Toys

Toys

Floaters There are numerous items available that can be used as floaters, including the solid plastic flippers to neoprene and foam-filled animals.  Flippers have a specific use in building the swimmer’s confidence by encouraging them to blow in the water, thereby flipping the toy over. They and other floaters are also very useful in adding […]

Noodles

Noodles

Noodles are a more recent innovation and compliment the traditional float. The noodle, the long ‘spaghetti’ float, is arguably more versatile than the traditional float and has the advantage that it can be used under the swimmer and without the need for the swimmer to hold it, so offering buoyancy while the swimmer uses both […]

Some simple tips to improve propulsion:

Some simple tips to improve propulsion:

Why would we want to improve propulsion? To go a greater distance in the same or less time To make our strokes work better and reduce the risk of injury through overworking muscles and joints To improve our workout through increased resistance in the water. It is not critical to develop a perfect stroke to […]

Butterfly

Butterfly

Butterfly is probably the closest we get to swim like a fish. Given the anatomical difference between us and fish (we have arms and legs and a distinct lack of fins) it is therefore hardly surprising that butterfly is one of the most difficult strokes to learn and to do well.   The key to […]