Why does swimming make me sleepy? I started swimming as a way to up my fitness and overall energy, so you can imagine my surprise after my first few lessons when I emerged exhausted from the pool! The interesting phenomena of feeling sleepy or lethargic after getting out of the pool can be chalked up…
Which lane is best for swimming? When I first started swimming, I swam in whatever lane was available. But, as I started getting more serious about my fitness and beating my personal best for each stroke, I started to wonder if the lane I chose could have an impact. And of course, the answer can…
How hard is it to swim the English Channel? Whenever I see someone swimming the Channel, I think: how hard can it really be? After all, you can see France from England’s shores! But, at its narrowest point, the English Channel is still a whopping 21 miles long. This is a near-impossible task for those…
Why do swimmers have long torsos, and will I ever be able to compete in terms of speed and technique without one? We’re all gloriously unique in our own body shapes, but a long torso is something lots of elite swimmers have in common. That’s because it usually means a bigger lung capacity, and better…
Whether you’re just starting in the sport or looking to improve your lap times, anyone can become a stronger swimmer. Practice, the right techniques, coaching and even working out can make your strokes faster and more powerful. Today I’ll share the best ways to beef up your swimming strength. Contents How to be a stronger…
Why does my stomach hurt after swimming? Before swimming lessons as a kid, my mum would always warn me not to eat before getting in the water, otherwise I’d get stomach pains. But, there are actually several things that can cause stomach pains after swimming. It can even be the case that you’ve worked your…
Bald swimmers wear caps too! The purpose of wearing a swim cap is often to reduce the largest amount of drag possible in the water. In the sport of swimming, seconds count and many competitive athletes choose to shave their bodies along with donning a tight-fitting swim cap to improve upon their times. While bald…
