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," ...

This month’s article continues a series on concepts related to developing an optimal model for swimming technique. The first three articles in this series addressed concepts related to a swimmer’s ...

Many swimmers attempt to swim faster by modeling the technique of the fastest swimmers. Using champions as models is an archaic approach of painstakingly slow, trial ...

Jun. 16—WALTON — Water can be inviting, relaxing, and even tranquil. But it also can be the most devastating force. From natural disasters such as hurricane floods to backyard swimming pools, water is ...

Credit: Shutterstock Learning how to swim can feel intimidating at first, but it's one of the most rewarding skills you can ...

How can you improve your swimming skill in the most efficient manner? Many beginner swimmers tend to jump right into the pool and start swimming once they can get good enough to swim across it for the ...

I was sitting by the pool recently watching my 9-year-old swim in the shallow end, snorkeling and looking for diving toys. That's when I overheard another mom talking to a lifeguard. She was asking ...

Emphasizes the importance of safe, non-swimming techniques for rescuing drowning victims, highlighting that most drownings can be prevented with proper knowledge. It details various approaches and ...

TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa Bay swimming instructor is teaching children how to rescue themselves in a pool. Leo Gonzalez has taught swimming lessons for the past 5 years. He is an Infant Swimming Resource ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV)-- Summertime in the Lowcountry means time spent in the water. But statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention{}show that fun in and around the ...

While I commend Marjean Tinoco for trying to save infants’ lives (“A Poolful of Guppies and Wails,” Aug. 18), I question her methodology. Screaming does not go with the territory, as she claims. When ...