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," ...

Down the road, the day will arrive when Ryan Murphy is inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. An Olympic and world champion on multiple occasions, the former Cal-Berkeley Bear emerged ...

There are two propulsion methods for swimming: the arm pulls and the kick. Strategically, you could add the kicks off the wall when testing in a pool as a third, because that is the momentum starter ...

Surfing’s like any complex skill set — it’s the little things that count. Many, many little things. And where better to start than with the thing we all do more than anything else in the water: Paddle ...

You may know Newfoundlands are excellent swimmers, but have you ever seen their technique underwater? I’ll admit, I was surprised! These gentle giants don’t use the typical doggy paddle. Instead, they ...

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 ...

Swimming is one of the marquee Olympic sports, and it comes with a long list of rules. Between individual events, relays and medleys, there are a bevy of swimming races. Add in varying distances and ...

Credit: Shutterstock Learning how to swim can feel intimidating at first, but it's one of the most rewarding skills you can ever pick up. Swimming opens the door… The post How to Swim by Yourself in ...