CHICAGO (CBS) --You see them respond to disasters, but the American Red Cross also works tirelessly to prevent tragedies by teaching lifesaving skills, including swimming. At the Boys and Girls Club ...

Staring at the black line on the bottom of the pool can become a challenge for both competitive and recreational swimmers. Fortunately for those who enjoy the water, but might want a change of pace, ...

If you are considering a military special program involving rescue swimming or diving, you will eventually be tasked with swimming in fins. These are typically large scuba fins that take time to get ...

Many military members may not realize that a well-rounded fitness routine is the key to optimal performance and longevity, even in tactical professions. As active-duty service members, our ability to ...

A Discussion On Swim Training: Is It An Art or Science? Like the rest of life, the answer to the above question is complicated. Dudley Duncan’s recent The Art of Swimming is just the latest piece of ...

To be honest, when the idea of cross-country swimming was first proposed to me, I wasn't exactly sure what it would involve. As my brain tends to, it imagined the most dramatic of scenarios where, ...

Class is in session several times a week at the Mt. Auburn pool. It is where the Cincinnati Recreation Commission is holding its first-ever Lifeguard Academy. The goal is to boost the number of ...