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Category Archives: Adult Swimming
How I Became a Swim Instructor — When I Couldn’t Even Swim That Well!
Here is an excerpt from my upcoming swim eBook about overcoming water fears with children. I want to make sure parents understand even seasoned instructors like myself have had their tough moments in the pool. This story is about how … Continue reading
It’s Never Too Late to Face Your Water Fears
Oprah Winfrey once said, “The thing you fear most has no power. Your fear of it is what has the power. Facing the truth really will set you free.” Fear can keep us circling. And we can get pretty good … Continue reading
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How to End Neck Pain During Freestyle Side Breathing
I recently received this question from Karen, a 37 year-old training for her first sprint triathlon who is experiencing neck pain from side breathing during the freestyle stroke: “… I have always worked out … and I would say I … Continue reading
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Water Goal for 2011: How to Get Yourself (or Someone Else) into the Pool
I don’t like resolutions. But I do follow goals. If you’re anything like me, you feel there is a lot you should be doing every day, week, month and year. After much practice on chasing goals — more accurately too … Continue reading
“Get-it-Done Guy’s” Book Great Resource for Swimmers
I read perhaps the best book I’ve ever encountered on beating procrastination. I love the humor, practical suggestions and quick results I received from Stever Robbins’ “9 Steps to Work Less and Do More.” Here is a link to his … Continue reading
How to Meet ACSM’s Physical Activity Guidelines in the Pool
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and American Heart Association (AHA) came up with recommended exercise guidelines in 2007 along with tips for meeting these cardio and strength-training physical activities. They break it down by age. For children and … Continue reading
More on Exercise Procrastination: Remember Your Main Purpose and the Rest is Just Noise
When it comes to water workouts, I’ve lately been writing about exercise procrastination or other forms of challenging conflicts that can hold you back from achieving your health and fitness goals. On a personal note, various conflicts have taken over … Continue reading
5 Ways to Squash Exercise Procrastination
One of my favorite financial websites, The Simple Dollar, had a great post just the other day regarding a review of a get-it-done book titled “9 Steps to Work Less and Do More.” One of my founding mantras or goals … Continue reading
Squidkid Swimming Basics Series: Lap Swimming
This entry is part of a Squidkid series on swimming basics. The below provides information about lap swimming and is applicable to any ability, age, pool and state: You can learn to swim laps at any age. Assuming the student … Continue reading
3 Important People Who Thought They'd Never Learn to Swim Laps — And Did
Are you visiting my site because you did a search for “how to swim laps”? (This Squidkid.org post often comes up as one of the number one web addresses to find good information on this subject). If you are here … Continue reading
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