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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Swimmers Shoulder | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: My shoulder has been bothering me for almost a year a now, and I am starting to think I have ... A: It sounds like you have tendonitis in your shoulder. If you can get a referral from your doctor to a ... | |
| Training for speed | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: i just researched a lot read all bruce lee books appllied them all but i cant get the lightening ... A: Nishant-- The bad thing is speed is more of a genetic aspect than a pure trainable one. Genetically ... | |
| 50 butterfly time estimate | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: My coach avoids answering this question because he thinks it will have to deep psychological impact: ... A: Peter--If you're hitting under 12 for 25 yards, you're looking great. You answered your own ... | |
| streamlined dolphin kicks | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I need some really *effective* tips for learning streamlined dolphin kicks for the start of ... A: Bonnie--The key isn't to go too deep, you want to make sure you are in a streamlined position. When ... | |
| swimming & diving 14 year old | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 year old daughter interested in swimming and diving. She swam with the Campbell Wave 5 ... A: Gina--There are clubs that have both swimming and diving available. Santa Clara Swim Club has both ... | |
| freestyle tumble (flip) turn | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I could not ask a followup so I have to ask a new question. Recently I asked about freestyle flip ... A: Yes, that is another way to keep your hands away from your hips during the turn. Very good thinking ... | |
| swimming - hungry | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: how swimming makes us feel hungry? A: Swimming makes you hungry because you are burning calories while you swim and your body needs food ... | |
| back to breast turn in Individual Medley | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I have noticed that in back to breast turn in IM there are few ways of turning, namely: 1. the flip ... A: Matthew--Of the 4 turns you listed, the spin turn and the flip turn are the most widely used. They ... | |
| freestyle turn | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: As usual as I approach the wall I will put my hands at the side of my body. After I flip over in the ... A: Eddie--As you flip the only thing you need to do is think about sliding your hands along your legs ... | |
| freestyle turn | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: As usual as I approach the wall I will put my hands at the side of my body. After I flip over in the ... A: As your head starts down at the begining of the turn, your hands are at your side, by your hips, ... | |
| freestyle turn | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: As usual as I approach the wall I will put my hands at the side of my body. After I flip over in the ... A: Eddie-- the key is to concentrate on not letting your hands follow your hips going through the turn. ... | |
| Diving Work out | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I am a 16 year old former dancer who now is interested in competitive diving. I have started with an ... A: Christina-- 16 is by no means too old to start diving(I really didn't start until I was 17). Having ... | |
| summer swim team | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: My son is 10 years old and has been swimming with a year round team since September. He is really ... A: Susan--The best thing he can do to maintain his sprint speed is to finish each workout with a set of ... | |
| Free Style Swimming | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: Could you please advice me about freestyle technique & Speed: How do i increase speed the increase ... A: The best way to increase speed is to make sure your technique is smooth and keep your strokes long. ... | |
| breathing while front crawl | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I am having difficulty breathing while doing front crawl its difficult for me to breathe to the ... A: You need to think about exhaling when your face is in the water and inhale when you turn your face ... | |
| help with freestyle | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: i need help with my left arm am a right hand person so naturally am stronger with that hand but i ... A: Brandon, Sorry this took so long, if you are breathing to your right, you are possibly turning too ... | |
| Strokes. | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Good Day, I am an adult trying to learn swimming. I have registered my self to a swimming class. My ... A: While it is true that a basic breaststroke is pretty easy(even though the kick done properly is ... | |
| ASAP Help!! | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I am a young swimmer and i am seeking to make states. As of right now, i can swim a 34.6 which is ... A: Melissa-- First of all, make sure your streamline out of that turn is tight and aggressive, if you ... | |
| tumble turn | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I'll like to know when I do the freestyle tumble turn, when I flip over, my hand tend to be at the ... A: The only way to fix this is to concentrate on leaving your hands in front during your turn, other ... | |
| dropping time | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm writing this for my daughter who is a junior in high school. She is an avid swimmer. She swims ... A: Jeff-- If your daughter is all muscle, there really isn't any weight she needs to drop and there ... | |
| breath holding while floating | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a beginner in swimming and ever since i have been searching and visiting sites on ... A: I think what you are doing is great. Don't get discouraged or scared(everyone is a little afraid of ... | |
| Recovering from a slump | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I need your help. I've been in a competitive swimmer for 10 years and have been in a slump for about ... A: Nathan--Give it some time, from the age of 13 or 14 through about 17, mens bodies go through a lot ... | |
| Performance decline | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: Our son is 16 years old and has been swimming for almost 9 years. He has really enjoyed the sport. ... A: Mike--There is a lot going on here and I would love to help, but I need a little more info. Starting ... | |
| breath holding while floating | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I am a beginner in swimming and ever since i have been searching and visiting sites on ... A: Sunita--That's an unusual question. Breathing while swimming I would consider a technique that you ... | |
| Can the brain be deprived of oxygen during swimming? | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: George, I am a special education teacher. I was a collegiate athlete (basketball) and coached and ... A: Katie--First of all I admire what you are doing. I spent 5 years working with Special Ed. kids and ... | |
| fear of water | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: i want to learn but u'm frightened of water. can you give me few tips on getting rid of fear for ... A: I wish there was an easy way. Everyone has a natural fear of the water. The best way to get over a ... | |
| backstroke to breaststoke IM turn | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I 'll like to know when doing the backstroke to breastsroke turn in IM, how do you go about it? It ... A: Eddie-- Yes, there are numerous ways to turn from back to breast, and I can't say which is best. ... | |
| Extra protein for teenage swimmer | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: My 14 year old son is in his second season swimming with our local club (he also swam with the local ... A: Susan-- I am in agreement with your husband. At 14, your son has a lot of growing to do in the next ... | |
| Competetive swimming slump | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Times not moving | 11/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| How to be back to swimming | 10/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| highly dense body mass | 10/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| high school swimming | 10/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| high school swimming | 9/22/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Breathing out | 9/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| collegiate swimming | 9/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Trouble breathing | 9/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Basics | 9/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| strengthening legs | 9/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Swimming gear | 9/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| butterfly - speed & endurance | 9/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Diving | 8/31/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Lifesaving Side Stroke | 8/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Hi George, | 7/28/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| stomach distention after swimming | 7/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| swimming | 7/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| injury rehabilitation thru swimming | 7/11/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Competitive Swim Training Young Athelete | 7/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| diving steps | 7/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Overtraining | 6/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Diving | 6/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Swim work out length | 6/21/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| plateau? | 6/19/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| training intensity | 4/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Time out of pool | 4/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| swimming and deafness | 4/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| which Swiming technique helps in developing which parts of the body | 3/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| takeovers and staying down 4 fly | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: Many thanks for your previous tips for my youngest. She has been trying diligently to adopt this ... A: Well start with the butterfly. It looks like she is keeping her head down better, but her hands are ... | |
| Which Swimming Stroke | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I am a 28 year old woman looking to reduce my body fat percentage and increase overall health. My ... A: Melisa-- Swimming really doesn't add to the size of your shoulders and traps. So there won't be a ... | |
| Swim Parent | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 yr old swimmer who has qualified in all events for the Age Group Champs in our state. I ... A: JP-- RELAX--Your daughter is doing fantastic, don't stress. If she is having fun while she is doing ... | |
| swimming. freestyle turns and stroke | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: Many thanks for the help with my youngest. My eldest likes her freestyle. I'm wondering if you could ... A: I've watched the video and did see a few things to work on. The first and probably the easiest, ... | |
| swimming | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: If you are twelve years old and on a swim team about how many does should you swim? How much yardage ... A: Kalie--This depends. If you are not a beginner, you should swim 5 to 6 days a week, 2 to 21/2 hours ... | |
| swim: technique: IM | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: My youngest daugher is frustrated that her peers overtake her in 100m IM. I wondered if you had ... A: Sorry this has taken a few days. I've watched the video a few times, that was a great idea I wish ... | |
| back strength | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Your swimming tips are awesome! I was wondering about your thoughts on back strength because I've ... A: Roger-- Swimming does increase the size of you major back muscles(common in swimmers), but most use ... | |
| diving lessons | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: im 14 years old and i have been in competitive swiming and i wanted to start compeditive diving at ... A: Anabelle-- Here are some teams in Texas, some should have a lesson program that should help. Club: ... | |
| Skills and Attributes | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I am working on an award for my scout group. The question that I have is what are the skills and ... A: Amber-- For swimmers, the main attributes are flexibility in all joints, quick reflexes, lean body ... | |
| core trainning | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: can core trainning improve my dolphin kick, if so what exercies do you suggest? A: Yes--core training can help. The best exercise in the pool is to do dolphin kick on your back with ... | |
| return to competitive swim after break | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: My 17 yr old daughter returned to the swim team after a few years of doing other competitive sports. ... A: Jean-- Relax, it takes time to get back into competitive swimming mode. A lot can change in three ... | |
| Skills and Attributes | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I am working on an award for my scout group. The question that I have is what are the skills and ... A: Amber-- This is a very vague question, but I'd like to help if I can. What type of award are you ... | |
| Swimming for Fitness | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a fifty year old guy.looking for something new to do to keep in shape or at least not get any ... A: Bud-- The best aspects of swimming are its aerobic qualities(cardio/jogging) and the fact it works ... | |
| diving ear protection | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: My son is on high school dive team and just got dealt a bad deal that he is upset about. Sectionals ... A: Sorry there really isn't any ear protection I know of that is safe for diving. With any earplug ... | |
| Stuck competitive swimmer | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is an almost 13yr old who has been swimming competitively for approximately 3 years. She ... A: Brenda-- Depeding on how much she continues to grow and the other physical changes that take place ... | |
| Stuck competitive swimmer | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is an almost 13yr old who has been swimming competitively for approximately 3 years. She ... A: Brenda-- Don't worry mom. This is a normal occurance for a pubescent 13 year old. Your daughter ... | |
| Becoming comfortable in the deep end & treading water | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm an adult who's been learning how to swim, had some lessons (which are now finished) and it went ... A: First a quick question, can you start swimming in the deep end? If you can then it's a little easier ... | |
| Diving | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: Ive been doing diving for a couple months now (about 2-3) and im sorta falling behind. Everyone else ... A: Chandler-- Let's start with the fear thing. Don't worry, it's only natural to be afraid of new ... | |
| Becoming comfortable in the deep end & treading water | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: I'm an adult who's been learning how to swim, had some lessons (which are now finished) and it went ... A: No, that's just floating. Treading water is vertical. Try using a frog kick or large flutter kicks ... | |
| Postnasal drip after diving to bottom of pool | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I started swimming one year ago at an indoor pool. I have given myself most improved swimmer award! ... A: Toni-- The pressure at the bottom of the pool may be what is causing the drip coming from your ... | |
| 7 day rest period | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: Your last answers said a 7 day taper will not work after only 30 days of training....and you ... A: The reason I said a 7 day taper won't be effective after 30 days of training is that your athletes ... | |
| My main swimming problems | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: backstroke and breaststroke is good but I wanna swim faster as same speed as professional swimmers ... A: James- Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you(slight medical problems). It sounds like you ... | |
| taper | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: We will be practicing about 5000yd afternoon and 2000 yd morning workouts for 30 days at the ... A: Suzanne- A full taper will not work after only 30 days, you don't have enough of a base to taper off ... | |
| swimming butterfly | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I am on my high school's varsity swim team(they don't have a freshman or JV team). I am a freshman, ... A: Bryan-- Let's start with the muscles in your upper body. The biceps(front)/triceps(back)of your ... | |
| Swimming | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: I went to beginner swimming class at last April, from then on I practice at YMCA pool twice or ... A: The only advice I can give you is to make sure that you are not lifting your head up when you ... | |
| physical attributes | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: my question is about the ideal physical attributes of a swimmer. i am 19 6'2'' and have long arms, ... A: Moe-- Those attributes are almost perfect for a competitive swimmer. The hard part is perfecting ... | |
| Beginning to Swim | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I have worn out and injured my legs because I used to run frequently for cardio workouts. Now I ... A: Gennady-- Keep on trying. It takes a while to adjust to a swimming regimen as opposed to running. ... | |
| Diving Advice | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I just started diving a little bit ago and are only 4 lessons in. I dive on a 1 meter. I was ... A: If you have a coach/teacher ask them to call it(tell you when) for you. They may have to yell a ... | |
| Diving Advice | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I just started diving a little bit ago and are only 4 lessons in. I dive on a 1 meter. I was ... A: Alexander-- My best advice is to work on making your approach and hurdle as strong and consistent as ... | |
| Diving | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: What is the maximum height of the starting block from the water. ANSWER: Sorry it's taken so long. ... A: Here is the answer you are looking for(I was a little off on the previous answer. This is from the ... | |
| Mental Issues in Swimming | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I swim competitively and have been swimming since age 7 (now 15). I swim 7-8x a week and coach on ... A: Hannah-- Here's a couple of suggestions. First of all, make sure you're having fun. If you are ... | |
| swimming kick - backward propulsion | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: a friend has an ordinary flutter kick but she is propelled backward, not forward, when using it - no ... A: Constance-- By what you are describing, your friend is bending her knees too much, like pedalling a ... | |
| diving and flip-turns | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I am losing time on my starts (dive) and flip-turns. For my dives sometimes my legs separate and I ... A: Leah-- We'll start with your dive. It sounds like you aren't pushing completely with your legs. ... | |
| Anti-fog spray/ goggles | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: Does anti-fog spray work? If so, what's in it? Do anti-fog goggles work? If so, does the ... A: Jeff-- Sorry this has taken so long for the answer I have. I really haven't had any information or ... | |
| swimming and age | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering how much age affects performance in the water. How much of a drop in swimming ... A: Greg-- It's hard to say how much times will drop. The difference will probably be more noticable in ... | |
| freestyle swimming | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: MyWhile swimming in freestyle my kick is slow and at times i swim away rom straight line. can u pl. ... A: Sumit-- The best way to swim in a straight line is to follow the lane line or line on the bottom of ... | |
| something wrong with stroke | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I am 14 years old and have been competitively swimming for 8. I've been doing pretty well, but I am ... A: Laura-- It does sound like a little bit of a strength problem, but there is nothing wrong with a ... | |
| Diving | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I have just started diving. And i have never done gymastics or diving before. And i have to get ... A: Maddie, the best thing you can do is to start doing a stretching regimine and stomach strengthening ... | |
| diving | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: Hey! I recently gave up competitive gymnastics and after watching the olympics have been seriously ... A: Jessica-- Believe it or not the stretching you did as a gymnast is ideal for diving. The only ... | |
| Top to bottom | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: When on top of the water what is the best stroke to get to the bottom of a pool, 6-12 feet deep. ... A: Darren-- As much as that is a very gallant thought, the best thing to do is make sure there is a ... | |
| Freestyle Kicking | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I have been learning freestyle very slowly. I have problems in kicking. I would stop kicking when I ... A: The best way to work on you breathing/kicking is to hold the back end of a kick board and kick with ... | |
| Diving | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: My daughter wants to learn how to dive. We live in Chicago and we don't want to have to drive all ... A: Julia-- Here are a few clubs to check out, none in Chicago though: Club: Barrington Diving Academy ... | |
| Houston Diving???? | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I am 13 years old and I am interested in starting competitive diving. I live in houston, but the ... A: Jamal-- Here are a few that I found: Club: Bay Area Stars Diving Team Contact: Kuni Schultz ... | |
| Diving Program | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: My 16 year old daughter is very interested in becoming a competitive diver. She did competitive ... A: Ana- Here are the only US Diving clubs I know of: Club: Jersey Rebel Diving Contact: Candace ... | |
| diving | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I read that you made some good recommendations for someone regarding diving in the bay area. We ... A: Kari-- Here are a few clubs in Northern Ca. Club: Stanford Diving Contact: Rick Schavone Address: ... | |
| Making Varsity | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: first of all, i have been swimming for most of my life. I'm going to be a junior in high school, and ... A: Sarah-- For your preseason conditioning, I'd suggest starting with some running(start easy and build ... | |
| Diving Boards | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me find diving boards. I was a competitive diver when I was young and now ... A: Spencer-- Diving boards haven't been outlawed in Texas, a lot of local Rec. pools don't have them ... | |
| spitting at the blocks | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: While watching the trials and olympics we noticed that most of the swimmers put a handful of water ... A: Miles-- Believe it or not even the worlds best get a small case of nervousness and this causes dry ... | |
| Help getting started! | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 6 years old and is obsessed with diving. She wants to learn how to dive off the ... A: Brandi- I have found only one US diving club in SC, I'm not sure whether it is anywhere you can get ... | |
| ear infection | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: George I go swimming usually during the weekend (usually 1 or 2 times a wk) when i swim, i only ... A: Yes it is possible, but not any more than under any other circumstances. The most common ear ... | |
| body position | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I am teaching someone to swim who has been in the water literally twice, both times with me. He is ... A: Katie-- Slow down a little bit, continue to work on body position with floating, kicking drills. ... | |
| boy's diving | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: My son is a competitive gymnast (12yrs old) and is interested in a serious and competitive diving ... A: The best thing to do is go to: www.usadiving.org, click on the clubs link, go to find a club and use ... | |
| lifting | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm 18 and I'll be swimming at Denison next year. I've always been a slacker when it comes to the ... A: Robert-- Given that swimming involves virtually all muscle groups, you need to make sure that you ... | |
| Swimming with COPD | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I always enjoyed swimming underwater. I can no longer stay down. I was diagnosed with COPD. I ... A: The best way to retrain yourself to swim underwater is to just do it. The reason you bob up when ... | |
| breaststroke | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: what dryland workouts/drills should i work on/focus on to strengthen my breaststroke? I'm trying to ... A: Jenny-- As long as you are training the way your coach specifies and you are pushing yourself as ... | |
| diving | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: it's been about a year since I've last dived and I sadly for got how to do my approach I only dive ... A: Matt-- The easiest way for you to see an approach is to go to youtube.com and search springboard ... | |
| starting competitive diving | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: I am wondering how to get my daughter involved in diving. We live in Folsom, CA and I have searched ... A: Elizabeth-- Six is a little young, but with a gymnastics background she may be ok. The best place ... | |
| diving | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: My son is an excellent swimmer and loves the sport but he can not do a dive without it becoming a ... A: Barry-- What your son is doing is a good start, learning to do a racing start is a progression, and ... | |
| Improve in my swimming. | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I want to improve my strokes my current times are: Free:34.16 Back:45.50 Breast:43.79 Fly:38.30 I ... A: Ethan-- The easiest way to improve your times at this point is to really focus on your start and ... | |
| can't hold breath for a long time underwater | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: How are you? I am from India. Last year i joined swimming classes but quit because i couldn't hold ... A: Sahana-- Learning how to breath while swimming takes practice. You coach was wrong telling you that ... | |
| Diving/swimming/weight | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions just so you know, and I would greatly appreciate if all of them were ... A: Hunter-- Sorry it took so long. You've got a lot of questions. 1. Contacts is a personal ... | |
| Chest tightness | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I am a 42-year old woman in decent overall condition. A few years ago, I swam quite a bit in the ... A: I can see the chest and back tightness being related to swimming, but am not sure about the throat. ... | |
| diving schools | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm 18, and I live in northern california, and would love how to learn how to dive, and then get ... A: Sorry it has taken so long to get to you. I now of quite a few, but I need to know where in ... | |
| Diving | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I'm doing a report on how math and diving are involved together. I was wondering if you can tell me ... A: Gabriel-- Diving and math are related when it comes to geometry. Angles leaving the board and how ... | |
| How to help build confidence after a bad dive | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 daughters that have been diving since they were 8 years old. The younger one is a solid, ... A: Dottie-- The hardest part of coming back from an injury is to regain confidence in ones self. When ... | |
| endurance for 200m fly | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: George, I have a 13 year old daughter who swims at club level.Her best stroke is fly and she is ... A: Sean-- The best thing to add to a program(if she's not doing it already) is broken 200's. swim ... | |
| confidence and anxiety | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: My question is along the same lines as the last person. My daughter is 8 and swimming in summer ... A: Pam-- Don't worry, you're doing exactly the right things. Let her know to not get upset about ... | |
| diving | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: My question is where I can take diving classes near Stamford, CT. And it's not that diving as to ... A: Here are the 3 clubs I found: Club: Connecticut Elite Divers Contact: Patrick Pyrch Address: 234 ... | |
| breaststroke | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Weber, thanks for your time! I'm currently training for next season, and I'm trying to focus on ... A: Carrie-- Since I'm not there to see where you are at now I can only give you a few general tips. ... | |
| surface diving | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I am enrolled in a lifeguard class and the only part I am hesitant about is the surface dive to pick ... A: About the only tip I can give you is that when you start your head and arms toward the bottom, make ... | |
| I Sink! | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I thought I would ask you this question as you are the diving expert. My girlfriend recently forced ... A: Dan-- Yes you are one of the unfortunate ones who will have a difficult time floating. Being very ... | |
| Swimming Plateau? | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 10 years old and has been swimming competetively since she was 6. For the first 3 ... A: Sherrie-- From what you say a couple things could be happening. First of all, a change of coach ... | |
| diver's comeback | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: my name is Kelsey and I used to be a pretty good diver. I had been diving since i was a child and ... A: The best thing to do is start doing the same stretching exercises you did before you had to stop, ... | |
| hip flexor muscle involvement in swimming | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I am a very active female who has recently injured my right hip flexor during a mtn bike accident. ... A: Cheryl-- Depending on the severity of the injury, you can still train, just try to stay away from ... | |
| energy! | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: Weber I practice 6 times a week for 2 hour sessions (additional weights on about 2-3 times a week.) ... A: It sounds like your doing the right things, don't get frustrated. As your muscles get tired and ... | |
| Swimming dive | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm from Brazil and I'm doing a school project about the swimming dive before you go into the pool, ... A: Marina-- The best tip I can give is, when the swimmer leaves the starting block he should leave at ... | |
| Further evaluation | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I have son who recently turned 13 and has swam competitively year round for 4 years now. We started ... A: At 13 your son is still a little young to get involved with a "specialized" coach. He still has a ... | |
| Swimming training | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: my name is Jess Brockbank and i live in New Zealand. I am currently doing a bachlor of human ... A: The best thing you can do is increase the amount of time you spend in a pool. You should be in the ... | |
| swimmers' body | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I noticed that swimmers body are very lean, slim and yet not bulky. Do they do weights or it is the ... A: Eddie-- Yes, swimmers are long and lean. Most swimmers do lift weights to build strength, but the ... | |
| weights | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: what muscles should i train with weights to improve short distance swimming. (50-200 yds) ANSWER: ... A: Steve-- The most important muscles in swimming are your Lats, Triceps, Forearms and Abs for your ... | |
| weights | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: what muscles should i train with weights to improve short distance swimming. (50-200 yds) A: Steve-- You don't want to just train one specific muscle group to help with sprinting. You always ... | |
| sprinting | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering what would be the best way to get better at sprinting. All of the coaches around ... A: The best suggestion I can give you is to start working on making your start and turns as quick and ... | |
| Red Cross & B.S.A. lifeguard | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: My son has his Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Lifeguard certification. Is that considered ... A: Most pools have their own requirements, whether it's Red Cross, BSA or some other certification. ... | |
| beginner | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm 14 years of age and i took 2 weeks swimming lesson 2 months ago. Before that, I couldn't swim or ... A: Nicole-- Don't get frustrated. It takes a lot of time and practice to start to swim better. When ... | |
| Help!!!! | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I am training for the triathlon season and this is my second year as a triathlete. However, I have a ... A: Tom- Eight weeks isn't a very long time to train for that type of distance. The best thing you can ... | |
| turns | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I was never taught how to flip turn but would like to know if there is an alternative turn to do ... A: Caroline- The only alternative to a flip turn is the open turn(touch the wall with your hand, turn ... | |
| 200 breastroke | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I have Mets coming up in a few weeks, and one of my events is the 200 breast. I absolutely hate this ... A: The best way to build endurance is to do longer distances during training. In my opinion every ... | |
| water spitting | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: George, my daughters are 9 & 7 and doing squad training, their instructor has just taken to spitting ... A: First of all, I have never heard of training for distance spitting. Yes, swimmers do spit water, ... | |
| Freestyle Breathing problem | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: Ok, I am able to swim easily (I learned when I was young), but now I am trying to do it as an ... A: Kevin-- You want to think about breathing while your swimming as being the same as breathing when ... | |
| dropping time to make state | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I currently a senior at south haven high school. I swim the 200 and 500. My times are as followed ... A: Stace- If you have been training hard the entire season, and have been competing without resting for ... | |
| Diving | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: George, I am an Iranian sport writer and want provide an essay about a diving's champion. Please ... A: There are quite a few you can use. Greg Louganis--www.louganis.com Mark ... | |
| swimming | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: can you tell me what are the best weight exercises for the improvement of long distance swimming ... A: Goran- The main muscle groups you need to exercise include: Triceps, Latissimus Dorsi, Abs, and ... | |
| Sticky situation | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me with this. I am a swim mom and my son has been swimming for almost 4 ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your situation, that's always frustrating to parents and discouraging to the ... | |
| What will help me shave time off of my butterfly | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I am a senior at Richwoods High School in Peoria, IL. For the past year or so, I have been wavering ... A: Ned-- That first time under 1:00 is a challenge, but once you get there another drop is usually ... | |
| Swin Workout | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old female, who can only swim about 4 times a week. I do basically the same workout ... A: Allison- What you are doing is basically fine. But it may get a little repetitive and boring if you ... | |
| Exercise routine for divers | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I am a high school diving coach and as part of daily workouts we do dry land exercise. I could ... A: Dan-- Sorry this took so long. The best thing to remember is that diving is dependant on ... | |
| Drugs in swimming | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: Have any former East German or Chinese swimmers had to give up Olympic medals after admitting to ... A: Marylka-- I know that none of the East German women from the 70's have lost their medals, even ... | |
| swimming workouts | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: George, I have been swimming for 6 months now and am kind of obsessed or shall I say very passionate ... A: Dave-- WOW, I'm impressed. As long as you are deemed physically able, by a physician, I see no ... | |
| Navy Class 2 swim test | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: George, I would like to know what the Navy Class II swim test is made up of. So I can train and ... A: Frank-- Here's what I found: The second class swim test consists of a seep water jump, 100 yard swim ... | |
| floating | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: I used to be a lifeguard and also swim for my county in my youth. I am now 51 and have recently ... A: Jane-- The reason people float is the body fat content in their system. Even though you have had ... | |
| diving | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: i have two questions 1) is 9 feet depth enough for a 3 meter diving board?? 2) are there any ... A: Shehraam-- I wouldn't recommend diving into a 9 foot deep pool from that height, it is the absolute ... | |
| learning | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: I am over 30 and never learned how to swim. I find it a problem to stay floating above the water.I ... A: Mike-- The ability to float is not a necessity to learning to swim. There are a lot of people, ... | |
| Diving with Swim Goggles | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: My 6-year-old wants to learn to dive (just from the edge of the pool for now), but doesn't like to ... A: Gayna-- It is perfectly safe to dive off the side with goggles on. She will eventually need to ... | |
| swim coach | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: I am on a high school swim team, I've been Varsity all four years, and last year I was captain. I ... A: Ellie-- The bad news is, there really isn't a lot you can do except continue to work hard. Being ... | |
| can not float | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: George: I have just completed my first sprint triathlon, and really enjoyed the experience. For the ... A: Ed-- I agree that the wetsuit helped you float, they are very bouyant, but if you are to get faster ... | |
| diving | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I'm an adult, a good recreational swimmer and a SCUBA diver. Although I learned to swim when I was 5 ... A: The easiest way to start with a forward dive is to kneel on one knee on the side of the pool, put ... | |
| Diving | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem "riding the board" and getting into the "take-off position". Any help would be ... A: Bob- I hope the info I gave you previously helped. The chinese method isn't much different than ... | |
| Advice | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: I have recently started high diving only two lessons, but I was wondering about techniques in ... A: Anthony--I am not sure what type of high diving you are dealing with. Are you referring to ... | |
| 200 meter IM | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: I'm curious about the rule for turning from back to breast in the 200 meter IM. I usually finish ... A: Sam-- No, I don't believe that's true. You really don't want to throw back at the end of the ... | |
| swim meets | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: my coach thinks i am the best on our swim team , i win all my meets , he says i should try pushing ... A: Netty- First of all, congrats, I personally admire what you are accomplishing. You need to have ... | |
| Diving | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: I was a competitive swimmer for 8 years, even reaching County level and gave up when i was 17 years ... A: Rachael-- Believe it or not, you had the right idea by ducking your head when you hit the water, the ... | |
| Diving instruction | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: my 10 year old daughter has just joined a swim team and all the other kids know how to dive, she ... A: Fern--I don't know of any books or videos that can help you but here are some techniques that you ... | |
| Diving position on entering water | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: I have been teaching swimming lessons for around 10 years now. I am currently helping with the ... A: Shelly-- It sounds like there is a subconscious fear going on here. That extra height is playing ... | |
| Diving | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem "riding the board" and getting into the "take-off position". Any help would be ... A: Bob- Here are a couple of suggestions, First, make sure you bring your upper leg to parallel with ... | |
| I think I'm one of the 3% who can't float... | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: George, I just read your response to a previous inquiry. I'm a 6'4" 225 lb. male with large legs ... A: Eric-- Welcome to the 3% club, as a competitor, I had a body fat percentage of around 6-8% which ... | |
| Breathing during front crawl | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: I was a complete beginner and have been learning to swim for 4 months. I have been practising front ... A: Linda-- It sounds to me like you are actually gulping your air, taking a shallow breath, not ... | |
| competitive swim training for 14 year old girl | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has been swimming competitively for 7 years now and has always shown a natural aptitude ... A: Cheryl-- It sounds as if your daughter is very talented, but needs a change. Not every swimmer is ... | |
| Diving blocks | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: My daughter does triathlon, swims for 2 mins, runs for 1000m and rides her pony over 26 fences. The ... A: Vanessa- sorry this has taken so long. Starting blocks are typically 18-24in(45-61cm)above the ... | |
| Can those who say they "can't swim" really swim? | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: I have always wondered whether humans have an inborn, natural knowledge of swimming. For example, if ... A: Catherine- Humans are not born with an natural knowledge of swimming. If someone is thrown or falls ... | |
| How to stay calm underwater while working on something | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: My name is Jake and I am going to start BUDs training to become a Navy SEAL.I have a problem staying ... A: Jake-- The best suggestion I can give you is to keep trying to relax when underwater. There really ... | |
| Sneezing after swimming | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: This is a bizarre question, but I would really appreciate your help. I have avoided swimming ... A: Not such a bizarre question. It is very possible you are allergic to the chlorine in the pool. ... | |
| breathing | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: I am going to be a senior in high school and am starting my senior project. I have been swimming for ... A: Jake-- You're right in that getting oxygen is very important, but the number of times a swimmer ... | |
| Diving off the Diving Block | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I'm 12, and have been taking swim classes to improve my stroke all year. This summer, I plan to join ... A: Emily-- If you can dive off the diving board you have a head start. The only difference between ... | |
| freestyle | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I am a pure breastroker, and that's probably it because that's the only stroke I've won regionals ... A: Allison-- Believe it or not it is a little bit of a coordination problem. First of all, you are too ... | |
| Swimming practice | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I am a sophomore in college and swam competitively throughout elementary and high school; however, ... A: Lauren-- If you joined a swim club you should be able to get some good ideas. Try doing IMs in ... | |
| Crawl Technique | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: I've been having a lot of trouble with the crawl stroke. I've been inhaling quickly through my mouth ... A: Michael-- Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Let's start with the kicking problem. If you ... | |
| swimming and floating | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: I am currently learning how to swim. I have a hard time floating. Some of my friends and family ... A: Linda-- You can believe your boyfriend on this one. You don't need to know how to float to learn to ... | |
| age group | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: My 10 yr old son has completed 1 1/2 years of competitive club swimming. His coach says his greatest ... A: Jon- First of all, don't be concerned with the inconsistencies you're seeing. At 10 years old with ... | |
| Diving Off-Season | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: Coach Weber, We will be entering our off-season in about a month. With a full weight room (mostly ... A: Mike--My best suggestion is to concentrate on your abs(crunches, side sit-ups, leg lifts, etc.). ... | |
| to get faster | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: I have a problem and I believe it has something to do with my technique because I have a friend ... A: Phillip-- One of the most important things to do is your starts and turns, they have to be fast, ... | |
| breathing when diving. | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: im doin biology at university and we have been asked two questions. Why shoul you breathe out on ... A: Lynsey-- The reason for exhaling on the way up is two-fold. The first is to equalize the pressure ... | |
| Floating | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: Hey this is Donta Hensley asking a very important question. First off thought I'm having trouble ... A: First of all, as a 15 year old, muscle mass isn't really a huge problem. As long as your swimming ... | |
| distance | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: how much time should i put in a day to train for a 500 meter swim?and is there somthin i can wear ... A: You should put in an hour and a half to 2 hours of training per day. The best way to keep track of ... | |
| Daughter's diving | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: My daughter is in the swim club. She is a beginner. She needs help with diving off the blocks. ... A: Ken-- For a young/beginning swimmer the starting blocks can be pretty intimidating. The best way to ... | |
| water safety | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: I work over water at heights of 50-70 feet. In the case of an unexpected fall, what is the best way ... A: From 50-70 feet the best way to land, if possible, is feet first. You aren't likely to get hurt ... | |
| I want to improve the 200 Fly | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I can swim fly and it's my best stroke, but in the 200 Fly(that i swam for the firsttime yesterday) ... A: Emily- First of all, the 200 fly is probably one of the most difficult events and I admire you for ... | |
| i need help diving | 10/14/2006 |
| Q: Everytime I try to dive into the water I get water up my nose and/or do a belly flop. I was ... A: Vanessa, I'm not sure about the water in the nose when you dive but if you are doing a belly flop it ... | |
| new sets and drills for an old coach who is tired of the same old drills | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: I am a veteran age group swim coach. Lately, I struggle to write work-outs for my swimmers because ... A: Sandy-- If you are looking for new drills and sets, check out books by James Councilman(one of the ... | |
| Underwater distance swimming | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: George, I am training for a Navy class II swim test. I consider myself a very good swimmer. The ... A: Ray The easiest way to swim further underwater is to relax and stay streamlined with a good dolphin ... | |
| Diving Schools | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: I'd like to find out where my son can find a good diving school near the Bay Area in California. ... A: Here are a few clubs in the Bay Area near you: Club: Diablo Divers Contact: Phil Tonne Address: ... | |
| Improvement | 8/5/2006 |
| Q: I've been working since we talked last. A couple workouts were all in a 25yd pool. -1200yds. 60 ... A: You're doing great, keep it up. What you are doing is just perfect. Really try to do flip turns on ... | |
| swimming practice | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: Ive just started going down to my local swimming pool every weekend. I did about about 60 lengths. ... A: The best thing to do is to continue doing alot of lengths at your own pace(good for aerobic ... | |
| Can swim but can not float! | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: Please take the following discussion a bit easy. I think the answer you have given is not based on ... A: You're right nature is a delicate balance, but the main consideration is body fat percentages, ... | |
| Floating | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: Is floating directly related to body fat? cuz my family thinks I'm a freak because I cannot sink!! ... A: Yes floating is related to body fat. The higher the percentage in your system the harder it is to ... | |
| holding breath | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: .. im trying to hold my breath underwater.. but i cant hold it for a long period of time.can you ... A: Practice, practice, practice. That's about all you can do. You have to train your lungs to adjust ... | |
| Can swim but can not float! | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: My curiosity was to know whether there is a mistake in the very delivery of nature in creating ... A: I don't know the percentage of people who can't float, but I would almost guarantee it would be ... | |
| Holding your breath underwater | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: this probably sounds like a strange question. How do you keep the water out of your nostrils when ... A: Josh-- To be honest there really isn't a time when swimming that you should actually hold your ... | |
| swimming as a workout | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: Recently I have began to swim as my primary means to maintaining my weight. I know that swimming is ... A: Natalie- You're doing fine. It is better to breath regularly since the benefits of swimming ... | |
| breathing | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: When I try to hold my breathe under water, I start to panic because I feel my heart exploding, is ... A: Holding your breath is safe, up to a point. As long as you are not holding your breath for ... | |
| Can swim but can not float! | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: Lorena Kerr says: " *floating: some people cannot float very well. Men are usually the victims of ... A: Venky- This is partially true. As personal experience, I can do the dead-mans float, as described, ... | |
| need swiming classes | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: I am in Stamford,CT downtown area. -Sonali ------------------------- Question - Hi George, I ... A: Sonali-- Given where you live, you should be able to find a park district that offers swim lessons ... | |
| teaching a 5 year old how to dive head first in a swim race | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: My 5 1/2 year old is on the swim team and has to g about 3 seconds faster to be the best swimmer in ... A: Steve-- If you can get into a deeper pool you can start off the side. Have her kneel down on one ... | |
| EXERCISE VALUE | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: George I have always understood that swimming (which I have done regularly for 20 years) is a very ... A: Rafey- It's hard to compare swimming with other forms of exercise, other than it does burn a fewer ... | |
| To Taper or Not To Taper | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: I am a summer rec. swim coach. We are approaching our biggest and last event of the season. I would ... A: Here's my thought. Since you are a rec. team, the odds are that you really don't put in a huge ... | |
| getting started again | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: Do you have any suggestions of how many laps to start with to help me slowly get back. Today I did ... A: It looks like you started at 400 yards which isn't bad. Try to keep calm and pace yourself. Try to ... | |
| Underwater flips | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: I was swimming the other day, (I have not gone swimming since last summer) and I decided to do a ... A: Vanessa-- This is just a result of the change in pressure from the top of the water to the depth you ... | |
| Swimming after 27 year Vacation | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: George, I'm trying to swim again after a 27 year vacation. After getting back in the water I ... A: Sandy- By all means, with a little more work you can definately get down to those times, swimming is ... | |
| Teaching how to float | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: I'm teaching a couple kids how to swim. I swam competivitly for 10years. I have taught my own kids ... A: Sandy- It sounds like you are doing the right things. Don't worry about sinking legs, if he is a ... | |
| learning to swim-adult | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: I have just started taking swim lessons for the past week. I am in my thirties, thin and quite tall. ... A: The hardest part of floating when you are thin is that you have minimal body fat(which helps you ... | |
| butterfly and underwater swimming | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: I am a little bit confused about your technique and may I ask a question about it: You advised me ... A: As soon as you start holding your breath, you start building lactic acid. If you exhale slowly ... | |
| butterfly and underwater swimming | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: What do you mean by saying it is dangerous? what's dangerous? And I did hear lots of people saying ... A: Heng-- The reason that it can be dangerous is that if you push even a little too far you can lose ... | |
| Swimming-body type? | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: I was trying to search the web for an answer, but wasn't very succesfull (sorry for my English, I'm ... A: Elena-- The most common body type for an Olympic swimmer is a little taller than average, very ... | |
| waist | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: what type of swimming technique can I do to whittle my waist? A: Kathie- The best way to whittle your waist isn't with swimming, that's because since body fat ... | |
| butterfly and underwater swimming | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: Could you tell me some tips on how to swim underwater for a whole 25 yards straight forward. In ... A: Heng- Lung capacity isn't something you can really build up and it's not a necessity to swimming ... | |
| Possible Competitor | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: my names Naomi and I'm going to enter high school next year. I'm hoping to try out for the swim team ... A: Naomi-- Sorry it's taken so long to get back to you. The first thing you need to do is work on ... | |
| Toning of the abs | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: could you please tell me which stroke would tone my abs the best? A: The best way to tone your abs isn't really done by swimming. The best way is with crunches, leg ... | |
| swimming | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: I am 19 and one of my friends from the swim team at my college taught me how to swim. I am just ... A: Christine- The main reason that you do the hula with you hips is that you are crossing the midline ... | |
| diving | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering whymale divers still wear the brief speedo style swim suit and have not moved onto ... A: The reason male swimmers where the full body suit is due to the streamlining and resistance issues ... | |
| future swimming | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: Alright. I absolutely love to swim competively. But, my old coach was terrible. Not only did he love ... A: Sarah- Don't let past coaches or health issues get you down. Always try to do your best, that's ... | |
| butterfly | 5/10/2006 |
| Q: Well my swim coach wants me to swim butterfly at a swim meet coming up but, why is it soo hard? I ... A: Matt-- Butterfly can be a beautiful stroke, but it doesn't happen instantly. The main reason you ... | |
| Forgetting how to swim | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: I havenīt been swimming for the past 14 years. Prior to that I had been swimming constantly for 6 ... A: Sandra-- It's not likely that you have forgotten how to swim. Given that a lot of swimming is ... | |
| Training | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: I was on a swimming team from ages 5-9. I have not done any swimming since. I just recently signed ... A: Haley-- Start with the breathing--hold onto the wall of the pool or a kick board and work on the ... | |
| Floating | 4/29/2006 |
| Q: I am learning swimming. I found that my swimming teacher could float freely. He could pop his head ... A: Semi-- Don't let him fool you, there are no tricks. Your instructor just happens to have an ... | |
| Frog style | 4/17/2006 |
| Q: The problem is that, I have no one to train me & I don't have much money to learnt other stroke. My ... A: It sounds like you are continuing to do the correct things, but you may want to try to get involved ... | |
| Frog style | 4/14/2006 |
| Q: Happy easter friend How to train on my breaststroke? For breaststroke will my back get stronger or ... A: In breaststroke both your back and your stomach will get stronger(they are antagonists). It is a ... | |
| Mental strategies | 4/12/2006 |
| Q: I need advice on the mental aspect of competing or training. Also since you use to compete and a ... A: Adam-- What part of the mental game are you looking for advice for? What I can start with is, ... | |
| Frog style | 3/21/2006 |
| Q: the frog style(breast stroke) is not a terribly fast stroke any way I forget to tell you this - I ... A: Simon-- The people you are watching on TV are either swimming in a very short pool or they are using ... | |
| Surf/Swim Workout | 3/15/2006 |
| Q: Currently I am a college senior and just lately I've gotten pretty heavily into surfing. I go about ... A: Judging by what you said you are working on, you are doing the right things. You may also want to ... | |
| Frog style | 3/15/2006 |
| Q: I am 100kg & 1.7m tall. I try to swim frog style & I am very slow in swimming. Those fat guys/gals ... A: First of all-- You said you have only been swimming for 1 week, that's not a very long time, the ... | |
| off-season training | 3/12/2006 |
| Q: im a competitive HS swimmer. We've just wrapped up our season, and I'd like ideas on workouts and ... A: Tony-- Lifting is a great way to maintain strength in the off-season. You should lift to gain ... | |
| Swimming Novice | 3/9/2006 |
| Q: I have just started swimming regularly about a week ago, and, as a novice, I have a simpleWhenever ... A: Andrew- Don't worry about it. Since you just started it will take a little while to build up your ... | |
| Can he coach his own son? | 2/3/2006 |
| Q: My son was a swimmer in the former Soviet Union. Now he is coaching his own son - Anton who is 5 ... A: The best thing to do is to contact U.S. Swimming at www.usaswimming.org. From there you can locate ... | |
| Swimming | 1/16/2006 |
| Q: Is swimming a good way to keep fit? please help thanks A: Kirstie-- Swimming is an awesome way to keep fit. It is beneficial to your aerobic fitness as well ... | |
| workout strategy | 12/20/2005 |
| Q: first of all, thanks for your care.more "Strength" is what i'm seeking in swimming.Dear george, I'm ... A: Shervin- The best way to develop strength through swimming is by increasing the distance that you ... | |
| workout strategy | 12/15/2005 |
| Q: I'm a 24 year old boy with a fit body(a little thin for my height), almost good at swimming, but I ... A: Shervin First of all, there really isn't a food supplement you need to take as long as you are ... | |
| Ear Infections/Regimen | 11/18/2005 |
| Q: Mr. Weber; I have 2 questions for you. I am a 50 yr old WM. I have been swimming for the past 2.5 ... A: Mike-- I'll start with question 2 first. You're right any type of exercise is good, if you could ... | |
| Swim training | 11/17/2005 |
| Q: I am an ex-high school swimmer and was average at best, swimming a 24 flat 50 and 54 flat 100 free. ... A: Michael-- If you are lifting weights, remember that swimming isn't a bulky muscle sport, you want to ... | |
| diving | 9/16/2005 |
| Q: what are the mechanics of diving? A: Luisa- I would love to help, but what part of diving do you need the mechanics for? There are a lot ... | |
| swimming | 9/12/2005 |
| Q: i have a weird question you may not be able to answer. i cant swim at all, im an 18 year old male, ... A: Jim-- Yes you would get tired. Most people who are stranded in the middle of the ocean don't ... | |
| competitive swim training | 7/25/2005 |
| Q: my son is a 17 rising high school senior who has been competitively swimming for about 9 years. A ... A: Gary-- Without knowing what type of regimen he was on before he rested, it's hard to tell what ... | |
| Can I float | 6/27/2005 |
| Q: I am very sad to have to ask you this question. My girlfriend and I got into an argument about ... A: Erik-- Don't be sad,you are correct. The reason that people float ia their body fat composition. ... | |
| free-style | 6/22/2005 |
| Q: i m a beginner in swimming. can u tell me the correct step in performing a freestyle swim? what r ... A: Clare-- Since swimming is a relaxed exercise, the best thing to do to prevent injury is to make sure ... | |
| swimming- breathing | 6/14/2005 |
| Q: I am 19 yrs old and for the first time I am takign swimming lessons. I am already in my fourth ... A: Jen-- The first thing you should tryto do is to remember, when your face is in the water you should ... | |
| kicking techniques | 5/27/2005 |
| Q: What am I doing wrong if I experience some muscle soreness in the groin area after practicing the ... A: William-- There are 2 possibilities. First of all, you may be doing the kick properly and just ... | |
| Which muscles - which stroke? | 5/14/2005 |
| Q: Could you please tell me which swimming technique (stroke) suits best for certain large muscles of ... A: Braninir- The bad thing is that swimming does not really help to make muscles bigger. It is an ... | |
| swimming | 5/11/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering, how does swimming help the body: such as firming the backs of thighs, helping the ... A: The best part of swimming is the fact that it is primarily an aerobic activity, this means that it ... | |
| Dear M. Weber, Thank you... | 4/20/2005 |
| Q: Weber, Thank you for your quick response. I tried as you recommended. I think I will be able to ... A: Raj- I am glad I have been able to help so far. For most people it is easier to blow air out of ... | |
| Aspiring | 4/15/2005 |
| Q: Will like to commend you on the great experience on swimming you possess and am much impressed. Will ... A: Niven-- It sounds like you are willing to put some effort into this goal. Since you have the ... | |
| Dear Mr. Weber, I am learing... | 4/14/2005 |
| Q: Weber, I am learing to swim. I am 34 years old. I can swim but I need to hold my breath during ... A: Raj-- It is important to remember that while you are swimming you should not be holding your breath, ... | |
| Please help me sir | 3/30/2005 |
| Q: i am naveed hassan from Pakistan. i am of 30 years.i have a vey lean n sluggy body. i wanna get a ... A: Naveed-- Swimming is very good for overall body fitness. As for muscle gain, lifting weights is ... | |
| Learning to swim | 1/18/2005 |
| Q: I am a 52 year old male in average physical condition with a tad of arthritis in my neck and right ... A: Michael-- You should be able to learn the basics to swim at least crawl and backstroke in the 5 ... | |
| Swim cap or ear plugs | 1/13/2005 |
| Q: I am new to swimming, I am using it as a cardio to weight training. I am wondering if I should use a ... A: Andrew-- The best way to keep water out of your ears is ear plugs, but you can use a cap. They do ... | |
| breathing sets | 12/21/2004 |
| Q: I am told that i don't try in sets that involve little or no breathing because i don't make many of ... A: Yes, everyone has a different lung capacity. The thing to remember is that you do hypoxic(breath ... | |
| platform & springboard diving for youths | 12/14/2004 |
| Q: We live in livermore ca ..but i am used to driving so if i have to go furtheri will... thanks james ... A: James-- Here are a few clubs in the central california area: Club: Livermore Diving Club Contact: ... | |
| Top Three | 11/30/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you would share with me the top three things i would need to know to be a ... A: Brian-- The three most important things to remember when coaching a high school team are: 1. Keep ... | |
| Diving | 11/17/2004 |
| Q: I need to answer a question for a math homework report..Describe a dive and include how far the ... A: Ryan-- I'd love to help you, but i need a little more info. from you. What type of research are you ... | |
| SWIMMING | 11/15/2004 |
| Q: BACKGROUND: I USED TO BE A FAIRLY SERIOUS COMPETITIVE RUNNER, 5K, 10K AND 7 MARATHONS. I SWAM TO ... A: James-- Just like with your running you have to continue to push past the "tired"point. If you can ... | |
| Surface Diving | 11/11/2004 |
| Q: can you tell me little bit about swimming underwater ot sculling? A: Maggie- Sculling is just using your hands to move your self. The main thing you should do is ... | |
| shoulder fatigue in crawl stroke? | 11/10/2004 |
| Q: I am a newbie swimmer working to increase my laps. It's mainly a winter sport for me, and I begin ... A: DeeAnn-- This doesn't sound like a rotator cuff problem, it sounds more like a biceps tendonitis ... | |
| How much 2 swim | 10/1/2004 |
| Q: I am a 19yr old male, cureently attending College. I am active and seem 2 b bored w/ regular ... A: Amreth-- The number of laps you do depends on your conditioning. For most beginners starting at 500 ... | |
| technique | 9/2/2004 |
| Q: i was hoping you could give me some advice on correct technique on front crawl and breast stroke. ... A: Ari- Without seeing your stroke, I can only give you a couple of suggetions. On both strokes ... | |
| a few questions! | 8/19/2004 |
| Q: I recently developed burcitus in both of my shoulders due to an impingement and have taken 2 years ... A: Meighan- I'm sorry to say this,but the only way to get fast again is through hard work. But you can ... | |
| How long will it take? | 8/16/2004 |
| Q: I was unable to swim summer this year, so I have been out of the water for 5 months now.....how long ... A: Christina- Swimming is like riding a bike, you don't forget how to do it. It's very possible, if ... | |
| Swimming | 8/15/2004 |
| Q: I always am close to doing belly-flops when I go off the board for practice. DO u have advice? And ... A: Sandra- There are 2 possible reasons for that.First you could be picking up your head just before ... | |
| Breathing Issues | 8/11/2004 |
| Q: I am new/beginning swimmer trying to train for some future triathlons. Cardio-vascular wise, I am ... A: Dan- The best thing to do is to remember that you never want to hold your breath. You should either ... | |
| diving; swimming | 8/7/2004 |
| Q: i need to know the techniques for diving for my pe gcses!!! i was wondering if you could tell me ... A: Kt- First of all there is only difference between shallow diving for breaststroke and other strokes. ... | |
| Swimming style | 7/2/2004 |
| Q: Which swimming style works the shoulder and butt muscles best? Is it freestyle, breaststroke or ... A: Shawn-- The shoulders are a pretty minor muscle group in all the strokes. The primary muscle groups ... | |
| Basics of Swimming | 7/1/2004 |
| Q: How are you ... I'm from Syria : I have to learn swimming , because I'm Muslim ! Our prophet ... A: The best way to learn to swim is to start by getting comfortable in the water. From there practice ... | |
| sprints | 6/16/2004 |
| Q: im a sprinter in high school. i was wondering in the 100 freestyle if its best to sprint the first ... A: dj- The best way to swim a 100 is to remember that the first 25 is going to be fast because of the ... | |
| Starting swimming | 6/14/2004 |
| Q: I have been training for a duathlon for a couple of months now, but I am still fairly far from my ... A: Anna-- It's never too late to take up swimming. The best advice I can give you is find a good ... | |
| back | 6/14/2004 |
| Q: I compete in a summer swim team. And I just had a question on how to make my backstroke faster! ... A: Ashlee- Let's start with the start. The best way to keep from slipping when you push is to not pull ... | |
| holding breath | 6/6/2004 |
| Q: hey my name is james and i was wondering how to be able to hold your breath for a long time. right ... A: I'm sorry James, but I can't give you any tips for this. All I can do, comfortably, because this ... | |
| tumble turns and what to do in future. | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: i am 8 years old and swim for westminster swim ... A: That's a real tough question. The first thing you should do is speak with your parents and find out ... | |
| how to swim faster? | 5/5/2004 |
| Q: i learned how to swim since i was 10 years old. now i am 19, and i still love swimming very much. ... A: You can train to go faster, but the big drawback is that you have to be able to commit time to it. ... | |
| my swimming | 5/2/2004 |
| Q: Recently, I turned 13 and I'm swimming an average of 12 hours a week. I've been swimming ... A: Kyla- First off, this has nothing to do with my answer, but where do you swim(sounds like Canada, ... | |
| Stretching | 4/5/2004 |
| Q: Mr. Weber: I am a head age-group swimming coach (mostly 9-11 year olds) and I am looking to develop ... A: Lorena- 1. There really aren't any stretches that are inappropriate for young swimmers. The only ... | |
| Breast Stroke | 3/25/2004 |
| Q: I'm taking swimming, and I get get the breast stroke straight. Could you give me some techniques or ... A: Sarah- The key to both the breast stroke and the butterfly is timing. Breast is also a matter of ... | |
| swimming and weight loss | 3/20/2004 |
| Q: i've just started learning how to swim (at the age of 25!) in order to feel fitter and lose some ... A: Tammy- Swimming is great for cardiovascular fitness, but is not the best for losing weight. The ... | |
| Do the trainig device Kick Sticks work? | 3/4/2004 |
| Q: Have you heard about the Kick Sticks a biomechanical training device for swimmers designed to ... A: Marlin- Prior to visiting the website, I hadn't heard of the Kick Sticks. After reading about them, ... | |
| Swimming an exercise | 2/18/2004 |
| Q: So if swimming doesnt burn fat.... then what good is swimming for ? and why is it called a full body ... A: Swimming is a good exercise for aerobic fitness. It exercises most of the muscles in your body with ... | |
| What's the Maximum a swimmer can drop in a year | 2/17/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know if I can drop 5 or 6 second in one year practice very hard with 10 practice in ... A: David- Sorry it took so long. I have seen drops that big from some people, so it is possible, I ... | |
| Swimming an exercise | 2/15/2004 |
| Q: I have heard from people that swimming is not a good exercise when it comes to trimming fat around ... A: Bad news--swimming isn't the best way to burn fat. The best exercises to burn body fat are running, ... | |
Swimming & Diving
Answers by Expert:
George Weber
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Expertise
I am a swimming and diving coach and ex-competitor with over 25 years of experience. I consider myself a technique expert and can offer suggestions on swimming and diving mechanics. I can also answer questions on the mental aspect of competing.
Experience
I was an NCAA div II national qualifier in 5 events from 100 freestyle and butterfly as well as in the 1650yd. freestyle. I was also a springboard diver at this same level. I have coached all levels of athletes in both sports from beginner to Olympic caliber.
Awards and Honors
NCAA div. II All American and National record holder in 100 butterfly.
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