The open water brings many unique challenges. Many are obvious: There are more waves, no clear path to follow, and plenty of competitors swimming any which way they want. And of course, there are no ...

Short course: A term used to describe a pool in which one length measures 25 meters (or 25 yards). Most college pools are short courses, and most events during the winter are held at short-course ...

StrokeandTurn.com, an online training website for swim judges, announced today that Charlie Houchin, gold medalist at the London 2012 Summer Olympics, is supporting the organization’s stroke and turn ...

Preparing for any military diving or rescue swimmer course requires a significant time investment, not only to get into swimming shape but also to learn a wide variety of skills in the water. These ...

Swimming is not just an excellent accessory to a good lifting routine, it can also be done as a self-contained full body exercise, one that works as a great replacement for the treadmill and other ...

Forrest Gump famously philosophized that life is like a box of chocolates. For me, life is like swimming in open water. This summer, I’ve had time to contemplate the life lessons swimming offers. A ...

And budgets are often a big factor. At the YMCA of San Joaquin County, Executive Director Rich Good said there has been a huge spike in requests for financial help with swimming lessons. "We have had ...