Learning to swim opens the doors to a number of activities, like water aerobics classes, snorkeling, and lap swimming. Not to mention, it can be a lifesaver (literally) in an accident. Yet, almost 40 ...

Do you know how to swim well enough to save your life? NPR's Life Kit lays out the five basic water safety and swimming skills that can help prevent drowning. Most Americans, 85%, say they can swim, ...

Small changes to your swim technique pay off across your whole race. You rarely need more hours in the pool, you need better form. If you are struggling with freestyle, it usually comes down to a ...

Navigating ocean waves when your main swimming experience has taken place in the calm waters of pools or lakes is a bit like charging over rocky terrain on a mountain bike as a neighborhood ...

Swimming is a technique sport. Master these five freestyle drills to cut drag, fix your form, and swim faster on race day. If swimming is the weak link in your race, you are not alone, and you are not ...

This article originally appeared on VICE Netherlands. “My name is Sona – today I’m here for my first swimming lesson.” That’s how I introduce myself to a group of six adult women between the ages of ...

In the summer, many Americans head to the pool or a beach to cool off and have fun. But many kids don't know how to swim, especially in historically underrepresented communities. One New York City non ...

Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children aged 4 and under, and deaths increase during the summer as people head to pools, rivers, and lakes across the country. Every drowning death is a ...

Picture this: You’re swimming laps while a virtual coach silently helps perfect your technique and provides real-time feedback. Small yellow digits glow softly in front of your eyes, displaying your ...