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August 18, 2026

Open Water Sighting: How to Swim Straight Without Lane Lines

Why Sighting Is Your Most Important Open Water Skill Imagine starting your first triathlon swim full of excitement, only to finish the 1.5K course feeling exhausted...

August 14, 2026

Swimming with Diabetes: Blood Sugar Safety and Beginner Training Tips

Why Swimming is Perfect for Managing Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Swimming with diabetes offers a safe and enjoyable way to stay active, and this guide covers essential...

August 11, 2026

Best Open Water Swimming Spots in Miami

Why Miami is Perfect for Beginner Open Water Swimming Miami stands out for open water swimming thanks to its warm year-round waters that rarely...

August 7, 2026

How Swimming Improves Sleep: The Science + What to Know

Why Exercise Helps You Sleep Better Research shows that regular physical activity, especially aerobic exercise like swimming, improves sleep quality by helping...

August 4, 2026

How to Do an Underwater Dolphin Kick: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide

Why Underwater Dolphin Kicks Matter The underwater dolphin kick is often called the fifth stroke of swimming because elite swimmers can move faster underwater than...

July 31, 2026

How to Read a Swim Meet Heat Sheet: Guide for Swim Parents

What Is a Swim Meet Heat Sheet? If you're new to swim meets, a heat sheet is your go-to guide for the day's races. It lists every event, the swimmers entered,...

July 28, 2026

Pull Buoy Swimming: How to Use It Effectively for Beginners

What Is a Pull Buoy and What Does It Do? A pull buoy is a figure-of-eight foam tool designed to fit between your legs during swims. Imagine the figure-of-eight...

July 24, 2026

Swimming for Children with ADHD: How It Helps Kids Focus and Calm Down

What Is ADHD and Why Swimming Helps ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how some children focus, stay...

July 21, 2026

What to Do When You Get a Leg Cramp While Swimming (Beginner Guide)

What Causes Leg Cramps While Swimming? A muscle cramp while swimming is a sudden, involuntary tightening of the muscle that can stop you in your tracks, most often...

July 17, 2026

Tech Suit Guide: What It Is, How It Works, and Is It Worth It?

What Is a Tech Suit? A tech suit is specialized racing swimwear designed for competitive swimming meets. Think of it like a Formula 1 car compared to your everyday...

July 14, 2026

USA Swimming Time Standards Explained: What They Mean for Your Child

What Are Benchmarks and Standards? Time benchmarks measure how fast your child swims compared to other swimmers their age and gender. These standards serve two...

July 10, 2026

Best Free Public Pools in Miami for Year-Round Swimming

Why Choose Free Public Pools in Miami? The best free public pools in Miami offer year-round swimming options in a warm climate, with some heated pools maintaining...

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