Few things can match going for a swim in the ocean or a lake for its sense of freedom and belonging to something greater. But without the requisite ability, open water swimming can be a risky business ...

FALLS CHURCH – Nadar Por Vida, or “Swim for Life,” assists families coming here for the American Dream, by coaching and demonstrating proper technique in competitive swimming. The mission of this ...

Pacing is a vital element of most swim races, avoiding the slowdown and potentially damaging homeostatic disturbance. The brain or central governor also plays a role in regulating fatigue and is ...

MIAMI - As many families enjoy their summer, the American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending swimming and water safety classes for children to prevent drowning. The group says that many children ...

May 28—Proper swim stroke techniques not only make swimming more versatile, but can help ward off injuries, according to lifeguards. "Having proper swimming technique prevents injury and exhaustion," ...

One of the most fun summer activities for children poses some of the most dangers to them. It's important to teach kids how to swim properly, and how to recognize and understand their limits when it ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. It’s been brutally hot, and a lot of people ...

Swimming can help children build self-confidence and support their ability to self-discipline. (Green Shoot Media photo) Water fun and summer seem to go hand in hand. So, getting the kids swimming ...

six year old Xander Rogoff is learning to swim. His mother Dana says the pandemic kept him from learning earlier. He missed out on those two years of really getting into the pool and getting those ...

WESTMINSTER — Kurn Hattin Homes’ children have swim lessons twice a week in the summer. They are attempting to be Level 5 swimmers according to the Red Cross guidelines. Some of the younger children ...

Summertime is the best time of year to get in shape by swimming, learn to swim properly, or simply enjoy swimming altogether. Well, if you’re trying to learn to swim properly, or you simply want to ...

CHICAGO, Ill. -- The Illinois Department of Public Health hopes residents remember the importance of water safety this Memorial Day Weekend. The IDPH is celebrating this year's "Healthy and Safe ...