By definition, freestyle events permit athletes to use any style of swimming they choose. However, one technique, the front ...

Swimming is a hugely popular activity in the UK but, as outlined in yesterday's feature on front crawl, most of us reap few fitness benefits due to poor technique. Following today's tips on improving ...

A research team led by the Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences at the University of Tsukuba has reviewed the hydrodynamics literature related to swimming. They identified certain biomechanical ...

Due to its complex structure, a swimming race is typically divided into zones: start, turn (if present), and full-stroke (also called “clean swimming”) 1,2. The efficiency of movement in each zone is ...

Welcome to the “Swim Drill of the Week” sponsored by The Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by Swimoutlet.com. Swimming World will be bringing you a drill, concept, or tip that you can implement ...