The 4 most popular swimming strokes are freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly. Swimming isn’t just an awesome sport, it’s a key skill that keeps you safe and fit while having a blast. If you’ve ever watched folks in the pool,…
Zone 2 swimming (for beginners) is all about keeping your effort steady and controlled, where your heart rate stays low enough that you could still hold a conversation if you weren’t in the water. It builds endurance, improves efficiency, and…
When I first started swimming, I thought swim goggles were all the same. I grabbed a cheap pair, slapped them on, and jumped in the pool. Two laps later, I was squinting through foggy lenses, frustrated because I couldn’t see…
Swimming is a different beast. At first glance, it looks graceful, like flying underwater. Then you try it. The water resists you, your arms flail, and suddenly, it feels like the pool is conspiring against you. I know the frustration…
If you’ve ever been at the pool and thought, “How many laps do I need to swim to make a mile?” you’re not alone. The answer isn’t as straightforward as it seems, thanks to differences between pool sizes, how you…
Swimming in open water can feel like stepping into another world, wide, unpredictable, and a little bit scary. The water stretches endlessly, the bottom is often hidden, and there’s no wall to grab if you panic. Tons of people start…
Diving into the world of swim training, whether for triathlons or personal fitness, requires a solid grasp of pool measurements and distance equivalents. Swimming pools vary in size, and the exact number of laps to cover a certain distance can…
Swimming has always been a part of my life. I still remember those first swimming lessons when I was just five. I was this little kid, bobbing around with floaties, terrified at first but then slowly realizing I could actually…
Swimming is known for being a low-impact sport, one that’s gentle on the joints compared to activities like running. However, it doesn’t mean swimming is entirely free from injury risks. Though it’s not very common, knee pain can happen in…
Swimming is such a great way to work out! It really gets your heart racing but is easy on your joints, which is awesome for anyone wanting to stay active without the usual soreness that comes with other exercises. Whether…
