Swimming isn't exactly dangerous. Of high school sports, it ranks as the 9th most dangerous, coming in behind even cross-country running. It does, however, have a lower tolerance for failure. Make a mistake playing soccer, and you pull a muscle....
When looking for a swimming coach, you need to think about what you're hoping to learn and how much experience the swim coach should have. You should also consider whether you want to join a swim team, being coached along with your peers, or if...
Swimming is a popular recreational sport in more temperate climates. It's also a popular choice for adults seeking a good workout without the impact that running can have on their joints. A good swimming coach can meet the needs of both a...
The foundation of any coaching job is developing the skills and talents of the athletes you work with, but this is just the beginning. Swimming is a highly intense sport that requires a strong understanding of physiology, psychology and strength...
Swimming is an excellent form of low-impact cardiovascular exercise. In addition to the physical aspect, competitive swimming offers many other benefits: the opportunity to build teamwork, socialization and goal-setting skills. Competitions...
A kickboard is an essential tool for anyone who is learning how to swim, coaching or otherwise learning how to strengthen her skills in the water. A kickboard floats the upper half of your body, leaving your body half unencumbered to work on your...
If you enjoy teaching and also enjoy the water, you can combine these two activities by becoming certified as a swimming instructor. Swimming instructor certification varies from a lifeguard certification or other water certification. The...
Swimming is one of the most demanding of all sports. When you are on the varsity swim team, you will be required to practice on a daily basis. To become a consistently powerful swimmer who can compete against other top swimmers, you must do...
Competitive swimming became more and more sophisticated in the first decade of the 21st century. New technology allows coaches to videotape swimmers from both above and below the water, using slow motion and stop action to analyze strokes. As USA...
Aquatic fitness is an attractive area of the fitness industry that has grown well beyond its lap swimming roots. Athletes who once competed at a high competitive level can now help teach everyday participants how to be fitter.
Freestyle swimming is the primary stroke used by those who want to move easily through the water. A few freestyle strokes might suffice for those who want to cool off in the summer while competitive swimmers spend hours in the pool honing their...
Imagine yourself on the pool deck, with your whistle and clipboard in hand, as you watch your young swimmers tear up the lanes. Coaching teenagers to swim competitively is an important and satisfying position. To get your kids to those meets, you...
Consisting of swimming, cycling and running, the triathlon is a multisport event enjoyed by many people. Ranging from the full Ironman distance of a 2.2-mile swim, a 112-mile cycling course and a 26.2-mile run to much shorter events aimed at...
While each high school organization has different facilities, swim meets sponsored by state athletic associations typically have specific events for competition. Some of the events are clearly a team competition, while others test an individual's...
Competitive swimmers typically are considered to be driven and confident, but that doesn't mean they don't suffer from lackluster motivation every once in a while. A devastating loss, over-training or simply swimming burnout can affect a swimmer's...
The difference between a swim dive and a performance dive is the depth you achieve in the water. When racing, a deep dive delays the time between the start and your first strokes. Unlike a performance dive where you enter the water vertically, a...
A monofin is a wide, single fin with two attached foot pockets. It's useful as a training tool for competitive and fitness swimmers. Swimming drills that use a monofin can improve streamlining and thus facilitate more efficient movement through...
A competitive swimmer tapers off his training routine as a big event approaches. The purpose is to deliver optimal performance on race day, and a fresh swimmer is likely to be a faster swimmer. A taper is a physical and mental process, designed to...
Swimming can condition your entire body: Heart, lungs and muscles. Swimming also burns a great deal of calories, at 500 or more per hour. However, you're not going to advance in physical conditioning by occasionally playing around in the pool....
Triathlon participation worldwide continues in popularity in both amateur and professional ranks. Perhaps the explanation lies in the fact that competitive types from singular sports, such as running, are looking for new events that are more...
Swimming is good exercise, but it doesn't always come naturally. You may want to improve your long-distance swimming ability if you're training for a triathalon or other competition. Because swimming puts less strain on your joints, you may just...
Infant swimming lessons can save your infant's life, according to the Infant Swimming Resource Center. Kids Health reports that almost 1,000 kids drown each year. It's the second most common cause of death for children in the United States....
If the number of swimmers in a pool is more than twice the number of the lanes, it will make for a crowded swim except if they all circle swim. This is very important for swim-team members who need to swim together. Circle swimming means swimming...
The butterfly is the second quickest swimming stroke after the freestyle and is a challenging one due to the coordination required between your upper and lower body. Because the butterfly is physically demanding, you can use it to gain muscle or...
The swimming leg of the triathlon spooks many contestants. If you are swimming in the ocean, you might lose your way or find yourself in a riptide. If you're swimming in a lake, the wind might create a chop higher than your head. Your wetsuit...
Teaching a kid basic swimming skills can save his life. The American Red Cross stresses the importance of learning swimming and states that nearly 50 percent of people surveyed said they had near-drowning experience in their lives. Introducing...
Body position is critical to proper stroke technique. In backstroke, you need to keep your head emerging from the water, but not out of the water. Your face should point to the ceiling or sky. Keeping your head in this position allows your body to...
Swimming competitively, whether in a master's or recreation league or beyond, is about racing against the clock. Since water provides a consistent racing environment, once you've mastered the basics of the start, stroke and turn, the next level is...
Swimming fast requires mobility of your joints and sustained strength in your muscles. Warm-ups increase blood flow to your muscles and joints, preparing you for physical activity. Warming up for a workout should include joint mobility exercises...
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