Swimming Laps: How to Count for Accurate Tracking

QuestionHello!  Im glad this is anonymous because I am embarrassed to ask such a simple question.  I have started again to swim in a health cente

Sudden Breathing Difficulties in Swimmers: Causes & Concerns

QuestionMy son is a competitive swimmer (aged 10) and was swimming 200M freestyle, his first length was great but after 3/4 of the way down the second leng

Off-Season Training for Division 1 Swimmers: Hours & Expectations

QuestionI am told that division 1 teams unofficially require their scholarship swimmers (and perhaps all of their swimmers) to practice all year long. &nbs

Proper Breathing Technique for Swimming: A Guide for Backstroke

QuestionDear George Do you breathe OUT throughout after the face hit the water for all four strokes (assuming for backstroke), or do you hold the breath a

High School Swimming: Impact on Club Swimmers & College Recruitment

QuestionQUESTION: Does high school swimming hinder (to any significant degree) the progress of club swimmers.  And if so, what are the negative affect

Swimming Instruction for Individuals with Higher Body Density

QuestionIn - reference to swimming literature, describe how you would use this information in teaching an individual with a highly dense body mass? Answer

Returning to Swimming: A Week-Long Training Plan for University Tryouts

QuestionDear George, I had been in the swimming team of my middle school and high school. It was 6 years ago. Now I study masters. The elections of the sw

Improve Freestyle Swimming: Breathing & Flutter Kick Techniques

QuestionI am trying to train for a tri, have been marathon runner.  Working on free-style struggling with rotary breathing and flutter kick.  I c

Plateauing Swimmer: Addressing Performance Decline in a 15-Year-Old

QuestionHi George My daughter is 15 and has been swimming competitively for 6 years.  She peaked when she was 12.  She is predominantly a backstr

Addressing a Swimming Plateau in Teenagers: Motivation & Improvement

QuestionHi There, My 15 yr old son just started swimming 2 years ago. He has had very good results the first 2 years. This year he has only improved on 2 t

Optimizing Protein Intake for Teenage Swimmers: A Parent's Guide

QuestionMy 14 year old son is in his second season swimming with our local club (he also swam with the local High School team this fall).  Hes put on

Backstroke to Breaststroke IM Turn: Techniques & Best Practices

QuestionDear George I ll like to know when doing the backstroke to breastsroke turn in IM, how do you go about it? It seems there are a few types ie open

Mastering the IM Backstroke to Breaststroke Turn: Flip vs. Open Turn

QuestionDear Kate I ll like to know when doing the backstroke to breaststroke IM turn, how do you go about it? It seems there are a few types ie open turn

Overcome Your Fear of Water: Practical Tips & Gradual Exposure

Questionhello sir, i want to learn but um frightened of water. can you give me few tips on getting rid of fear for water???? AnswerI wish there was an eas

Brain & Swimming: Understanding Oxygen Deprivation Risks

QuestionGeorge, I am a special education teacher.  I was a collegiate athlete (basketball) and coached and taught physical education for over 20 year

Breath-Holding for Floating: A Beginner's Guide to Swimming

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Kate I am a beginner in swimming and ever since i have been searching and visiting sites on tips/techniques of swimming. I wished

Addressing Performance Decline in Teenage Swimmers: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionOur son is 16 years old and has been swimming for almost 9 years. He has really enjoyed the sport.  He has made steady improvements over the y

Swimming & Water Polo Training: A Beginner's Guide

Questioni joined the swim team and was wondering what i can do to train for next season also Im going to join the water polo team and Ive never played befo

Overcoming a Swimming Slump: A 10-Year Athlete's Journey

QuestionI need your help. Ive been in a competitive swimmer for 10 years and have been in a slump for about 2 years. After getting very serious into compet

Improve Swimming Times: A Guide for High School Swimmers

QuestionIm writing this for my daughter who is a junior in high school. She is an avid swimmer. She swims for her high school team. She swims with the team