Post-Workout Heat in Competitive Swimmers: Dehydration & Warm-Down

QuestionMy son is a competitive swimmer (15yr) - trains 6 days a week, after his swim practices he is very hot, which I fully understand as he just had a h

Breaststroke Underwater Pull-Out: Technique & Benefits | Swim Expert Advice

QuestionQUESTION: Hey Eric, I am going to be swimming the 200 im soon and I just wanted to know if you can do an underwater pull-out on the breaststorke tu

Trouble with Swimming Lessons? Helping Your 3-Year-Old

QuestionQUESTION: I have been taking my 3 year old daughter for swimming lessons for over a year now but she has not progressed from the the first class wh

Reviving Your Swim Teaching Skills: Drills & Resources

QuestionAfter a ten year hiatus I am getting back in to teaching private swim lessons.  I love it but feel a bit rusty remembering all the helpful hin

Mastering the Front Crawl: A Guide for Adult Swimmers

QuestionDear Eric, I took about 15 swim lessons and practiced on my own at the pool.  I was able to do the backstroke OK, the sidestroke OK, the elem

Swimming for Beginners: Overcoming Kicking & Breath Control Challenges

QuestionHi Kate I have problem keeping my feet above water.  My instructor suggested that I kick harder, but it helps little and I just get tire soon

Overcome Breaststroke Fatigue: Training for the 200m Event

QuestionHi Eric, thanks so much for your time! I have Mets coming up in a few weeks, and one of my events is the 200 breast. I absolutely hate this event!

Flip Turn Alternative & Proper Technique for Swimming

QuestionHi George, I was never taught how to flip turn but would like to know if there is an alternative turn to do when you reach the end of the pool. OR

Improve Your Triathlon Swim: Tips & 8-Week Training Plan

QuestionI am training for the triathlon season and this is my second year as a triathlete. However, I have a terrible swim. I have power, but I have a hard

Swimming Tips for Beginners: Overcoming Challenges & Improving Technique

QuestionHi George, Im 14 years of age and i took 2 weeks swimming lesson 2 months ago. Before that, I couldnt swim or float at all. But after the lesson,

Improving Swimming Skills: Overcoming Breathing & Endurance

QuestionHi Kate, Im 14 years of age and i took 2 weeks swimming lesson 2 months ago. Before that, I couldnt swim or float at all. But after the lesson, I

Rotary Breathing Difficulties: Addressing Nasal Irrigation During Practice

QuestionI cant seem to get the hang of rotary breathing due to the issue of getting lots of water up my nose (Ive been practicing using the edge of pool me

BSA Lifeguard Certification vs. American Red Cross: Pool Requirements

QuestionMy son has his Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Lifeguard certification.  Is that considered comparable/compatible to the American Red Cross certif

Improve Your Sprinting Speed: Start & Turn Techniques

QuestionHello, i was wondering what would be the best way to get better at sprinting. All of the coaches around here only do distance.I was able to drop my

Weight Training for Sprint Swimming: Build Power & Endurance

QuestionQUESTION: what muscles should i train with weights to improve short distance swimming. (50-200 yds) ANSWER: Steve-- You dont want to just train on

Child Safety at the Pool: Dealing with a Disturbance During Swim Lessons

QuestionI took my 4-year old son (just turned 4) for his first swimming lesson without me in the water the other day. He was very excited and so was I beca

Overcoming Fear of Water Immersion in Toddlers: Expert Advice

QuestionMy 2.6 year old daughter enters the water confidently with arm bands.  However, she is terrified of immersing her head under water and even av

Understanding the Physique of Competitive Swimmers: Strength vs. Bulk

QuestionHi Kate I noticed that swimmers body are very lean, slim and yet not bulky. Do they do weights or is it due to the training in the pool? Thank yo

Swim Training Progression for 13-Year-Old Competitive Swimmer - Seeking Guidance

QuestionI have son who recently turned 13 and has swam competitively year round for 4 years now.  We started slowly(2-3 days/wk) and he has progressed

Preparing for a 500-Meter Swim Test: A Counselor's Guide

QuestionI was recently hired by a camp to be a counselor. After they hired me, they informed me that each counselor was going to take a lifeguarding test a