Background Open-water swimming (OWS) is a popular mass-participation sport in the UK; however, it presents unique safety and medical challenges. Objective To compare the incidence of illness and ...

Authorities are increasingly worried about water safety messages as cases of drowning deaths on Australian beaches rise over the summer. Some groups are over-represented in drowning incidents ...

We use safety measures such as swim tests and colour-coded wristbands to make sure families have a safe and enjoyable swim. Pool staff may sometimes apply added safety procedures to make sure everyone ...

Athletes use their arm motion to pull themselves through the water, while the kicking tempo provides additional propulsion. Breathing patterns vary depending on the distance of an event and an athlete ...

including "to swim like a dog," "to tread water," and "to slide forwards upon his belly in the water." His goal is simple: safety first! He even describes how to enter and exit the waters ...

This is a beginner swim lesson course for individuals with little or no experience in the water and are seeking basic stroke development and proficiency. A course for individuals with comfort in the ...

However, it is not only the stress response to cold water that reduces with repeated immersions. Check out the The Outdoor Swimming Society website for safety advice and more. Prof Tipton and Dr ...

a high-quality pair of swimming goggles can greatly enhance your experience in the water. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer, training for your first triathlon, rehabilitating an injury in the pool ...

This leaves your ears open, but you can still enjoy music and podcasts while you swim. But it's hard to know how they actually perform until you get in the water ... it's quite a manual process ...

A lifeguard has raised concerns for swimmers' safety after two beaches were given poor water quality ratings ... council advised people not to swim at either site after elevated levels of bacteria ...

Stronger water safety warnings should be given to migrants even before they journey to Australia in order to urgently reduce ...

A coroner has called for water safety ... access to swimming lessons through schools. Writing a Prevention of Future Deaths Report, she urged the government to include water safety in the national ...