• Mermaid Spotlight: Sarah Pruiett — The Decadent Mermaid

    Updated: 2012-05-31 15:30:08
    In honor of our most dedicated and longtime swimming mermaid Sarah Pruiett – who has been with Women First swimming for a decade and is recovering from back surgery right now — we’ve featured her as our latest Mermaid Spotlight. Sarah has been there at almost every Saturday morning session for the last 10 years — whether there [...]

  • Avoid Sunburn While Swimming

    Updated: 2012-05-31 01:23:00
    Swimming out doors and not getting a sunburn can be a hard to manage, between swim meets and swim practice, you have to find the sun protection product that works for you. What is there to consider when choosing a sun protection product?...Read Full Post

  • Swim Lessons for Kids

    Updated: 2012-05-29 01:11:50
    We have a pool at home and I want to make sure my kids enjoy the water and are safe. When can I start swim lessons? Well, it depends on how old your kids are and what you mean by swimming lessons...Read Full Post

  • Technical Suit Question

    Updated: 2012-05-27 02:41:11
    From the About Swimming Message Board: What's the best technical suit for a breaststroker/ IM'er? I've always heard that the knee-length suits are too restrictive for breaststroke, but I'm seeing an increase in their use by breaststroke and IM specialists. My swimmer is a breaststroker and uses the leg-less versions but I'm wondering if it's time for an upgrade. What do you think - legs or no legs on the swim suit?...Read Full Post

  • Swimming Pool Safety

    Updated: 2012-05-26 18:30:00
    Help keep your swimming pool safe this summer by following this swimming pool safety checklist. I hope the swimming is fun - and safe - this summer. Swim on!(Photo by Joanne Acosta)...Read Full Post

  • Time for Summer Registration

    Updated: 2012-05-25 16:18:27
    Mermaids, Summer season for the Women First Swimming program will begin next Saturday June 2 back at Balcones Neighborhood Pool. The program runs for  9 Saturdays, June 2 through July 28 from 8:45 am – 9:45 am. Our super angel coaches , Coach Rachel and Coach Tate, will be on deck pushing you to new limits. And back for two sessions [...]

  • Building a Pool? How Big Should Your Swimming Pool Be?

    Updated: 2012-05-24 01:21:14
    The shape and size of your swimming pool - depth, width, volume, etc. - should be based on how you intend to use your pool!</p | Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter Sign-up | Swimming Forum |

  • Getting Leaves Out of a Swimming Pool

    Updated: 2012-05-22 01:25:00
    Besides getting into the swimming pool to remove leaves, what other ways can be used? How about a swim pool leaf rake or a leaf eater? | Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter Sign-up | Swimming Forum |

  • Ironman-distance Triathlete's Training Patterns

    Updated: 2012-05-21 00:35:46
    A survey-based research project that looked at annual training patterns and ironman-distance triathlon race results showed a few things that triathletes may want to consider when laying out their training ...Read Full Post

  • How to Lose Weight with Swimming

    Updated: 2012-05-18 01:12:00
    While swimming may not be the best form of exercise to lose weight, it is great exercise, and if used as part of a comprehensive plan, you can lose weight by swimming....Read Full Post

  • Swim Workouts E-mailed to You!

    Updated: 2012-05-16 01:43:00
    Swimmers, would you like to receive a set of swimming workouts each week via e-mail to help you plan your practices? These swimming workouts are designed to help your swim training, to build fitness, and to give you some variety in your exercise regimen....Read Full Post

  • Weight Training for Triathlon by Ben Greenfield (Guide Review)

    Updated: 2012-05-14 01:59:15
    The book Weight Training for Triathlon - Ultimate Guide by Ben Greenfield came across my desk, and I am glad it did. It is a well laid out, well illustrated ...Read Full Post

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