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I’m 17, and I want to start swimming laps like 1 -2 times a week, for like around 45 minutes each time. mostly front crawl and backstroke.

I really really don’t want like extremely broad shoulders like most swimmers have.

Will my shoulders get really broad if I swim 2 times a week?

For many years, 1 of my ideas of exercise was several laps of the pool 2/3 times per week, but I have just read that it has been futile. Apparently its how my mother swims & is burning off no calories whatsoever! Should I take up the front crawl & be knackered after a couple of laps?

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The swimming pool safety is a major determining factor in building a pool. Besides learning how to swim, and having someone who oversee people in the pool, it is equally important to have safety equipment installed within the pool area.

Relative to people’s needs and preferences, there is a wide selection of pool safety equipment. The pool fence is the major one. The ideal pool fencing height is four feet. It should also be free from hand and foot holds. Having a tall safety fence can prevent the kids from getting into pool area.

The pool fence must have a self-closing gate with automatic latch. If there are vertical slats, they should be four inches on center to make it impossible for kids to squeeze their heads through them. All swimming pool safety fences come in different style to fit the pool’s surroundings. Just make sure that it can hold a lock on its top portion so that the kids cannot reach it.

The pool fencing alone is not sufficient if the pools are located in the backyard. Houses that have doors leading into the pool area must have locks and pool alarms. Pool alarms come in different types and styles.

There are perimeter pool alarm projection beams, which are installed at the walls of the pool. This pool alarm gives off a sound, when people pass through it. The surface pool alarm is mounted to monitor any movements in the water.

Swimming pool safety alarms do not guarantee 100% security, since children can walk down the pool steps and not cause a water disturbance. The only alarm that can provide safety to children is a personal alarm. It is worn on a child’s wrist and produces sound whenever the child comes into contact with water from a pool or bathtub.

Reaching poles are another type of safety equipment. Depending on the size of the pool, reaching poles must be installed at regular intervals so swimmers can reach then when they need them.

Some households put safety ropes or lines as part of their swimming pool for safety measures. The function of safety lines is to draw a boundary to warn swimmers not to go beyond a certain point. The safety ropes come with floatable objects to keep them above the water. They are securely hooked at the edges of the pool.

Pool covers are also important safety equipment, and they are used to cover the pool’s surface. They are tightly harnessed across the pool, to prevent children from crawling under it. To choose the right pool cover, select the one that can hold the maximum weight capacity of two persons.

If there are children in the household, it is a good idea to have life jackets and ring buoys next to the pool. Get the lifejackets and ring buoys approved by the Coast Guard.

The first aid kits complete the swimming pool safety device. They should be constantly replenished. Anything that has expiration date should be replaced when it expires.

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The best way to save energy in swimming freestyle is to rotate from side to side.

We rotate for a few reasons. It is important because it reduces the amount of drag our body creates in the water. Does it waste energy going side to side? It does and it doesn’t. Rotation does use energy (only a small amount) however we are using the momentum of our stroke to get from one side to the other. Also, by rotating it allows you to anchor your hand in the water and to move past that anchor much faster and easier than you would by swimming flat. Thus faster swimming!

How far should I rotate? Depending on your ability, most elite swimmers will rotate to about 45 degrees. This doesn’t mean you can’t! It may take some practice before you get this angle comfortably, but it is worth the effort once you do. Long distance swimmers generally rotate more than a sprinter would. If you are racing a triathlon or more than 400 meters in the water, work hard to rotate as much as possible for a longer stroke. During sprinting, it is best to limit your rotation slightly in exchange for a higher stroke rate.

What is the best way to work on my rotation outside of the pool? The best way is to increase your core strength (abdominal strength). This is good news! For guys it means you get to work on that six pack abs, and girls get will see a flatter stomach doing these exercises. The best methods for increasing core strength are prone hold and pilates. Prone hold is simple and can be done before bed each night, and pilates is an excellent way to improve your swimming muscles.

An important point in body rotation: Make sure your hips and shoulders stay connected. This requires a strong core as we mentioned earlier. Your shoulders should rotate with your hips and should move at the same time. It can work best by concentrating on moving your hips first and your shoulders second.

Discover the fastest way to a perfect swimming technique.

- Coach Brenton Ford