When learning the military swimming, treading and swim/dive skills used by special ops, divers, and rescue swimmers alike, you must first have a solid foundation in water competency techniques. Yes, ...
Depending on the job, you can use a variety of strokes on military swimming tests. Rescue swimmers use the freestyle for testing, but the SEAL, SWCC, EOD and diver programs require an underwater ...
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," ...
Swimming World is now partnered with the International Swimming Hall of Fame. To find out more, visit us at ishof.org ...
As explained in Part 1 of this series (SW May 2021), stroke rate and stroke length typically vary inversely. When a swimmer increases stroke rate, he/she usually decreases stroke length. When a ...
Apple Watch is a great swimming companion, offering highly accurate length counts, pace measurements and stroke recognition. But the benefits to swimmers don’t stop there. You’ll find plenty more ...