The world is constantly changing, and lately it seems that nothing is the same as it was a year ago. Our schedules have been completely flipped, and finding consistent parts of our day might be more challenging than before. MIT Recreation has always made it a priority to bring our members the wellness opportunities that
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The Freestyle swim stroke, sometimes called the ‘front crawl,” is undeniably a fast way to get through the water. It is often the preferred stroke for triathletes and other competitive swimmers. And while it is fairly straightforward to execute compared to some (we are looking at you, butterfly stroke), there are some challenging aspects. Watch
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Before your next swim, take some time to try out these eight important stretches for swimmers. You will be glad you did! Great warm-up stretches loosen up the muscles and get the blood flowing throughout the body. These swimmer-specific stretches work those hard-to-reach muscles that are key to great swimming. Each stretch is designed to
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Most of the swim skills learned before the age of about five are about readiness. They focus on adjustment to the pool, the pool environment, and body position in the water. These skills are essential, but the real work (and fun) begins now, when your child starts to swim in earnest and with more independence
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At three years old, the real work of learning to swim begins. In lessons at this age, your preschooler is starting to tackle the core skills of swimming. They are also beginning to learn more independently, in the pool without you or other guardians for the first time (but don’t worry, you won’t be more
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