Swimming Skills: Faster Breaststroke, Cardio and Health Benefits

Swimming the breaststroke and backstroke efficiently depends on specific muscle engagement and stroke technique. Learn about the cardio benefits of lap swimming and the essential rules to avoid disqualification.

10 Safety Rules When Swimming

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Elizabeth Moore

In 2007, 3,443 unintentional drownings occurred in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tragically, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death of American children ages 1 to 19, and most of those deaths occur in residential pools, reports the CDC.