This is the ultimate guide to learning more about swimming and was created for anyone looking to learn more about the sport. After reading this, you may not be an Olympian but you will have the foundation to start your own swimming journey. We touch on lingo, equipment, stroke technique, types of events, and everything in between.This is a high-level crash course broken into four easily ...

Learning how to swim or becoming a better swimmer can be scary when you don't know what you're doing. Don't worry though — there are things you can do to make learning how to swim less daunting. Once you get the hang of it, swimming will be a breeze for you. Let go of your fear.

To stay healthy and safe while you swim, it is important to understand how to prevent illness and injury when you are in or around the water. You can get swimming-related illnesses if you swallow, have contact with, or breathe in mists of water contaminated with germs.

Swimming, in recreation and sports, is the propulsion of the body through water by combined arm and leg motions and the natural flotation of the body. Swimming as an exercise is popular as an all-around body developer and is particularly useful in therapy and as exercise for physically handicapped persons. Swimming is also practiced as a competitive sport and is one of the top audience draws ...