The SwimAble Team

We publish do-it-yourself swimming tips, games and other content to help kids and adults alike to become safer, happier swimmers.

Do Kids Flotation Devices Increase risk of Drowning?

Do Kids Flotation Devices Increase risk of Drowning?

You may have heard claims that life vests like puddle jumpers can give kids a false sense of...

How to Swim: Generating Forward Propulsion

How to Swim: Generating Forward Propulsion

Swimming is where we move in the water from point A to B.  

How to Swim: The Swimming Glide Technique

How to Swim: The Swimming Glide Technique

Learning how to forward glide can be an intimidating process for brand new swimmers: think about...

How to breathe while swimming for beginners!

How to breathe while swimming for beginners!

Learning to breathe for beginning swimmers can be intimidating. 

Power of Play: Why playing IS learning

Power of Play: Why playing IS learning

Today, I want to give you an idea ofwhy playing is so importantin the learn to swim...

How to get your child to swim more horizontally

How to get your child to swim more horizontally

A big problem parents have is getting their swimmers to swim horizontally on top of the water. 

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How do I get my Swimmer to calm down while Back Floating?

How do I get my Swimmer to calm down while Back Floating?

The key is all in the relaxation. The more tense a child is, the more dense their muscles and body...

What type of beginning swimmer are YOU?!?

What type of beginning swimmer are YOU?!?

We know that you know exactly the amount of fear that you might have, or that you might be...

Learning How to Swim: Swimming Basics

Learning How to Swim: Swimming Basics

An opportunity learning how to swim can be one of the most rewarding processes in your life. I know...