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How To Make A Home Pool Swimming Training Device
A normal home pool is rarely long enough for serious swimming training. However, it is possible to make a device to assist in swimming training in a small backyard pool. more...
Why No Weight Loss From Swimming Training?
While swimming training is a great way to build cardio stamina, provide a good workout and build upper body muscle, swimming training doesn't burn fat. more...
History And Development Of Freestyle Swimming
The freestyle swimming stroke, or Australian Crawl, is the most efficient way for a human to move through the water. It was developed in Sydney in the late 1890s. more...
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Swimming Preparation Tips for Adults
By: Laura Wormuth
Learning to swim can be difficult for adults fearful of the water, but there are several exercises that can provide confidence and comfort for the beginning swimmer. more...
By: Megan Doyle
Swimming is an exercise that provides an excellent cardiovascular workout and can promote muscle toning, weight loss, and strengthen the lungs. more...
How to Dive Down Safely While Snorkelling
By: Sharon Kirby
Diving down deeper while snorkelling gives a better view of fish, coral and other sea creatures.
Equalising ear pressure will be necessary to avoid pain in the ears.
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By: Tamara Frank
It's summer time and the kids are ready to take that first splash in the pool. However, parents must make sure the pool is a safe place for their kids to swim in. more...
Home Swimming Pool Safety for Children
By: Megan Doyle
Both basic swimming safety skills and the use of pool safety equipment can save a child from accidental drowning. more...
The Diving Reflex and Long-Distance Swimming
Triathletes and open-water swimmers are occasionally confounded by an unexpected drop in performance during cold-water competition. It could be due to a "diving reflex". more...
By: Anne Greenawalt
Although the rules of lap swimming may not be posted at the pool, swimmers should adhere to the unspoken rules of lap lane swimming etiquette. more...
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