Category Archives: Improving your Swimming

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How to stop water from getting up your nose

From time to time all of us have to go through the rather nasty experience of having a load of chemically pool water shoot up our noses. For some it is a real problem and can mean that they are … Continue reading

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Teaching your kids to swim; fun for all the family Part 1

If you think about it, teaching your children to swim can only have a positive outcome. As the parent you will already have an excellent relationship with your child based on mutual trust and respect and you will be able … Continue reading

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A lesson on Tumble turns

If you want to look like a real professional in the pool, mastering the ‘tumble turn’ is an absolute must! Aside from looking pretty impressive to other swimmers, the main reason for trying your hand at these types of turns … Continue reading

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Train like Rebecca Adlington

So you reckon you could be the next Rebecca Adlington? To get where she is Rebecca has had to remain focused, work hard, sacrifice other aspects of her life and push her body to the limit. Rebecca’s story is one … Continue reading

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Fun underwater exercises with the kids

We all want our kids to be nice and confident swimmers, and part of being confident is getting them to have fun going underwater and not be worried about splashes and holding their breath. So I’ve come up with a … Continue reading

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Improving your swimming kick – for casual swimmers

Using your legs in swimming is really important to making sure you get a well rounded work out and don’t make life too difficult on your arms! It’s a common problem in a lot of casual swimmers to see heads … Continue reading

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Swimming with your kids – how to give them confidence in going underwater

Swimming with your kids when they are really young can be so much fun, but it’s important to remember that they will gain confidence from you and watch what you do – if you’re frightened of putting your face in … Continue reading