Swimming

butterfly stroke arm movement

3 Phases of the Butterfly Stroke Arm Movement (Technique)

Mastering the butterfly stroke arm movement is a critical part of being able to swim butterfly fast and efficiently. In butterfly, the upper body plays a vital role in generating ...

Butterfly Breathing Technique Guide (Styles, Tips, and More)

Butterfly is one of the most physically demanding strokes in swimming, which is why it’s important to ensure that you are breathing properly and efficiently while swimming it.  Correct butterfly ...
why does swimming make you tired

6 Reasons Swimming Makes You Tired (& What To Do About It)

Whether you are a seasoned competitive swimmer or a novice lap swimmer, chances are that you’ve experienced the all-so-familiar post-swim fatigue reported by so many swimmers and triathletes after hitting ...
disadvantages of swimming

5 Disadvantages of Swimming You Should Be Aware Of

Swimming is well known for its many advantages such as being a great all-around workout, burning a ton of calories, being low impact, strengthening your heart and cardiovascular system, and ...
Laps In A Mile Swimming

How Many Laps Is A Mile In Swimming? (Distance Charts)

The sport of swimming contains a lot of strange terms and jargon which some elite-level swimmers don’t even fully understand. One of the most confusing aspects is perhaps the mile ...
why do swimmers shave

Why Do Swimmers Shave? Overview and Scientific Analysis

It’s a common phenomenon among competitive swimmers to shave their bodies before big swimming competitions and as strange as it may sound to your average non-swimmer, it’s considered completely normal ...
does swimming make you taller?

Does Swimming Make You Taller? Here’s What Research Says

Swimmers are widely known as some of the tallest athletes on the planet and it is no secret either that swimming is one of the best forms of exercise. Swimming ...
tired after swimming 50 meters- do this.

Tired After Swimming 50 Meters?- Follow This 5 Step Strategy

You may be able to run a mile or cycle 5 without much effort, but when it comes to the pool it’s a whole different ball game and you may ...
how to swim 100 fly

How to Swim 100 Fly- Race Strategy, Technique, and Sets

Butterfly races are usually some of the most dreaded events among competitive swimmers. That, however, shouldn’t be the case, and is why in this article we’ll be taking a look ...
muscle building swimming

Does Swimming Build Muscle? (+7 Tips To Maximize Growth)

Chances are you have probably heard about many of the benefits of swimming. Some of the popular ones include- a low impact workout, increased muscle mass, better aerobic fitness,  endurance, ...
long distance swimming technique

Long Distance Swimming Technique: 7 Key Steps to Perfection

For a lot of swimmers, raw speed is the ultimate goal, but for many others, it is being able to cover long distances, whether open water or in the pool. ...
Swimming Vs Gym

Swimming Vs Gym- Which Is Better For You?

Do you want to become fitter and stronger? But not quite sure which training method is best and will provide you optimal results so that you can achieve your fitness ...