Category Archives: Lap Swimming & Strokes

How to End Neck Pain During Freestyle Side Breathing

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Katrina

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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Can Just One Swim Lesson Make a Difference?

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Katrina

Let’s say you aren’t too sure about your child’s current swimming ability. Maybe they were doing fairly well last summer, but you are worried they might have forgotten a lot of their swim skills. Of perhaps your child was really … Continue reading →

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Water Goal for 2011: How to Get Yourself (or Someone Else) into the Pool

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Katrina

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 →

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Great Tips on Teaching the Butterfly to Children

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Katrina

The butterfly is a fun yet complicated stroke to teach. The idea of teaching it can intimidate a lot of instructors because it requires mastering a particular rhythm, a difficult kick and a lot of upper body strength. But I … Continue reading →

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How to Meet ACSM’s Physical Activity Guidelines in the Pool

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Katrina

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 →

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Squidkid Answers Your Questions: How Can a 10-Year Old Improve His Speed?

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Katrina

Squidkid reader Annie. D writes: I have a ten year old grandson who is in a swimming program. He started last May and is now doing daily lessons with a swimming coach. Are there exercises he must do to improve … Continue reading →

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Squidkid Swimming Basics Series: Lap Swimming

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Katrina

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 →

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3 Important People Who Thought They'd Never Learn to Swim Laps — And Did

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Tina Ramser

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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