• Aerobic Swimming Speeds - How Fast Should I Swim?

    Updated: 2012-12-30 02:11:00
    Sports Swimming Search Swimming Workouts for Swimmers Learn to Swim Better Swimming Pools Share Free Swimming Newsletter Sign Up Discuss in my forum Aerobic Swimming Speeds How Fast Should I Swim By Mat Luebbers About.com Guide December 30, 2012 My Bio Headlines Forum RSS Follow me : on Facebook Twitter When lifting weights , you have a pretty good idea how the work should be done . Up , down , a certain number of repeats with a certain amount of weight , maybe repeated in several sets . It may be based on a percent of the maximum you can lift or on a history of what you lifted previously . In the swimming pool , how do swimmers know how fast to swim to get the desired training result This depends on what result you want emphasized anaerobic or aerobic . metabolism Twitter Facebook

  • Swimmer's Ear At Home Treatment

    Updated: 2012-12-29 01:28:22
    These handy tips should help to clear up many cases of swimmer's ear and help ensure your next visit to the pool doesn't end with a trip to the doctor's office. Note - If you have already developed symptoms of an ear infection, have a history of ear ache problems, perforated eardrums, ear tubes, or other possible complications, consult a physician. If in doubt - consult a physician.

  • New Year's Swimming Resolution to Start Swimming or Improve Your Swim?

    Updated: 2012-12-28 01:14:00
    Have you made a New Year's resolution to get back in the water? Do you want to improve your swimming ability or swim competitively, but aren't sure about the next step - or you have taken time off and want to get back into swimming? How should you start, and once you do, what next? Here are a few things to keep in mind as you swim into the New Year....Read Full Post

  • Swimming Distance per Stroke and Swim Stroke Rate

    Updated: 2012-12-26 03:26:00
    Many coaches talk about distance per stroke (DPS) and strokes/minute or strokes/second (stroke rate - SR) or even seconds/stroke - but what does it all mean? Should I worry about how many strokes I take when I swim?...Read Full Post

  • Swimming Pre-event Race Routines

    Updated: 2012-12-24 03:24:00
    What is this thing so many athletes do as they prepare for a race? We have all heard the saying that sport is more mental than physical. The pre-race routine. | Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter | Forum |

  • Swim Without Fear

    Updated: 2012-12-22 03:13:00
    Sports Swimming Search Swimming Workouts for Swimmers Learn to Swim Better Swimming Pools Share Free Swimming Newsletter Sign Up Discuss in my forum Swim Without Fear By Mat Luebbers About.com Guide December 22, 2012 My Bio Headlines Forum RSS Follow me : on Facebook Twitter As adults we feel emotions of inadequacy , and this is fully exposed in a swimsuit , so it's important adults feel safe before they can relax and learn . When working with people who have had traumatic experiences they first have to accept their fear of swimming and then they need to learn how to trust themselves in unfamiliar territory . This takes time , patience and understanding from the . teacher Twitter Facebook Newsletter Forum Comments 0 See All Posts Share Prev Comments No comments yet . nbsp Leave a Comment

  • Pool Safely - Swimming Pool Safety Tips

    Updated: 2012-12-20 03:12:00
    The CPSC has excellent tips on swimming pool safety around home and neighborhood pools. Review the pool safety tips, based on the simple ideas of Lock, Look, and Learn, and you might save a life....Read Full Post

  • Swim "The Twelve Days of Christmas"

    Updated: 2012-12-18 01:07:00
    (all on about 20-seconds rest)12 x 75 Swim, steady, every 3rd repeat = no freestyle11 x 50 Swim, steady, alternate free/stroke10 x 25 Steady, alternate 25 kick / 25 swim9 x 75 Swim, last 25 always faster effort8 x 50 Swim, steady7 x 25 Swim, fast6 x 75 Swim, steady5 x 50 Swim, fast4 x 25 Kick, flippers, fast3 x 75 Swim, flippers, fast2 x 50 Swim, flippers, fast1 x 100 Swim, flippers, big finish!Cool down as desiredTOTAL SWIM WORKOUT DISTANCE = 4,100

  • Buying Swim Goggles

    Updated: 2012-12-18 00:46:00
    What should you consider when looking at buying swim goggles? | Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter | Forum |

  • Distance Swim Workout - 4,000 of Fun

    Updated: 2012-12-16 00:45:00
    This swim workout's main set is 4,000 meters or yards, building from 100s to 400s with some faster bits in between. If you are ready for a distance-focused swim workout, here is one for you....Read Full Post

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