Lifeguards Needed for Swim Season 2021
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How to Correct 3 Common Freestyle Mistakes
The freestyle, also known as the front crawl, is the most popular stroke in the…
A Deep Dive on Outdoor Pools This Summer
The following is a guest post from Marty Oltmanns, CA’s Director of Aquatics, about the…
Best Swimming Quotes of All Time
No matter how passionate you are about swimming, it’s natural to fall into a rut…
5 Awesome Stretches for Swimmers
Swimming works almost every muscle in the body — and though gliding through water might…
Why Squats Are So Great For Swimmers
It’s no secret that dryland training has a huge pay-off for swimmers. Dryland training makes…
Why Swimming is Great For Arthritis
If you suffer from joint pain and arthritis, swimming is an exercise that you can…
How To Overcome “Swimmer’s Slouch”
Chances are, at some point in your life you’ve been told to “stand up straight.” …
Winter Conditioning Tips for Swimmers
During the cold winter months, it’s far more tempting for swimmers to hibernate than stay…
How Swimmers Can Improve Ankle Flexibility
In the swimming world, shoulders tend to steal the show as far as body parts…
Tips for Bilateral Breathing During the Freestyle
“Swimming is the only sport I can think of during which there are moments you…
Tips For Keeping Kids Safe in the Water
Swim safety is typically a hot topic in summer, and for good reason. However, the…
What the Draft Budget Could Mean for Your Neighborhood Pool
Columbia Association’s (CA) FY 2022 draft budget includes funding for most neighborhood pools. What does…
Tackling the Mental Side of Swimming
It’s no secret that swimming is incredibly physically demanding. The mental side, however, tends to…
Basics of the Freestyle Flip Turn
There’s a definite art to the freestyle flip turn, but the good news is, mastering…