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Beginners

What does LCM mean in swimming?

LCM or Olympic Size swimming pool is the global competition pool standard that is 50 meters in length. LCM stands for Long Course Meters.

Beginners

How many laps is 800 meters swimming?

800 meters is 8 laps in 50m pool and 16 laps in 25m pool.

Beginners

How many laps is 200 meters swimming?

200 meters swimming distance will be 2 laps in 50 meter pool and 4 laps in 25 meter pool.

Pro

Who invented the swimming technique now known as the freestyle?

Australians. Australian Alick Wickham created the modern front crawl swimming technique also know as freestyle.

Pro

How to clean swimming goggles?

Doesn't matter if you swim every day or just every once in a while, everybody likes clean swim goggles!

Men

What is the best swimming stroke for toning your abs?

In short: Butterfly. More importantly, dolphin kick is the real answer here. But honestly, all strokes can help you out to shape those abs!

Beginners

What does SCM mean in swimming?

SCM means Short Course Meters, which is a name for standard 25 meter swimming pool that short course international competitions are happening in.

Beginners

What does split means in swimming?

Split is a time for smaller part of the swim distance. Splits usually calculated per pool 25m, 50m or 25y.

Beginners

What is a tumble turn in swimming?

Tumble turn or flip turn is a type of underwater turn used when swimming freestyle or backstroke.

Pro

How are lanes assigned in swimming?

Fastest swimmer is always swimming in the middle. Swimmers get their competition lanes assigned based on their times in the previous heat.

Beginners

What does SCY mean in swimming?

SCY means Short Course Yards, which is a name for standard 25 yard swimming pool that USA uses as one of their standard competition pool sizes.

Beginners

What does short course mean in swimming?

Short Course means 25 meter swimming pool, also called SCM.

Beginners

What does glide mean in swimming?

Glide is a smooth movement throughout water without using arms or legs for propulsion. Glide usually is used after underwater turns.

Pro

What does DPS mean in swimming?

DPS stands for Distance per Stroke or simply the distance you swim with one stroke. DPS swimming training is all about stroke rate efficiency improvements.

Beginners

What does negative split mean in swimming?

Negative split is a way of swimming when each part of the distance is swam faster than the last one.

Recreational

Is Swimming Good for Losing Fat?

Swimming can help you loose weight because swimming is a great cardio exercise that is gentle on your joints.

Women

Does swimming slim hips?

Yes, swimming can make you loose hip fat.

Beginners

What is an open turn in swimming?

Open turn or touch turn is a swimming turn technique that requires you to first touch the wall with your both hands, then change the swimming direction.

Beginners

What is one lap in swimming?

Swimming Lap is another term for "Swimming Length"...

Beginners

What does warm up mean in swimming?

Warm up = easy swim. Swimming warm up is a practice of gentle cardio exercise that usually incorporates stretches.

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Baby Swimming

Wanna learn more about how to train babies? All baby swim articles can be found here!

Swimmer Parents

Your kids or teenagers are swimming? Wanna learn about how be a good swim parent?

Kids Swimming

What to do so that kids can reach that next step in swimming? Children swim articles here!

Pro Swimmers

How to go from competition swimming to world competition swimming?

Swim Coaches

Looking for interesting sets and training techniques? All swim coaching advice can be found here!

Adult Swimming

Learning to swim as an adult? Everything about grow up swim practices can be learned here!

Swimmer Boys

Have a swimmer boy? Want to learn more about how to help him with his swimming carrer?

Swimmer Girls

Have a swimmer girl? Wanna learn more about girl struggles in swimming? All can be found here!

Swimmer Teens

Teenage swimming years can make or break swimming careers! More teen swim advice here...

Master Swimming

Retired swimmer? Wanna get back to it? Wanna start competing in masters league? Swim masters articles are here!

Beginner Swimming

Taking your first steps in swimming? Everything for those who just start their swim journey can be found here!

Recreational Swimming

Simply want to relax? What are the etiquette rules of the swimming pool? Everything about relaxing swimming is here!

Toddler Swimming

Have a child that is not a baby anymore? Want to teach him how to swim? All parents need to know about toddler swimming!

Men Swimming

You're a guy that is training swimming? Wanna get in better shape? All guys swim tips and tricks can be found here!

Women Swimming

Are you a lady that is training to swim? Want get that body in shape? All women swimming tips and tricks can be found here!