Swimming Articles & How-To's

There is no lack of options in shopping for the correct pair of swimming goggles. The variety of choices and the wide range of brands and features can overwhelm an aspiring swimmer. A good pair [...]

The humble breaststroke deserves more respect. It's the oldest swimming stroke — one step removed from the dog paddle — and one of the slowest. But it's reliable, technically demanding when done right, and simple [...]

Swimming is much easier on the joints than jogging, tennis, and other popular forms of exercise. However, because the muscles of the shoulders are used heavily in swimming to propel the body forward, there is [...]

Is all exercise created equal? Biking, swimming, running, group sports, weight lifting--they are all forms of exercise, but are they equally beneficial for your body? While all exercise is good for the body, some kinds [...]

For your child, being able to learn to swim at a young age is an excellent skill that will benefit them throughout their life. And being able to learn to swim with a parent in [...]

Every year, thousands of Americans die from drowning. Unfortunately, a significant number of those deaths occur here in Orange County. In the vast majority of cases, drowning deaths are completely avoidable, and large numbers of [...]

One of the most valuable things swimmers need to learn is proper breathing. It's not just about taking air in and out of the lungs. It's a complex, intelligent process that gives swimmers an edge [...]

Most swimmers consider the freestyle stroke the fastest and most efficient way of swimming. When properly executed, it can cover a lot of distance without requiring too much energy from the swimmer. Traditionally, the Freestyle [...]

Out of all the swimming strokes there are, the butterfly stroke is one of the most difficult to do. There are so many elements that go into doing it well, from the motion on the [...]

If you are a parent with an infant or toddler, you may be considering swim lessons for a number of reasons. Getting your child comfortable in the water is important from an early age, but [...]