QUESTION: Hi, Gary, I started back swimming at the tender age of 70. I have been competing about 5 times a year. How do you recommend that I warm up for a meet and how do I warm up before each event. Thanks, Ben ANSWER: Hi Ben, Congrats on your comeback to swimming. What a […]
QUESTION: Hi Gary, I would like to know a couple of exercises for my butterfly kick and the easiest possible ways out of water and in! Is that possible? Thanks Jade ANSWER: Hi Jade, The best way to learn butterfly kick is in the water. Your legs will start together and your toes will be […]
QUESTION: Hello, I am writing to you because I want to know is it possible for me to get fit and swim again. I used to compete a lot with schools and swim everyday, but I have had a baby and haven’t swam for over a year and a half. I really enjoy swimming but […]
QUESTION: Dear sirs, I have a question about swimming. My name is Linda, I’m 36 years old. I tried to learn swimming few times in my life but I always have one problem while learning. I can float in the water, I can hold my breath under the water for a long time […]
With the Olympics on our doorstep, there are many ways swimmers can use the Games to improve their own swimming. Swimming is one of the major sports at the Olympics and the television coverage will provide swimmers of all ages and abilities, with the opportunity to watch and analyse the techniques used by the best […]
QUESTION: Hi I am 58 and have been swimming all my live unfortunately without any formal training. I have developed over the years a right shoulder injury due to only breathing to my left side. I have read all your articles related to breathing on both sides but still find it very difficult to […]
QUESTION Hello, I am 57 yo and would like to join a swim squad for my age group. I used to swim competitively as a child in the country. Do such squads exist? if so, could you recommend one to me. Regards Libby, Ivanhoe, Victoria. ANSWER There are a number of Masters Swimming programs in […]
