Swimming Styles for Beginners: A Guide for New Swimmers

QuestionQUESTION: Hye......i have just start swimming. its been my 10th day. No coach is available in pool.i do swim but i dont know which style. can say f

Mastering Dive Technique with Goggles: A Swimmer's Guide

QuestionHi, Eric.  I swam competitively from age 8 to 18, back when swimmers didnt wear goggles.  Ive continued swimming to stay fit, and am now

Helping a Scared Swimmer: Toddler Swimming Challenges & Solutions

QuestionHave a 4 yr old, just started swimming lessons yesterday, loved the first day, now 2nd day, says she is scared. Had to be carried out of pool by in

Navigating a Difficult Coach & Team Dynamics in High School Swimming

QuestionI am on a high school swim team, Ive been Varsity all four years, and last year I was captain. I love swim, but I dont like my coach. I disagree wi

Coaching High School Swimming with a Limited Pool: Strategies & Drills

QuestionI currently coach a team of 30 H.S. swimmers and we are blessed with a three lane, 20yd pool.  I am in a constant struggle to make hard, effec

Safe Diving with Swim Goggles: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy 6-year-old wants to learn to dive (just from the edge of the pool for now), but doesnt like to go under water without goggles.  Is it safe

Learning to Swim After 30: Tips for Floating & Overcoming Challenges

Questionhello, I am over 30 and never learned how to swim. I find it a problem to stay floating above the water.I usually sink. Is there any strategies or

Safe Diving Instruction for Young Swimmers: Recommendations & Coaching Ratios

QuestionHi Eric, I have two questions. What kind of dive would you recommend to teach 6 year olds and what would be a reasonable coach to kids ratio for a

Clarifying Coaching Inquiries - Eddie Smith & AG1

QuestionWhat is going on here? Now youre coaching? Drop me a line. AnswerIs this Eddie?  If so, please send in another response. I will send you my e

Swimming Laps for Fitness & Weight Loss: How Many?

Questioni just started swimming laps and want to know is there a certain number of laps to do or how long should you swim laps to get fit  and loose w

Breaking Through Swimming Plateaus: Expert Advice for Consistent Improvement

QuestionHi Eric, Im 42 and never swam on a team or with a group.  I gave up jogging b/c of foot problem - and have been swimming for about 7 yrs as my

Why Can't I Stay Submerged While Swimming? Overcoming Excessive Buoyancy

QuestionI used to be a lifeguard and also swim for my county in my youth. I am now 51 and have recently started swimming again to keep fit. My problem is t

Navy Class II Swim Test: What to Expect & How to Prepare

QuestionGeorge,   I would like to know what the Navy Class II swim test is made up of.  So I can train and prepare myself properly. Thank

Nose vs. Mouth Exhalation While Swimming: Which is Best?

QuestionHello.  Im learning to swim and I find that I am more comfortable exhaling my breath through my mouth while under water rather than through my

Improve Your Swimming Speed: Off-Season Training Tips

QuestionIm on the swim team and I just started last year at my highschool but I can only swim during swim season which lasts for about 2 months and then Im

Advanced Swimming Workouts for Endurance & Competition

QuestionGeorge, I have been swimming for 6 months now and am kind of obsessed or shall I say very passionate about it. I have an extensive surfing backgrou

Olympic Medals and Doping: East Germany & China - A Historical Perspective

QuestionHave any former East German or Chinese swimmers had to give up Olympic medals after admitting to steroid use after the medals were awarded? If not.

Optimizing Strength Training for Swimmers: Reduce Back Pain & Fatigue

QuestionHello Eric,    I have been doing moderate lifting and swimming because I love it. My main problems are usually with lower back tig

30-Minute Dryland Strength & Flexibility Routine for Divers

QuestionHi, I am a high school diving coach and as part of daily workouts we do dry land exercise. I could really use some help developing a program tailor

Freestyle Swimming Breathing Technique: Improve Your Exhalation

QuestionDear Sir: my question is that how breathing cud be performed smoothly while swimming free style coz i can enhale but its difficult for me to exhal