Deep breathing is an extremely common practice before a race within the swimming community, but few have an explanation for why it may be beneficial. Why is that we choose to change our breathing ...

Breath is as basic as you get, especially for athletic performance, yet most of us do it at only a fraction of our capability. We hold our breath while swimming. We let it get out of sync while ...

Affinity Health urges parents to stay alert around pools and learn basic first aid skills that could save a child’s life.

Credit: Shutterstock Learning how to swim can feel intimidating at first, but it's one of the most rewarding skills you can ...

PEOPLE considering cold water swimming this winter are being reminded of the importance of knowing what to do if they begin ...

Breathing techniques may reduce stress and anxiety, help a person get to sleep, or support treatment for lung conditions. Some techniques work to give immediate relief. Others may work best with ...

Standing behind the blocks while swinging your arms and legs, sizing up your competitors and slapping your muscles are all a part of one’s physical preparation for a race. Yet it can be challenging to ...