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 [...]
A dip in the pool provides many health benefits, and some that are unique to this particular form of exercise. Swimming is great for people of all ages, but also features some additional benefits for older adults. Here are just a few: Easy on Joints Older adults often suffer from stiff joints and joint pain, [...]
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 of exercise may be better for helping you achieve your goals than others. Or, another way to put it is [...]
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 the pool with them is a truly wonderful experience that will create lasting memories for your family. At Blue Buoy [...]
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 people die just because they don’t know how to swim. When you sign your kids up for swimming lessons, you [...]
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 and improves their performance. Unfortunately, many beginners (and even experienced swimmers) use incorrect breathing techniques in their strokes. Learning proper [...]
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 technique allowed competitors to swim any style they wanted. Over time, the Front Crawl gave swimmers the fastest speed, becoming [...]
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 body to the position of the elbows to the rhythm of the strokes. But while it is difficult to do, [...]
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 it is more than that. With swim lessons at Blue Buoy, your child will learn how to be safer in [...]
