Swimming long distances can be a daunting challenge when you start out. Many very fit athletes can be exhausted after a couple of laps of their local swimming pool, making a long-distance swim seem...
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As a shorter swimmer, I am fascinated with how I can use my shorter size to my advantage, and figure out if my smaller height means I am simply too short to swim competitively. One of the...
How you wear your swim cap and goggles is a choice that will make a significant difference to your comfort as you swim. Recreational swimmers will typically fit their swim cap first and then...
Diving is an incredible sport, with amazing athletes doing difficult somersaults in the air and into the water. Given the complexity of the manoeuvres, many wonder why Olympic divers choose to wear...
Competitive swimming is dominated by "taller than average" people. It is no secret that being tall is a big advantage when it comes to competitive swimming and swimming fast. [source] Shorter...
If you want to improve your swimming speed but cannot get to a pool regularly, it is possible to incorporate dry land exercises and techniques that will still help your performance in the pool. ...