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New swimmers usually learn straight-arm freestyle first, but bent-arm freestyle has its advantages. This swimming guide will teach you how to swim bent-arm freestyle.
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Swim meet programs can be confusing! If you’re perplexed about all the numbers in a program —or why you’re in a certain heat or lane — this guide clears it up for you.
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At the competitive swimming level, straight-arm freestyle is making a comeback. If you’re wondering if you should try it out, this guide will give you some good insight.
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If you’re stumped on what to do after high school swimming, check out this guide. There are many opportunities available just for you!
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It is important to know the size and attributes of your swimming facility. Check out this guide for official swimming pool dimensions and markings.
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Between the dive and the finish of each race, many aspects of swimming are governed by strict rules. Check out this guide for current official policies.
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For everything from survival to recreation to competition, humans have been swimming for thousands of years. See how the sport has evolved.
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Check out this Swimming glossary to find the sport-specific definitions for which you have been looking. From A to Z, we've got all the words covered.
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Turning around at the wall can be trickier than it seems. If you’re wondering how to improve your open turn while swimming, check out the steps in this guide.
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Bilateral breathing can be the most helpful — yet also most confusing — part of swimming. With these handy drills and tips, you’ll be breathing to both sides in no time!
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If you’re feeling stumped about how to pace a mid-distance event, look no further! This guide is full of ways to pace your next race.
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There are many different ways to do a relay dive in swimming. If you’re wondering how to help out your relay team, learn these variations of dives to try.
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If you’re wondering how to strengthen your shoulders for swimming, bands are a great way to do it. Take a look at this guide for band exercise ideas.
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If you’re wondering how to enhance your freestyle stroke, check out these common mistakes. This guide will show you what to look out for and how to fix any issues.
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Finding an area of your stroke to correct is the best way to improve. Here are the most common mistakes swimmers make in backstroke, as well as how to fix them.
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Whether you’re a novice swimmer or an expert, water safety is the most important thing you can learn. This guide explains how to tread water, an important safety skill.
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If you want to improve your breaststroke time, focus on your pull-down. You can beat your opponents, and improve your time with the easy steps in this guide.
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Learning a backstroke start can be painful, tricky, and downright embarrassing! Check out this guide for steps on how to do an effortless backstroke start.
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If long swim sets leave you gasping for air, it’s time to work on building your lung capacity! This guide is full of tips for easier breathing during your workout.
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Deciding which swim team to join can be a challenge. To make your search easier, this guide is packed with tips on what to look for in your future team.
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Don’t stress over what to bring to an open water swim! You have enough to worry about as it is. Take a look at this checklist to help prepare yourself.
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Stretching is a very important part of your swimming routine. If you’re looking for some good stretches to help your swimming muscles, check out this guide.
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Swimming laps can get boring. Take control of your time in the pool! If you’re looking for a way to spice up your workout, this guide has some great pointers for you.
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If you’re feeling unsure about what to work on in butterfly, check out this guide for helpful tips. You’ll also find great ways to fix your stroke.
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Shoulder injuries are common in swimming. Read this guide for advice on how to protect or rehabilitate your shoulders.
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If you’re wondering how to improve your breaststroke, this guide has some great tips for you. It points out what to look out for and how to fix them while swimming.
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Shaving can be confusing. If you’re unsure how — or what parts of your body — to shave down for your big swim meet, this guide is full of information for you!
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If you’re new to swimming, you might not know where to begin. Check out this guide to learn the basics of freestyle.
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If you’re wondering how to kick like a frog, hop on over to this guide. Here, you’ll find helpful steps on how to kick breaststroke.
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Paying attention to pace clocks and intervals while swimming can feel like a lot to handle. If you’re having trouble keeping track, this guide gives you good pointers.
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For many swimmers, a common downfall in a race is speed off the walls. If your opponents are popping up ahead of you, check out how to improve your underwaters.
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Backstroke flip turns can feel dizzying at first. If your flip turns leave you staggering, this guide will help get you swimming in the right direction.
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Side-breathing can be a challenge. It can affect your swimming in countless ways, making it hard to swim many laps. If you’re looking for some tips, check out this guide.
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Many swimmers slip water on their pull. If you’re having trouble, this guide will teach you how to achieve Early Vertical Forearm on the catch part of your stroke.
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Butterfly can be the most intimidating stroke in swimming, but it doesn’t have to be! If you’re wondering where to begin, this guide includes step-by-step instruction.
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If you’ve ever suffered from leaky, painful, or annoying goggles while swimming laps, you’re not alone. Check out this guide for pointers on picking out your next pair.
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Yoga can be a great way to add power and flexibility to your swimming. Check out this guide for some basic information on yoga for swimmers!
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Picking out the right strap for your goggles may seem like a trivial activity, but it can improve your life in the water. Here are some tips to make that choice easier.
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When it comes to swim caps, there are almost too many choices. Here is a brief run-down of swimming cap facts, and some considerations to weigh when deciding on a cap.
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Are you wondering whether to sign your child up for a summer swim team? Here are six important things to consider to see if your child is ready for the swim season.
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There are some things you can do to make the transition to long course easier on the day of competition. Here are a few suggestions.
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There are some very simple things you can do every day that will help you break through the plateau. Here are five ways to improve your best time in the 100 Freestyle.
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To keep you from getting stuck in the past and nostalgic for what you used to be able to do, here‘s some advice on how to make a successful swimming comeback!
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Your first swim meet can be a nerve-wracking experience. But it doesn’t have to be! Try these 10 strategies to have fun for first competitive experience.
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Flip turning while circle swimming is a bit of an art. Here’s how you can stay collision-free while practicing your flip turns even when you have to circle swim.
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What do you do when you feel that swirl of water at your feet as a faster swimmer approaches? Here’s what you should do if you are in a lane with faster swimmers.
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Here’s how to incorporate goal-setting into your training plan, and how to write goals effectively.
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Here are five ways to speed your recovery after swimming hard so you can get the most out of every workout.
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At a certain level of swimming, athletes start winning races not just because they are the strongest, have the best technique, or were blessed with the most genetic...
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Are you new to the sport of swimming? Here are the 10 most-common pieces of advice given to beginner swimmers.
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