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Swimming
My NCAA D3 Swimming Journey: Finding My Speed and My Self Beyond the Black Line
by Jolyn Zheng
I was disciplined, I never missed a practice and I never cheated a turn, but I had hit a plateau that felt like a brick wall. I felt that I not only had fatigue from my body, but also the psychological exhaustion of doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.... Read More
The History of Swimming: Key Facts and Origins
by Jack Boreham
Swimming is not just a sport; it’s a life skill. In the past, it was even a survival skill and thus was passed on through generations of human history. It is estimated that across the US, 44% of people over the age of 15 can swim, and 57% of the global population can swim unassisted.... Read More
Mastering Breathing in Swimming: Essential Tips and Tricks
by Jack Boreham
It is commonly assumed that the quickness with which you move your arms and legs determines your speed in the pool. However, fundamentals, such as breathing correctly and proper balance, will help you perform better in the water. Aside from supplying your muscles with the required oxygen to function, breathing accurately will help with speed,... Read More
How to Aqua Jog: Health Benefits for Injury Prevention and General Fitness
by Jack Boreham
Aqua jogging, or pool running, is a form of aquatic therapy initially developed to assist patients with pre and post-surgical operations. With its low impact on muscles and joints, it gradually became a popular activity in everyday conditioning to prevent injury and improve health outcomes. Since its conception, aqua jogging has grown from a rehabilitation... Read More
Ranking the Fastest Swimming Strokes: A Guide to Speed in the Pool
by Jack Boreham
Throughout a swimmer’s competitive journey, athletes contest in various swimming strokes to advance from local to regional and even international levels of mastery. As swimmers progress up the competitive pecking order, they specialize in stroke-specific techniques, such as butterfly and backstroke, for competitive advantage. However despite this, there is a hierarchy regarding the fastest swimming... Read More
