Understanding Age Group Swimming Progress: Endurance vs. Speed

QuestionMy 10 yr old son has completed 1 1/2 years of competitive club swimming. His coach says his greatest asset is his natural endurance/stamina, althou

Learn to Swim: Do You Need to Float First?

QuestionI am currently learning how to swim.  I have a hard time floating.  Some of my friends and family say you must know how to float before y

Swimming vs. Floating: Do You Need to Float to Swim?

Questioni need you to settle a dispute i have with some friends of mine.  My girlfriend is taking swimming lessons and just took the lesson where you

Improving Your Swim Crawl Technique: Addressing Breathing & Body Position

QuestionDear Coach Weber, Ive been having a lot of trouble with the crawl stroke. Ive been inhaling quickly through my mouth on the side and breathing out

College Swim Club Workout Plan: Get Back in Shape

QuestionHi, I am a sophomore in college and swam competitively throughout elementary and high school; however, my school does not have a pool so I cannot s

Improve Your Freestyle Kick: A Guide for Young Swimmers

QuestionHi George- I am 12 and have been swimming competitively for about 5 years now. I am a pure  breastroker, and thats probably it because thats t

Diving Block Technique for Beginners: A Swimmer's Guide

QuestionIm 12, and have been taking swim classes to improve my stroke all year. This summer, I plan to join the swim team. I cant wait to swim, but theres

Flutter Kick Technique: Correcting Backward Movement & Improving Efficiency

QuestionThe type of kick I was referring to is the flutter kick, not the whip kick. Sorry AnswerAlex, This is an outstanding question.  Many great sw

How to Increase Breath-Hold Time for Freediving - Expert Tips

QuestionHey.My name is matt and i am 14 years old.I am very interested in diving. i would like to know if there are any exercises that i can do to help me

Optimal Breathing Strategies for Competitive Swimming: Senior Project Inquiry

QuestionI am going to be a senior in high school and am starting my senior project. I have been swimming for as long as I can remember and racing competiti

Is Your Child Over-Training? Managing Swim Yardage for 11-Year-Olds

QuestionHi, my 11 year old son has been swimming for 3 years.  The coaches recently moved him up a level in practice groups.  He was swimming 4 d

Why Do I Sneeze After Swimming? Causes & Solutions

QuestionThis is a bizarre question, but I would really appreciate your help.  I have avoided swimming because after I swim, I sneeze a lot and have a

Navy SEAL Training: Mastering Underwater Calmness & Efficiency

QuestionDear George, My name is Jake and I am going to start BUDs training to become a Navy SEAL.I have a problem staying calm and pacing myself while bei

Optimal Swim Lesson Schedule for Toddlers & Preschoolers

QuestionI have a  15 month old and a three year old that I would like to get into formal lessons.  I am just wondering if it is better to do a tw

Adult Swimming Lessons: Overcoming Fear and Learning Freestyle

QuestionI am a 30yr old adult never learnt swimming before. I started taking the adult learn to swim class at the Y. 6 sessions have passed but still not t

Do Humans Have an Innate Ability to Swim? Exploring the Instinct to Float

QuestionHi George, I have always wondered whether humans have an inborn, natural knowledge of swimming. For example, if someone who has never been in the

DIY Diving Blocks for Triathlon Training: Dimensions & Safety

QuestionMy daughter does triathlon, swims for 2 mins, runs for 1000m and rides her pony over 26 fences.  The swimming has training has been going well

Optimizing Butterfly & Overall Swimming Performance for 14-Year-Old Swimmers

QuestionMy daughter has been swimming competitively for 7 years now and has always shown a natural aptitude for butterfly. She is ranked among the top in h

Front Crawl Breathing Problems: Tips for Beginners

QuestionI was a complete beginner and have been learning to swim for 4 months.  I have been practising front crawl and can turn my head to alternate s

Difficulty Floating: Tips for New Swimmers

QuestionGeorge, I just read your response to a previous inquiry.  Im a 64 225 lb. male with large legs (from sprinting) and little body fat, and I ca