If we have two swimmers, one who is willing to persevere even just a little bit more often through the tough breathing-pattern sets, the long, “boring” aerobic work, and maintain their technique for just a little bit longer, and the other, who gives up the moment things get tough, wh...
Certain settings may pose challenges. Some people with colds may have trouble breathing when exercising outdoors in cold, dry air and may need to work out indoors until they're better, Loeffert said. Also, swimmers with congestion may have more difficulty with their breathing, and the chlorine ...
Backstroke isa slower swimming stroke than front crawl or butterfly. For novice swimmers, it can be challenging to find balance on the back and then breathing becomes an issue as the nose is up and water can easily enter the nose.
and an increased sense of self-worth through their participation in the sport. Swimmers seem to do better in school in general terms than non-swimmers as a group. reference: swimming.about/od/swimworkouts/a/swim_benefit Swimming needs the movement of many muscles it trains the musc...
Throughout the year, many American Red Cross, YMCA, and Jewish Community Centers offer classes and organized workouts for the uninitiated. Therefore, it seems appropriate to offer a brief recap of the reasons why everyone can benefit from swimming as a primary, secondary or alternative form of ...
A great race needs a good warm-up. Unfortunately, many swimmers overlook the importance of priming their bodies for competition in the hours and even moments leading up to the starting gun.
Good swim fins are inevitable for great swimming practice-which will one day make you a fine swimmer. Swimmers - along with scuba divers and body surfers - have been using fins for decades, but only recently have coaches and swimmers alike...