Author: John Taylor

Swimming butterfly can feel almost impossible at first. Many swimmers struggle with timing, breathing, and keeping their hips high in the water. I’ve spent years training and coaching butterfly, and I know how frustrating it is to see fatigue set in after just a few strokes, or to feel like no matter how hard you try, your stroke isn’t smooth. That’s why I created this guide of Butterfly Stroke Tips. I want to share not just the technique, but the insights I’ve learned from my own experience and from coaching swimmers of all levels. By following these tips, you can…

Swimming can also be a frustrating experience, even when you enjoy it. Perhaps you find that you are getting tired easily, splashing water, or having difficulty breathing. I am not alone in this experience. I remember spending hours in the water trying to master my freestyle technique when I was a young adult. Swimming is a skill that can be learned and perfected with experience, instruction, and learning from experienced coaches and trainers. I have learned that even small adjustments in technique can greatly impact a person’s swimming skills. In this article, I am going to give you all that…

Kids are usually able to copy this, but they almost always continue to breathe through their nose while their mouth is closed and their cheeks are puffed out. So, make sure you put your finger under their nose to feel for air. If you feel air coming from their nose, gently pinch their nose closed with your fingers and remind them to hold all the air inside their body. Pinching their nose closed may cause them to open their mouth to breathe. This is because they’re not used to holding their breath! Just remind them to keep their mouth closed so the air doesn’t…

This is the ultimate guide to learning more about swimming and was created for anyone looking to learn more about the sport. After reading this, you may not be an Olympian but you will have the foundation to start your own swimming journey. We touch on lingo, equipment, stroke technique, types of events, and everything in between. This is a high-level crash course broken into four parts. We recommend you start with The Basics and work your way through The Stroke Basics, Adult Swim Training, and Events 101. However, you can jump around to what is most relevant to you. Enjoy! There are lots of…