Are you learning how to swim breaststroke? Are you unsure of how to swim the stroke better? Do you find yourself becoming tired easily within a few laps of breaststroke? Breaststroke can be relaxing. However, that does not mean that it is easy. Most people peg breaststroke as a stroke to do for an easy…
Are you a breaststroker? Better yet, are you not a breaststroker looking to improve your technique? If so, you can consider trying these breaststroke drills that specifically focus on areas of your stroke. These drills will help you work on your stroke as a whole and improve your technique. You will then be faster at…
When you go to the swimming pool, one of the first things you do is change. Swimming attire is very important in the sport as it reflects how efficiently you can begin swimming. It is important to wear the right attire to swimming pools and have clothes that work well when worn over a swimsuit….
Recovery and rest in competitive swimming are as important as the main workout itself. In competitive swimming, swimmers perform structured training plans that incorporate periods of increased training intensity followed by recovery phases. What is recovery? Recovery is when swimmers engage in low-intensity workouts or activities, such as easy swimming, gentle drills, or light exercises…
Resistance training in swimming is a form of exercise that involves adding external resistance to the swimmer’s movements in order to increase their strength and power. This can be achieved in a number of ways, such as using equipment like resistance bands, paddles, or drag suits. Have you ever heard the saying, what doesn’t kill…
In all major cities in India, you will find a lot of swimming pools, and many swim coaches train swimmers regularly in these pools. Choosing the right swimming classes depends on your goals, skill level, and availability. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced swimmer looking to perfect your technique,…
Preparing for a swim meet involves both physical and mental preparation. You need to swim all year round and be physically fit to appear for a swim meet. Swimming competitions can be nerve-racking and exhausting. But participating in a swim meet can change your outlook completely as a swimmer, and change your coaching and preparatory…
At various stages of competitive swimming, you would like to know the swimming records for those events. Swimming records represent the fastest times ever recorded in a particular event and this is maintained by various organizations at various levels. Swimming is a sport that requires a lot of training and dedication to improve. While swim…
We all know about the physical benefits of swimming. Here we talk about the benefits that swimming has on our mental well-being. To understand the positive effect of swimming, you must swim for some time, atleast a month or so. Here are some mental benefits, I, as a swimmer felt over the years. Stress Relief…
Many swimmers struggle with motivation. In case you are burnt out swimming, or see a lack of improvement in timings, sometimes going for swimming practice does not seem worth it. Or maybe the amount of practice sessions has become tiring, or you are having a tough time with your coach. It can be difficult to…
