I learned to swim as an adult. My journey was a long one since in addition to not knowing how to swim I have a fear of deep water. On my long journey of teaching myself to swim as an adult, I had...
I recently had the privilege of speaking to Laura Quilter, a New Zealand Swimmer, Lifesaving World Record Holder, and Coach. Laura hosts a swimming podcast, AURA Swim. Laura is a...
The flutter kick is a fundamental skill in swimming. It is the primary kick used by the front crawl stroke (also known as freestyle) and can help you maintain a fast and well-balanced position in the...
The scissor kick in swimming is a lesser known swim kick and is primarily used as part of the side stroke. This kick is no longer used by elite swimmers in swimming competitions. However, this...
If you want to dive and swim underwater, our instinct is to take a deep breath and then dive. This is great, as it allows us to stay underwater for much longer. However, as our lungs are filled...
Being afraid of deep water is very common, so you are not alone with your fear. Many people get in the pool every day and swim happily in the shallow water, but once they face the deep end, some...