Mastering the Swimming Dive: Expert Tips for Beginners

QuestionDear George, Im from Brazil and Im doing a school project about the swimming dive before you go into the pool, I would like to know if you have som

Low Energy & Muscle Tension During Workouts: A Solution

QuestionHi Mr. Weber I practice 6 times a week for 2 hour sessions (additional weights on about 2-3 times a week.) Practices are usually about an hour aft

Swimming with a Hip Flexor Injury: Strategies & Techniques

QuestionI am a very active female who has recently injured my right hip flexor during a mtn bike accident.  Swimming seems to aggravate the condition

Introducing Your Toddler to Swimming: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy wife and I enrolled my 19-month old in swim lessons, and the teacher immediately did two things that freaked him out: pulled him away from his m

Returning to Diving After a Break: Regaining Flexibility & Strength

QuestionHi George, my name is Kelsey and I used to be a pretty good diver. I had been diving since i was a child and have received many awards and offers f

Overcoming Swimming Plateaus: Helping Your Child Reach New Heights

QuestionMy daughter is 10 years old and has been swimming competetively since she was 6. For the first 3 years, due to our location, she swam for a small t

Why Am I Sinking When Swimming? Expert Advice for Better Buoyancy

QuestionHello, I thought I would ask you this question as you are the diving expert. My girlfriend recently forced me to go swimming!  Its not someth

Mastering the Surface Dive: Tips for Buoyant Lifeguards

QuestionI am enrolled in a lifeguard class and the only part I am hesitant about is the surface dive to pick up the 10 lb weight.  The problem is that

Swimming for Weight Loss: Does It Really Work?

QuestionHi I want to lose weight(most of it is in tommy).Joined Swimming for same.Would that help? what are the things i need to take care to get my targ

Supporting Your Child Through Swimming Competition: Confidence & Anxiety

QuestionMy question is along the same lines as the last person.  My daughter is 8 and swimming in summer league, after swimming on a USA team this wi

Improving 200m Butterfly Endurance for Young Swimmers

QuestionGeorge, I have a 13 year old daughter who swims at club level.Her best stroke is fly and she is trying to qualify in 200m fly.What should be added

Regaining Confidence After a Diving Injury: A Parent's Guide

Questionhi George!  I have 2 daughters that have been diving since they were 8 years old.  The younger one is a solid, strong diver, the older on

Learn to Float: Techniques & Breaststroke vs. Freestyle

QuestionHi,my self mukund kanade from india. May i know how to float on water & what is contrast in breast strock & craul? Answerhello mukund, There are d

How to Improve Your 400m Swim Time: A Surf Club Guide

QuestionQUESTION: I am reasonably fit and belong to a surf club.  Each year I need to do my proficiency and thus do 400m in under 9min.  I can sw

Find Diving Schools in Northern California | Competitive Diving Training

QuestionHi. Im 18, and I live in northern california, and would love how to learn how to dive, and then get into it competitively if i could get good enoug

Chest Tightness After Swimming: Causes & Relief

QuestionHi- I am a 42-year old woman in decent overall condition.  A few years ago, I swam quite a bit in the summers, but for the past two years, whe

Swimming with Contacts: Safety & Best Practices for Children

QuestionDear George Weber,        Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I have a few questions just so

Improve Breath-Holding for Swimming: Techniques & Tips

QuestionHello sir How are you? I am from India. Last year i joined swimming classes but quit because i couldnt hold my breath for more than 15 to 20 second

Effective Swim Strokes for Toning & Shaping Your Body

QuestionHi Jessica, Ive been planning on swimming to tone up my body, but Im slightly afraid of bulking up. Is it true that swimming tones the body, and d

Swimming Training for Masters Swimmers: Advice for Experienced Athletes

QuestionI swim 50 meter or yard free style, breaststroke, backstroke and 100 meter or yard breaststroke and backstroke. I am 86. I have participated in the