Let’s get kicking. As Olympian and swim coach Gary Hall Sr. says, “If there is one skill that most differentiates the fast swimmers from the not-so-fast swimmers, it would be the strength of the kick.

Vertical kicking is a challenging drill great for promoting an efficient flutter kick. Instead of kicking across the pool along the surface of the water, vertical kicking takes place in a stationary ...

Swimming can simultaneously workout muscles that multiple strength workouts target. Additionally, every swim stroke is also an effective cardiovascular workout. A swimming instructor broke down which ...

Sprint sets are a great way to boost your speed and confidence in the water. This swim workout from coach Sara McLarty uses short bursts of speed as building blocks of a pyramid, gradually building in ...

Welcome to the “Swim Drill of the Week” sponsored by The Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by Swimoutlet.com. Swimming World will be bringing you a drill, concept, or tip that you can implement ...

The daily challenge for a swimmer practicing by themselves, whether for fitness, competitive goals in the pool or open water or to prepare for triathlons, is creating a practice plan that is engaging ...

Swimming can be an effective fitness activity, and with August’s heat still raging, there’s nothing quite as enjoyable as cooling off with a few laps. Like any proper training regimen, though, ...