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Swimming

Swimming is a popular sport that requires the use of the hands, legs and the abdomen to propel oneself forward in the water.

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Why do you need swimming?

Need is a bit strong.

But it's nice to know that you wouldn't drown immediately if you fell in the water. And it's a good way to get some full body exercise.

How do you swim?

By taking swimming lessons...don't try to learn how to swim by yourself, you could drown! Maby take lessons at you local YMCA!!!

Why are rules so important in swimming?

Rules are important in swimming because without rules you can risk your life, especially in this sport. As well as this, nothing can run smoothly without rules. So rules are an important part of the game. There is always a betterment in rules. Of course, somebody experienced must have made them, so there is no point in not following them.

How could you sit down underwater?

You need to exhale and completely empty your lungs. You will then sink to the bottom, where you can sit (or lie) down. Do not forget to resurface and refill your lungs. And, do not hyperventilate before trying this.

Where can you find salt water pools that are used for competitive swimming?

There aren't any. Salt water is bad for swimming competitively because the salt in the water burns the swimmers skin after a while in the water and they because dehydrated and they become thirsty. But if you were to conduct a event where there was a need for a salt water pool then you could probably make the event in a shark-free part of the ocean.

How do you do the pike swimming technique?

A surface dive is executed by starting laid flat on the surface and face down. Pull both arms forward and bend at the waist. This will take the upper part of your body under the surface.

Then bend your knees and point your feet into the air and you will be propelled under the surface towards the bottom (depending on your buoyancy).

What is simultaneous in swimming?

simultaneous swimming is when you swim constantly and don't stop.

Are long or short and stiff or flexible fins most efficient when swimming while pulling a raft behind?

this is totally a personal preference. i love my very short FORCE FINS but others love their very long freeDiving fins. many factors influence a person fin preference because of individuals swimming preference, FORCE FINS use more of the calf muscle similar to short bicycle strokes, whereas a paif of long freeDiving fins use more of the whole leg.

if you ask me; FORCE FINS

if you ask my dive buddy: Apollo Bio-fins

somebody else; a completely different answer

in general though, universally; the SCUBAPRO JET FINS is the most powerful fin

What is the 'Australian Crawl'?

it is when you do two strokes with 6 kicks continuously

What was the 'swimming of witches' in 1604?

Swimming of Witches was when a woman accused of being a witch see would be draged down a river.

An example of decreasing intentional friction?

An example of decreasing intentional friction is applying a lubricant such as oil or grease to moving parts in a machine. This reduces the resistance between the surfaces, allowing them to move more smoothly and efficiently. Another example is using low-friction materials or coatings on surfaces that come into contact with each other to minimize frictional forces.

Who is Vicki Keith?

A retired Canadian marathon swimmer who has raised over $1 million dollars to help kids with physical disabilities. She holds 16 world records and has received over 14 honors and awards.

What is the length of a pool that holds 55000 gallons?

IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER THAT QUESTION IN THAT FORM. YOU NEED TO SUPPLY MORE INFORMATION, SUCH AS THE OTHER DIMENSIONS OF THE POOL; WIDTH, DEPTH, IS THE DEPTH CONSTANT OR DOES IT INCREASE, ETC.

When was Chen Qian - swimmer - born?

Chen Qian - swimmer - was born on 1993-04-16.