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Swimming & Diving

Whether you're on the high school swim team and you need to improve your butterfly or you're training for a triathlon and need tips on swimming in a lake, you'll find what you're looking for here. Learn about different dives and swimming techniques.

How To Learn to Swim Safely

 
 
 
 
 
November 14, 2009
Most cities around the United States offer swimming lessons, but it is possible to learn to swim safely without an instructor.

How To Use Swimming Equipment

 
 
 
 
 
November 3, 2009
This article discusses different types of swimming equipment and how to use them.

How To Keep Kiddie Pool Water Clean

 
 
 
 
 
October 27, 2009
Learning how to keep a kiddie pool's water clean is an important step to ensuring the safe and health of the children who use the kiddie pool.

How To Use a Foam Pad Swim Trainer

 
 
 
 
 
October 6, 2009
This article will show kids and adults how to use a foam pad swim trainer.

How To Join the Ironman Competition

 
 
 
 
 
September 16, 2009
The Ironman competition is tough, but it is one of the best accomplishments you can have physically. Learn what it takes to join the Ironman competition.

How a Diver Selects a Diving Suit

 
 
 
 
 
September 13, 2009
Use these tips to know how to select the best diving suit for your needs.

How To Stay Safe at Public Swimming Pools

 
 
 
 
 
August 27, 2009
Here are some tips on how to stay safe, especially in a public swimming pool.

How To Buy a Swim Suit

 
 
 
 
 
August 16, 2009
Although summer is nearly over, many people are out shopping for swim suits. The first thing to decide is what type of swim suit you want to buy.

How To Become a Swim Coach

 
 
 
 
 
August 16, 2009
If you love swimming, you might want to take your passion for the sport to the next level. Becoming a swim coach can be a rewarding experience.

How To Prepare for a Triathlon

 
 
 
 
 
August 15, 2009
A triathlon consists of three sports: swimming, cycling and running. Triathlons are about endurance and the fastest overall time.

Price Range of Swimming Pools

 
 
 
 
 
August 13, 2009
Swimming pools are among the latest trends in home modernization these days. Here are some of the factors affecting the cost of a swimming pool.

How To Find Diagrams of Swim Strokes

 
 
 
 
 
August 10, 2009
Aside from a personal instructor, the easiest way to learn how to swim is through use of diagrams of swim strokes. There are many ways to find these.

How To Choose Swim Suits

 
 
 
 
 
August 9, 2009
Some women dread the idea of swimsuit shopping. To know how to choose the swimsuit style that flatters your body, let's narrow down what styles look best on a certain body shape.

How To Make the Diving Team

 
 
 
 
 
August 4, 2009
It takes hard work to make a diving team, but the reward is worth it. Here are some steps to help you make the diving team.

How To Navigate Underwater

 
 
 
 
 
July 26, 2009
Navigating in an underwater environment is an essential skill that all divers can benefit from. Here are some tips to help you navigate underwater.

How To Use Swimming Fins

 
 
 
 
 
July 5, 2009
Today's swimming fins are fashioned from plastic or rubber in the shape of a flipper or fish fin and are worn on the leg or foot to enable faster, agile movement while swimming.

Places to Take Diving Classes

 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2009
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) and other scuba diving shops offer classes to be a certified diver. Read about the best places to take lessons.

How To Swim a Breaststroke Faster

 
 
 
 
 
April 18, 2009
The breaststroke is a difficult stroke as it requires endurance and leg strength compared to other strokes. Here are simple pointers to help you swim a breaststroke faster.

Swim Faster and More Efficiently

 
 
 
 
 
April 14, 2009
Swimming is a usual activity for people nowadays, most person love to go to the beach, swimming pools, lakes and water parks. Swimmers often want to learn how to swim fast and...

How To Swim

 
 
 
 
 
March 7, 2009
Whether you’re a child or an adult, you can learn to swim, but it does take courage. If you’re learning how to swim, it can seem complicated at first, but it is actually easy...

How To Safely Swim with Piranhas

 
 
 
 
 
January 20, 2009
Piranhas have earned their reputation as vicious fish. It can be dangerous to swim with piranhas, even if it sounds like fun. If you must attempt to swim with piranhas, make sure...

How to Throw a Pool Party

 
 
 
 
 
January 3, 2009
There's nothing quite like the fun of a pool party in the summertime. To make them unforgettable, you'll need to plan your pool party ahead of time. Here's how to throw a pool...

How To Stay Safe Around a Swimming Pool

 
 
 
 
 
January 3, 2009
With summer comes the chance to have a lot of fun in the water. If you're going to be around a swimming pool, especially with young children, make sure you know how to stay safe....

How To Hold Your Breath for Long Periods of Time

 
 
 
 
 
December 14, 2008
Holding your breath is all about increasing your lung capacity and controlling how you breathe. If you want to hold your breath for long periods of time you will need to gradually...

How To Prevent a Shark Attack

 
 
 
 
 
September 17, 2007
The ocean is a vast and beautiful place. But as in any paradise, there are dangers. One of those dangers is the possibility of a shark attack. Although humans are not sharks'...
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