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The 4 Most Popular Swimming Strokes

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Swimming is so much fun! It’s not 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, you might have noticed that they all…

Swimming Zone 2 Training for Beginners

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When I First Started Swimming I thought the goal was to go as fast as possible. I’d leap into the water and gulp down air like a goldfish, only to feel completely wiped out within a few strokes. That’s when…

How to Pick the Best Swim Goggles

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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…

What Makes Swimming So Hard?

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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 all…

How Many Swimming Laps Are in One Mile?

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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…

How to Overcome Open Water Swimming Anxiety

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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 off…

Swimming Pool Distance Chart For Training

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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 feel confusing.…

When Was Swimming Invented?

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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…

Can Swimming Cause Knee Pain?

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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…

How Many Calories Does Swimming Burn?

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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…