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| Competetive swimming slump | 11/16/2009 | George Weber |
Q: My 15 yr old son just started swimming 2 years ago. He has had very good results the first 2 years. ...
A: Marny--You've got a tough situation there. Your son isn't really in a slump, it's more like "the ...
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| Times not moving | 11/8/2009 | George Weber |
Q: My daughter is 15 and has been swimming competitively for 6 years. She peaked when she was 12. She ...
A: Claire-- You do have a pretty good point with the growth spurt, but there are also a lot of hormonal ...
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| How to be back to swimming | 10/14/2009 | George Weber |
Q: I had been in the swimming team of my middle school and high school. It was 6 years ago. Now I study ...
A: Sorry this took so long. The best thing you can do as an ex-swimmer is get back to training. A ...
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| highly dense body mass | 10/12/2009 | George Weber |
Q: In - reference to swimming literature, describe how you would use this information in teaching an ...
A: A persons body mass has very little to do with learning how to swim. I would teach them the exact ...
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| high school swimming | 10/9/2009 | George Weber |
Q: Does high school swimming hinder (to any significant degree) the progress of club swimmers. And if ...
A: Depending on the local rules and the HS coach's rules, sometimes it is possible to do a light ...
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| high school swimming | 9/22/2009 | George Weber |
Q: Does high school swimming hinder (to any significant degree) the progress of club swimmers. And if ...
A: As you said, it gives them the team experience. College coaches scout the state finals competitions ...
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| Breathing out | 9/18/2009 | George Weber |
Q: Do you breathe OUT throughout after the face hit the water for all four strokes (assuming for ...
A: Eddie-- To keep it short and sweet, you don't ever really hold your breath. You should breath in ...
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| collegiate swimming | 9/15/2009 | George Weber |
Q: I am told that division 1 teams unofficially require their scholarship swimmers (and perhaps all of ...
A: Jon-- It is not necessarily a requirement, but it is highly advisable to train year-round. If you ...
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| Trouble breathing | 9/14/2009 | George Weber |
Q: My son is a competitive swimmer (aged 10) and was swimming 200M freestyle, his first length was ...
A: Julie-- This sounds like it could be a combination of things. First, he may be holding his breath on ...
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| Basics | 9/9/2009 | George Weber |
Q: I'm glad this is anonymous because I am embarrassed to ask such a simple question. I have started ...
A: Ken-- Not necessarily a simple question, there is some personal opinion, but basically however you ...
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| strengthening legs | 9/8/2009 | George Weber |
Q: just before i get started, with my previous question, it turned out that the briefs i bought were ...
A: The best way to strengthen you kick is to do more kicking. Freestyle and butterfly kick are more ...
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| Swimming gear | 9/8/2009 | George Weber |
Q: ive just joined the adult swim squad at my aquatic centre, i notices today that mu speedo swim ...
A: Moe-- Let's start with the hair issue, Competitive swimmers let their hair grow throughout the main ...
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| butterfly - speed & endurance | 9/6/2009 | George Weber |
Q: My daughter swims competitively at the high school level. The butterfly is her favorite stroke but ...
A: Pete-- It almost sounds like your daughter is swimming the firtst 50 too fast and is fading at the ...
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| Diving | 8/31/2009 | George Weber |
Q: my 8 year old son has just competed in his first club gala. He posted a good time winning his heats ...
A: Louis- Given you son is only 8, I wouldn't worry too much about it. The big issue seems to be ...
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| Lifesaving Side Stroke | 8/25/2009 | George Weber |
Q: I was always taught to bring the leg closest to the surface back and lower leg forward. Where can I ...
A: Mary-- The top leg back is used for lifesaving for two reasons: 1. So the rescuer still has a ...
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| treading water | 8/18/2009 | Kate Fontaine |
Q: ..i am learning to swim day by day and come to see that it is extremely fun and gives you a great ...
A: The concept of treading water and coming back up to the top after jumping in are similar with the ...
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| breathing technique | 8/12/2009 | Kate Fontaine |
Q: I have been swimming regularly for about two months now . I can swim with my face in water (I ...
A: The best way on the crawl stroke is to start with either the side of the pool or a kickboard and you ...
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| Butterfly stroke...!!! | 8/11/2009 | Kate Fontaine |
Q: let me admit here that I am a good daily swimmer, especially with butterfly and backstroke. Most of ...
A: Good Morning Raj, My honest answer is that the butterfly doesn't have a good (different) technique ...
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| Hi George, | 7/28/2009 | George Weber |
Q: I have recently started learning swimming at age 40. I have never been in a pool before. I am doing ...
A: First of all, have your coach start working on your breathing technique. Your head ache is probably ...
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| buoyancy and effort w/ flutter kick | 7/21/2009 | Kate Fontaine |
Q: The issue is buoyancy and effort when using the flutter kick with freestyle (crawl) arm movement. ...
A: First let me congratulate you with the decision on teaching yourself how to swim. This website may ...
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| stomach distention after swimming | 7/20/2009 | George Weber |
Q: My 4 yr old began swimming underwater recently. Every time she does, she ends up with abdominal ...
A: Kim-- Your daughter is probably swallowing air. The best thing to do is to keep her from swimming ...
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| swimming | 7/20/2009 | George Weber |
Q: I have a friend that i am getting ready to begin swim lessons with he is 28 and he is very afraid ...
A: Fear of the water is a normal thing, especially as the person gets older. Blowing bubbles out your ...
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| 3 yr old - loves water, hates lessons... | 7/15/2009 | Kate Fontaine |
Q: My 3 year old just started her first lessons this week (Mon.) and LOVED the first day. She loves the ...
A: Since it is paid for I would allow her to sit on the side until she chooses to join. Threatening to ...
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| injury rehabilitation thru swimming | 7/11/2009 | George Weber |
Q: I've been told by my doctor to limit my swim strokes to just breast or sidestroke (I've had rc ...
A: Todd-- Depending on the injury that was repaired, swimming is one of the best rehab exercises you ...
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| Competitive Swim Training Young Athelete | 7/6/2009 | George Weber |
Q: I am a mother of an 11 year old competitive swimmer and we live in the Bahamas. She has been ...
A: Lillith-- First of all, the best way to find a camp is to go to usswimming.org and do a search on ...
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| diving steps | 7/2/2009 | George Weber |
Q: how to control body in air, what r the steps to practice before somersaults etc. i.e tutorial video ...
A: The best suggestion I can give you is practice, practice, practice. Controlling your body in the ...
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| Overtraining | 6/30/2009 | George Weber |
Q: I have a 10 year old female swimmer that is extremely motivated, ranked in the top five in the state ...
A: Mark--There really isn't a true guideline, but as a 10 yr. old, she should really keep her training ...
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| Diving | 6/27/2009 | George Weber |
Q: my name is Erica and I'm currently a sophomore in college, I've been diving since about my ...
A: Erica-- U.C. Davis is a great choice. The diving coach is Phil Tonne. I competed against some of ...
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| Swim work out length | 6/21/2009 | George Weber |
Q: I am a 24yr old male at 5'8 with no prior profession training. I've always been interested in ...
A: Alan-- Sorry this took so long. An hour or an hour and a half is a good place to start. And yes, ...
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| plateau? | 6/19/2009 | George Weber |
Q: I have been swimming for roughly 10 years, and I think I am on some sort of extended plateau. I'm ...
A: Julie-- Sorry it took so long, some computer issues at home. First of all, weight training would be ...
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| training intensity | 4/30/2009 | George Weber |
Q: I am a PE teacher at an international school in Kenya. Our junior swim team age 6 - 11yrs old, are ...
A: Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. No, this isn't an American thing. I feel that ...
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| Time out of pool | 4/10/2009 | George Weber |
Q: Is there ever an acceptable reason (other than injury) for high level (free-styler with Junior ...
A: Will-- You're right, That does seem like a long period to be out of the water. The dryland is ...
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| swimming and deafness | 4/7/2009 | George Weber |
Q: George W. I swim regularly as a way of keeping fit, without using any protection on my ears I was ...
A: No, swimming won't cause deafness. If you are going to swim in a fairly shallow environment, there ...
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| swimming and deafness | 4/7/2009 | Max Hester |
Q: Max I swim regularly as a way of keeping fit, without using any protection on my ears I was ...
A: I haven't heard any issues with people not using ear protection. It is suggested but I haven't heard ...
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| breathing in front crawl | 4/6/2009 | Jessica Montenegro |
Q: Hallo--i've been improving my breast stroke & back stroke over the past year & am now keen to devlop ...
A: The breathing movement for freestlye (front crawl)is difficult to master but I think I can help you ...
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| Floating techniques | 4/5/2009 | Kate Fontaine |
Q: I am a beginner and I am having some problems while floating.Whenever I am trying to float without ...
A: Sorry for the delay. When swimming you should always use your legs in a relaxed manor (not to ...
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| Paddling | 4/5/2009 | Jessica Montenegro |
Q: I am a beginner of swimming. I am having some problem while paddling. I don't exactly understand ...
A: Ok well it is not easy to get use to the form of freestyle or paddling immediately.. your knees ...
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| Floating techniques | 4/3/2009 | Kate Fontaine |
Q: I am a beginner and I am having some problems while floating.Whenever I am trying to float without ...
A: I'm not sure what you mean by turning back but your legs should never be stiff when you try to ...
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| which Swiming technique helps in developing which parts of the body | 3/25/2009 | George Weber |
Q: I would like to know which Swiming technique helps in developing which parts of the body.
A: Peterjack-- Swimming is good for the core muscles(abs and back) in general. If you do kicking ...
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| Pigeon Toes and Front Stroke | 3/24/2009 | Max Hester |
Q: My boyfriend is training for a tri and he's never competitively swam before, so we're trying to get ...
A: Usually that is the issue when they are not kicking. Kicking is key when you are swimming. Try ...
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