May 28—Proper swim stroke techniques not only make swimming more versatile, but can help ward off injuries, according to lifeguards. "Having proper swimming technique prevents injury and exhaustion," ...

Few things can match going for a swim in the ocean or a lake for its sense of freedom and belonging to something greater. But without the requisite ability, open water swimming can be a risky business ...

MIAMI - As many families enjoy their summer, the American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending swimming and water safety classes for children to prevent drowning. The group says that many children ...

six year old Xander Rogoff is learning to swim. His mother Dana says the pandemic kept him from learning earlier. He missed out on those two years of really getting into the pool and getting those ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. It’s been brutally hot, and a lot of people ...

WESTMINSTER — Kurn Hattin Homes’ children have swim lessons twice a week in the summer. They are attempting to be Level 5 swimmers according to the Red Cross guidelines. Some of the younger children ...

NEW ORLEANS — Earlier this week toddler cousins drowned after wandering into a pool area at their apartment complex. The girls were just 1- and 2-years-old. Unfortunately, we have seen a number of ...

It’s easy to assume that, in summer and in warm climates, swim training outdoors is best. The fact is, swim training at an outdoor pool or open water isn’t always an ideal choice. A great example is ...

CHICAGO, Ill. -- The Illinois Department of Public Health hopes residents remember the importance of water safety this Memorial Day Weekend. The IDPH is celebrating this year's "Healthy and Safe ...

Many people feel uncomfortable in the water – and twice as uncomfortable being underwater. For many service members, getting in the water is key. You must swim, tread and place your face in the water ...