QUESTION: My son has swum in squad from age 8 and he is now 13. How often should he have time out of the water and for how long? He loves swimming but finds that by the end of each school term he is exhausted. Also, what should he be doing during time out of […]
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Swimming with Fins – from what age?
QUESTION: Hi Gary, At what age can swimmers wear fins? Or can they start wearing them in training sessions (swimming approx. 2-3 times per week) at the age of 8 or 9 years. Many thanks Sarah ANSWER – Swimming with Fins While a swimmer can start wearing fins at any age, most children begin to […]
How to fix a screw kick in Breaststroke
QUESTION: Hi I’m a swimming coach, in lessons I got to many kids that got their screw leg in breast stroke,and in the swimming club i got around 4 kids, i have done a lot of research about the breaststroke legs and it helps, but it is a big headache that it is not working on […]
Swimming 100m Butterfly for the First Time
QUESTION: Hi, I have a 10 year old boy who is quite a strong swimmer. In training he can easily complete 100m butterfly but he refuses to do it in competition. The 100m fly was on the club night program this week and he refused to swim it. We are not sure how to approach […]
How to use swimming to get fit at 43 years
QUESTION: Hi, I am 43 and have only recently started swimming. I am managing 20 x 20 mtr lengths in 20 mins and was wondering what I should be aiming for, to ensure I keep a reasonably high level of fitness. I have been constantly in the gym so my resting heart rate is between […]
How to Improve my Breaststroke and Freestyle Times?
QUESTION: Hi Gary Sir, I am 18. My best time in 50m free is 27. I need some tips so that i can clock atleat 25 or below,and I clock 37 in 50m breaststroke. Please give me some tips to improve my breaststroke and clock 33 or below. Please help me sir. Regards Jagpreet ANSWER: […]
