Bobby Savulich

Why Do Swimmers Slap Themselves?

In preparation for a race, swimmers slap their muscles. Learn why they do this and how it can give you an advantage.

You should avoid swimming until your tattoo has healed, but if you absolutely must get in the water, learn how to protect your new ink.

The most asked question on the pool deck is how many laps in a pool are a mile? We provide answers and explain away the confusion!

Learn our four step process to mastering how to float in water and understand why it is important that you learn this live saving skill.

Learn everything you need to know about picking the right pool towel and explore our list of the best on the market.

Learn the perfect pool temperature for lap swimming, why this is a hotly debated topic, and the best temperatures for other pool activities.

The Athlete Approved guide for lap swimmers to understand basic pool etiquette and “unwritten rules” so everyone can enjoy their swim.

Learn what one lap in swimming means, the confusion surrounding it, and tricks to count your laps at the pool.

Swim bags are a must-have item for transporting gear to and from the pool. Browse our top Athlete Approved swim bag picks for swimmers.

A buyers guide on the best stopwatches for swimming. We cover our top four picks and how swim coaches can get the most out of them!