Learning to swim opens the doors to a number of activities, like water aerobics classes, snorkeling, and lap swimming. Not to mention, it can be a lifesaver (literally) in an accident. Yet, almost 40 ...

Breathing effectively and efficiently is not only vital in swimming but also in everyday life. On a daily basis, we involuntarily inhale and exhale between 17,000 and 23,000 times. That’s a lot of ...

Soaking wet and smiling as they stood poolside at the Walter Graham Aquatic Center in Vacaville, mother and daughter Maria Alvarez and Sue Ortiz shared more than just their participation in the Adult ...

In breaststroke, most swimmers learn to synchronize their head and arm motions to breathe and to recover to the non-breathing position. However, a delay in the head motion both to breathe and to ...

For the beginner or intermediate swimmer, bloating, belching, and stomach pains often accompany a long swim. The potential reasons for experiencing these symptoms during or after exercising vary, but ...