May 28—Proper swim stroke techniques not only make swimming more versatile, but can help ward off injuries, according to lifeguards. "Having proper swimming technique prevents injury and exhaustion," ...

Today, we accept that there are four competitive strokes. But when the first rules for competitive swimming were written in the early 19th century, there was only one rule: Whoever swam the fastest ...

Keep reading to learn more about each stroke and how they're swam, plus which muscles are worked. This powerful stroke requires a swimmer to move up out of the water and back down in a smooth, almost ...

As anyone who's ever watched a swim competition or the Summer Olympics knows, there's more than one way to move across a pool, lake, or ocean — and each stroke demands something different in terms of ...

If you came here for tips on how to swim like Lucy Charles-Barclay or Alistair Brownlee, you may have found yourself in the wrong place. But if you're looking to become a better all-around swimmer, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jun. 16—WALTON — Water can be inviting, relaxing, and even tranquil. But it also can be the most devastating force. From natural ...