Scout Skills & Attributes: Defining Proficiency for Awards

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Mastering the Frog Kick: Technique & Synchronization for Beginner Swimmers

QuestionHello Kate! I would like to know the symmetry of hand and leg motion for the frog style and how to synchronize the breathing with this movement. I

Helping Your Teen Daughter Regain Competitive Swimming Speed

QuestionMy 17 yr old daughter returned to the swim team after a few years of doing other competitive sports.  She is very frustrated because she is ha

FINA Swimming Competition Levels: A Global Overview

QuestionWhat are teh levels of swiming competition world-wide? AnswerWorld wide competition is governed by FINA. The major international competitions are

Swimming Risks & Considerations for Adults: Potential Downsides & Injury Prevention

QuestionHI This Rehab from Sudan, Im 37 years old, swimming is very new to me, after three month I felt pain in low back so i stop swimming.Do you think th

Diving Lessons Near Humble, TX - Find Local Programs

QuestionQUESTION: im 14 years old and i have been in competitive swiming and i wanted to start compeditive diving at my high school next year but to do tha

Effective Swimming Lessons for Young Children (1-6 Years)

QuestionHi Kate, I am looking at teaching children how to swim. The age range of the children are between 1yr to 6yrs. I will be taking the children for i

Optimal Swimming Training Hours for 11-Year-Olds: Avoiding Burnout

Questionmy daughter is eleven years old and I need to know how many housr she should train per week? One coach says 10 hours and 1 landtraining another say

Swimmer's Back Strength: Addressing Imbalances & Rhomboid Weakness

QuestionHi Leo, Cool tips and swim history!  I was wondering about your thoughts on back strength because Ive been swimming for 14 yrs myself, and I c

IM & Crawl Technique Tips: Help Your Swimmer Improve & Stay Motivated

QuestionHi My youngest daugher is frustrated that her peers overtake her in 100m IM. I wondered if you had pointers for her to work on to keep her interest

Freestyle Swimming Technique: Turns & Stroke Analysis

Questionhi George Many thanks for the help with my youngest. My eldest likes her freestyle. Im wondering if you could comment on her technique and turns. I

Rowing Workouts for Runners: Simulating Stadium Sprints After Knee Surgery

QuestionI am an ex-swimmer turned rower.  Due to a knee surgery, I am unable to run stadiums in the morning with the team and am looking for a workou

Swim Lesson Levels: Which Level is Right for You?

QuestionMy parents are thinking about signing me up for swim lessons. I sort of know how to swim, but I learned from friends and on my own. We arent very

Managing Swim Meet Stress: Advice for Supportive Parents

QuestionHi, I have a 10 yr old swimmer who has qualified in all events for the Age Group Champs in our state. I get so stressed out about her meets that I

Best Swimming Strokes for Fat Loss & Thigh Toning

QuestionHi.  I am a 28 year old woman looking to reduce my body fat percentage and increase overall health.  My apartment building has a pool in

Swimming Relay Timing & Technique: Expert Advice

QuestionHi George: Many thanks for your previous tips for my youngest. She has been trying diligently to adopt this good advice. Three questions if I may:

Improving Front Crawl Technique for Triathletes: Addressing Pigeon Toes & Leg Drive

QuestionHello, My boyfriend is training for a tri and hes never competitively swam before, so were trying to get his form right. It all looks good except f

Swimming Techniques & Muscle Development: Which Strokes Work Which Muscles?

QuestionHi I would like to know which Swiming technique helps in developing which parts of the body. AnswerPeterjack-- Swimming is good for the core mus

Trouble Floating? Common Issues & Correct Technique for Beginners

QuestionQUESTION: I am a beginner and I am having some problems while floating.Whenever I am trying to float without any support(like holding a bar) I am s

Freestyle Swimming: Correct Leg & Body Position for Beginners

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