Swimmers often use different breathing patterns (i.e., variations in frequency of breathing) based on stroke and distance. Sometimes, a swimmer will maintain a single breathing pattern for an entire ...

One of the most important aspects of the breaststroke is the pullout phase, an element of the stroke that ensures the athlete gathers momentum off the start and turn. In this latest contribution from ...

Aug. 13—SUPERIOR — Bill Punyko has a balanced approach when it comes to swimming and diving season. Refining technique, chasing personal records and winning events are annual goals for every swimmer ...

People often ask about tips to help with swimming. Here is a typical email that will truly require a video to explain the stroke this young man seeks to learn: Hi, Stew, I recently started critical ...

I was sitting by the pool recently watching my 9-year-old swim in the shallow end, snorkeling and looking for diving toys. That's when I overheard another mom talking to a lifeguard. She was asking ...