How to Remove Green Algae from Your Pool: A Troubleshooting Guide

QuestionI have a above ground outdoor pool and it has green water now. It was crystal clear two weeks ago. Ive tried a few different chemicals to try to sa

How to Teach a 5-Year-Old to Headfirst Dive for Swimming Races

QuestionMy 5 1/2 year old is on the swim team and has to g about 3 seconds faster to be the best swimmer in her age group.  She dives in sort of flt,

Swimming Lessons in Stamford, CT | Learn to Swim - George's Swimming

QuestionThanks for responding George. I am in Stamford,CT downtown area. -Sonali ------------------------- Question - Hi George, I wanted to learn s

Why Can't I Float Even Though I Can Swim? - A Scientific Explanation

QuestionDear George, Please take the following discussion a bit easy. I think the answer you have given is not based on any verified statistics but only

Swimming for Weight Loss & Joint Health: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionRecently I have began to swim as my primary means to maintaining my weight. I know that swimming is easier on your joints than many other sports,wh

How to Prevent Water from Entering Your Nose While Swimming

QuestionHi, this probably sounds like a strange question. How do you keep the water out of your nostrils when swimming? Everytime I hold by breath underwat

How to Hold Your Breath Longer: Safe Techniques & Tips

Questionhi... im trying to hold my breath underwater.. but i cant hold it for a long period of time.can you tell me some tips..or tell me some stuff so th

Introducing Toddlers to Swimming: When to Start Lessons?

QuestionThanks for the response! He did actually use the kick board a few times last weekend, its just hard for him to stay in it, he is only about 31 poun

Swim Progress Analysis & Goal Setting: Track Your Improvement

QuestionHi George, Ive been working since we talked last. A couple workouts were all in a 25yd pool. -1200yds. 60 mins, then a few weeks later 1200yds in

Shaving, Swim Caps & Swimsuits: Impact on Competitive Swimming Performance

QuestionHow much does shaving the hair off of your body help a competative swimmer?  Swim cap vs. no swim cap? The new one piece swim suits that cov

800m Freestyle Training Plan Feedback & Equipment Use

QuestionHi Lanny.. Thanks for following up my training. So far so good! I am swimming the 800 mt freestyle on october (my coach thinks that I should and I

Finding a Water Polo Coach & Improving Swimming Skills

Questioni am in a water polo team for my high school and my team doesnt have a coach. what things can my team do to find a coach. i was also wondering what

Weaning Toddlers Off Swim Armbands: A Safe & Effective Guide

QuestionHi Kate, I have a 25 month old daughter who is very confident swimming with her armbands on, and can jump in the pool happily and put her face in

Improving Swim Efficiency for Sprint Triathlons: Body Type & Technique

QuestionI have a sprint distance triathlon (800 yd swim) coming up on 9/24.  For the past few months Ive been training but cant seem to up the distanc

Understanding Broken Sets in Swimming: Purpose & Example

QuestionHi Lanny What is the purpose of sets that are made up of broken 200s or broken 150s? Can you give me a sample set as well please? AnswerHi Peter!

Swimming and Metabolism: Does it Aid Weight Loss?

Questiondoes swimming speed up your metabolism and help you to lose weight?   AnswerHi Jenna! Its Lanny. Yes swimming like most sports that use the la

Personalized Weekly Swimming Routine for Weight Loss & Skill Improvement

QuestionI used to swim competitively until I was 13 years old, now I抦 25 and I抳e been swimming for 3 weeks in order to loose weight. Right now I抦 swimming

Improve Your Underwater Swimming Distance for Navy Swim Test

QuestionGeorge, I am training for a Navy class II swim test.  I consider myself a very good swimmer.  The last part of the test is a 25 meter un

Fresh Swim Drills & Workout Sets for Experienced Coaches

QuestionHi.  I am a veteran age group swim coach.  Lately, I struggle to write work-outs for my swimmers because I am tired of the same sets and

Swimming Workout: Muscle Balance & Warm-Down Advice

QuestionHi there, I started swimming in the mornings daily last year as a way to actually get some exercise. As a child I had a lot of teaching but have ne