Category: Swimming Tips

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.

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 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.

One hundred swimming workouts for fitness swimmers, masters swimmers, and triathletes ranging between 2,500 – 3,000 yards.

The Three Style Freestyle has a unique technique and purpose. Master all three to enhance your freestyle swimming abilities.

Swimming alone is hard! Learn how to create a personalized swim workout plan build for and by you with this Athlete Approved method.

Learn our Athlete Approved top 5 tips to confidently swim in open water. We recommend technique, gear, and safety in our guide.