Calories Burned Swimming: How Much is Enough to Lose Weight?

QuestionHi... i want to know how good would a 20 minute swim be for me... How much do i need to swim to loose around 500 calories? I do about 4 laps at a s

Troubleshooting Diving Technique for 9-Year-Old Swimmers

QuestionI have been teaching swimming lessons for around 10 years now.  I am currently helping with the Summer League in my town.  I was asked by

Preventing Hamstring Cramps: A Bodybuilder's Guide

QuestionI am a natural body builder and avid wake boarder.  My hamstrings cramp a lot when I swim with my son.  I notice it more the leaner I get

Teaching Your Child to Dive: Basic Techniques & Resources

QuestionHi George, my 10 year old daughter has just joined a swim team and all the other kids know how to dive, she does not.  What training tools, bo

Effective Techniques for Teaching Adult Swimming – Overcome Fear & Build Confidence

QuestionHi Eric, I am a swim instructor at a local pool, and I have recently had a few adults come to me interested in private lessons.  What kinds of

Freestyle Swimming: Underwater Kicking & Technique for 10-Year-Olds

QuestionMy son has been swimming for 4 years -- now he is 10. He has coordination issues, but loves the sport. He is not a very good diver, and this year

Balancing Swimming, MS, and Coach Expectations: A Guide

Questionmy coach thinks i am the best on our swim team , i win all my meets , he says i should try pushing myself harder , nut when i am done my practise i

Breathing Techniques for Swimming: Mouth vs. Nose

QuestionI am just learning to swim.  When I breath out I only breath out through my mouth, is this bad?  My friend says that I should only breath

200m IM Backstroke Turn Rules: Are You at Risk of Disqualification?

QuestionIm curious about the rule for turning from back to breast in the 200 meter IM.  I usually finish the backstroke part like Im finishing a backs

How to Motivate a Reluctant Swimmer: Fun Pool Activities for Kids

QuestionWe live in Florida and have access to a safe nice swimming pool.  I have a 12 years old son who swims a little bit.  I would like him to

High Diving Techniques & Troubleshooting for Beginners

QuestionHi, I have recently started high diving only two lessons, but I was wondering about techniques in general at the start of the dive, but also I was

Swimming for Surfing: Best Strokes to Build Upper Body Strength

QuestionHi, I have just learnt to surf but have pathetically weak upper body strength. In addition to my new gym training sessions Id like to swim to incre

Competitive Swimming Training Load & Weekly Distance for 11-Year-Old

QuestionHi My Grandson is 11yrs 2mths and is a County standard competitive swimmer he currently swims with an elite squad (selection by times + dedication

Plateau in Swimming: Advice for a Young Swimmer

QuestionIve been swimming competitive for quite a while- eight years, and Im almost fourteen years old. My progress has slowed down a lot, the height of my

Swimming for Beginners: Staying Afloat & Improving Breath Control

QuestionHi, Im a beginner swimmer, and Ive been have trouble staying afloat in a up straight position. Im also experiencing breath exhausting at the end of

Overcome Fear of Floating in Open Water Swimming for Triathlons

QuestionGeorge: I have just completed my first sprint triathlon, and really enjoyed the experience.  For the swim, I wore a wetsuit because I can not

Troubleshooting Your Son's Dive Technique for Boy Scouts

QuestionMy 11 yr. old son is struggling to learn to dive for his Boy Scout swimming merit badge.  He can do a kneeling dive, and a squatting dive, but

Effective Dryland Workouts for Swimmers with Limited Time

QuestionQUESTION: This year I will be swimming for my high school team.  We are unable to have double practices because we get bussed to a pool.  

Improving Swim Starts in Kids: Expert Tips for Faster Races

QuestionMy 9 year daughter is consistently the last one to dive in during her races.  While she does quite well, she always is swimming catch-up to he

Shoulder Fatigue in Swimming: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHello, I am a casual swimmer 2/3 times per week. My probelm when swimming is my deltoids (particularly medial) fatigue quite easily. After about