Addressing Swimming Plateau in a 10-Year-Old: A Parent's Guide

QuestionI have a 10 year old girl who has been swimming for 3 years year round. She is a AA /AAA swimmer and has typically swum top 10 in her age group. Th

Preventing Chlorine-Induced Skin Darkening: A Guide for Bangladesh

QuestionHi, I am a Bengali male, around 20 years, with normal skin. The Chlorine they use in the pools, here in Bangladesh, is so harsh on skin, that my

Improve Your Swimming Efficiency: Addressing Treading Water & Breaststroke

QuestionHi, I am a beginning swimmer, and have done 30 classes. My Problems are--- 1. Treading Water----       a. While

Breaststroke Kick Technique & Streamlining for Enhanced Swimming

QuestionHi, My Questions are--- 1. Does inhaling through the mouth causes cheeks to become dented or is it just a myth? If yes, how to prevent it while s

Common Breaststroke & Backstroke Issues: Troubleshooting & Improvement

QuestionHi, My Problems are: 1. Breaststroke: I stop moving or stall during the breathing phase. When I lift my head, and recover my legs, I stall. 2.

Correcting Side-to-Side Hip Movement in Freestyle Swimming

QuestionPaul, Swimming front crawl I have tendancy to move my hips from side to side. Looking from above, it is almost like a snake movement. I think it is

Starting Competitive Swimming at 15: Is It Too Late?

QuestionI have taken swimmig lessons at the YMCA before and passed the final level master swimmer. I have swam before how ever never competively. Is it to

Helping Your Teen Swimmer Achieve District Qualifying Times

QuestionMy daughter swims for the YMCA, shes a hard working swimmer who has asthma (not severe) who has qualified for districts the past few years.  S

Early Swimming for Kids: Building Confidence & Skills

QuestionHello.  I am a former swimmer who is now the mother of a 5 year old boy and would like to get my son off to a good start to enjoy swimming on

Best Age to Start Swimming Lessons: Expert Advice

QuestionDear Kenneth Which would be the perfect time for my child to learn Swimming ? My Baby Son is 2 years, 6 months old. I will enroll him to the nea

Freestyle Breathing Technique: Mastering Rotary Breathing

Questionhello, may i know how can i breathe while swimming front stroke freestyle? AnswerHi:The terminology  to describe how to breathe while swimmin

Can Swimming Improve Brain Function? What the Research Says

Questionhello. does swimming make my brain sharp? AnswerRohit: Answer is YES/it can help. An aside: Rohit some of these issues of better health and condi

Can Swimming Help You Lose Weight? A Simple Analogy

Questionhello. can i lose my weight through swimming exercise? AnswerOf course! Heres an analogy that will help you answer this question using your own l

Can Swimming Reduce Belly Fat? Expert Advice & Weight Loss Tips

Questionhi sir. hope you say that i can reduce my paunch through swimming. am i right? AnswerI believe Ive answered this question before. Its YES. In your

Effective Breathing Techniques for Swimming

Question head to side   hello, today i had been to the swimming pool. i gave a try of taking breath during swimming. i found it very difficult. when i

Achieving a Faster 5000m Time: Training & Improvement Strategies

QuestionCurrently I have a 26.98 50 free time (although on taper). My usual is a 27.3ish. and really want to got to state this year in November. The state

Post-Swim Drip and Sneezing: Causes and Relief for Swimmers

QuestionRecently I have taken up swimming laps  for exercise. I am 65 years odl, in good shape , and am a fairly decent swimmer. I wear goggles but no

Mastering the Dolphin Kick: Techniques for Swimming Speed & Racing

QuestionHi Ken again I forgot to tell you that besides B) An underwater swim for swimming distance I also like to use it for A) Incorporate in a racing tu

Optimized Diet for Weight Loss & Athletic Performance

QuestionKenneth I am 56, and after many years off with health and weight problems, I plan on getting back into walking, jogging, then running, and eventual

College Swim Team Walk-On Guide: Expectations & Requirements

QuestionSo Im starting college next year, and I swim often for recreation and exercise. I usually swim laps at my gym after school. I was on a club for two