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," ...

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 ...

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 ...

You could call it a stroke of swimming genius. U.S. Olympian Katie Ledecky has galloped away with two more gold medals in the 800 meter and 1,500 meter women’s freestyle swimming events at the 2024 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Keep reading to learn more about each stroke and how they're swam, plus which muscles are worked. This powerful stroke requires a swimmer to move up out of the water and back down in a smooth, almost ...

Swim instuctor Mackenzie Jones worked on getting Devronski Jones, 5, acclimated to the water during a swim lesson on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the Parkwood Pool in Kansas City, Kansas. With a ...

When taking the Navy Physical Screening Test -- the common fitness test for jobs in the Navy that require swimming and diving -- you get a few options on how to swim. For jobs on the special ...