It’s never too late to learn how to swim - but what about too early? Like watching your child ride a bicycle without training wheels, seeing them swim across the pool is very rewarding. Swimming is an excellent activity for any age group but should be done with proper precautions. This is the main reason [...]
For many, the process of selecting the perfect gift can be difficult. No one wants to give a gift that’s anything but perfect for the recipient, and oftentimes our desire to please leads to us overthinking things. Of course, the more you know about someone, the easier gift buying is. For example, if you are [...]
Here at Blue Buoy Swim School, we craft our classes so they are naturally rewarding to you or your child. However, we know that not everyone lives close enough to learn with us, and even if you do, you might want some tips to help get even more out of your lessons. We love the [...]
Swimming is one of the most competitive solo sports in the world. To be the best, swimmers always look for an edge to swim faster and more efficiently. One critical element of competitive swimming is breathing quickly and effectively. Professional athletes often use bilateral breathing to enhance performance. What Is Bilateral Breathing? The word "bilateral" [...]
Whether you swim for personal recreation or have competitive goals in mind, you'll almost certainly benefit from improving your existing set of skills. For recreational swimmers, improved skills translate into increased confidence and a more relaxed attitude in the water. For competitive swimmers, improvement in the pool often proves essential for meeting specific objectives, such [...]
Swimming is an extremely physically demanding sport, especially if you intend to perform at competition level. Among other things, this fact means that swimmers must pay close attention to their nutritional needs if they hope to succeed. Here are some important nutritional tips that will help keep you healthy and strong, regardless of the setting [...]
Riptides, technically rip currents, claim lives every year at beaches and even lakes across the country. Every year 100 or more people die from drowning after being pulled out to sea in a rip current. Up to 80% of rescues by lifeguards a surf beaches are related to rip currents. So, knowing what to do [...]
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 of goggles should not be taken for granted. Although picking the right fit can be a daunting task, the benefits [...]
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 enough for swimmers of all ages. This foundational stroke enhances coordination, swimming efficiency, and muscle development, particularly in the chest, [...]
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 the potential for shoulder strain. This condition even has a name within the sport: "swimmer's shoulder." According to a University [...]
