May 28—Proper swim stroke techniques not only make swimming more versatile, but can help ward off injuries, according to lifeguards. "Having proper swimming technique prevents injury and exhaustion," ...

If freestyle is the only stroke you’re doing in the pool, you’re missing out on extra swim strength and speed. Incorporating other strokes – namely, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly – will ...

When was the last time you mixed up your strokes in the pool? Though you may be racing with freestyle, that doesn’t mean you should only train with freestyle. Mixing up your strokes in training can ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In the pool, not all strokes are created equal, and you might be wondering what's the best swim ...

The Winona Family YMCA is the perfect place to begin or grow your swim skills in a fun, safe environment, using the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program.

Sure, Amanda Beard logs more lap time than an exotic dancer, but that's not the only reason her stroke rocks. Hitting the weight room is key, says Dan McCarthy, C.S.C.S., an exercise physiologist for ...

Ready to dive in? The Drexel University Recreation Center offers swim lessons for participants ages 18 and older, whether they are learning to swim for the first time or looking to refine their skills ...

Learning to swim opens the doors to a number of activities, like water aerobics classes, snorkeling, and lap swimming. Not to mention, it can be a lifesaver (literally) in an accident. Yet, almost 40 ...