Swimming

Swimming is not just a sport; it’s a life skill. In the past, it was even a survival skill and thus was passed on through generations of human history. It is estimated that across the US, 44% of people over the age of 15 can swim, and 57% of the global population can swim unassisted. ... Read More

It is commonly assumed that the quickness with which you move your arms and legs determines your speed in the pool. However, fundamentals, such as breathing correctly and proper balance, will help you perform better in the water.  Aside from supplying your muscles with the required oxygen to function, breathing accurately will help with speed, ... Read More

Aqua jogging, or pool running, is a form of aquatic therapy initially developed to assist patients with pre and post-surgical operations. With its low impact on muscles and joints, it gradually became a popular activity in everyday conditioning to prevent injury and improve health outcomes. Since its conception, aqua jogging has grown from a rehabilitation ... Read More

Throughout a swimmer’s competitive journey, athletes contest in various swimming strokes to advance from local to regional and even international levels of mastery. As swimmers progress up the competitive pecking order, they specialize in stroke-specific techniques, such as butterfly and backstroke, for competitive advantage. However despite this, there is a hierarchy regarding the fastest swimming ... Read More