to Swim

    Drowning and near-drowning cases are the leading cause of death in children, so teaching your child to swim is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. Read More

  • How to Teach Water Aqua Aerobics

    Aqua aerobics is a great way for anyone to get into shape. The water actually supports the body, reducing the impact on joints by about 50 percent. The water also supplies Read More

  • Practicing the Breaststroke Kick Without a Kickboard

    A former professional swimmer demonstrates how to breathe when practicing the breaststroke kick without a kickboard in this free Olympic swimming lesson on video. Read More

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