With invasive surgery sometimes being a literal pain in the ass, it's no surprise that scientists are working tirelessly to minimize the need for such procedures. Now, however, China's Harbin ...

Many newcomers to triathlon are uncomfortable with the front crawl, but if you master the stroke you can cut precious seconds from your swim time There were 43 world records set at this year's ...

As a competitive swimmer for 10 years, front crawl is the most efficient stroke when done correctly due to having the least active drag. However, if the technique isn’t correct, it can be one of the ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In the pool, not all strokes are created equal, and you might be wondering what's the best swim ...

The best stroke for burning calories is butterfly, but it isn’t sustainable over longer distances. The breaststroke is the next best, followed by front crawl and then backstroke. Swimming is a ...

Your inbox is about to become a better place. Sign up for exclusive content from our editors and never miss out on the best from the magazine and stylist.co.uk again. If you’re the kind of swimmer who ...

The first step in the intermediate phase is improving your head position. Try to direct your eyes towards the bottom of the pool in the direction in which you are travelling, similar to the way ...

When you first try front crawl, swim with all of your body close to the surface of the water, keeping your hips and legs behind your shoulders. Imagine you are trying to swim through a narrow tube ...

'Your arms are whirring round like windmills, and your shoulders are flat in the water. That's creating resistance. This is why you find it difficult to swim crawl." Steven Shaw, founder of the Shaw ...

Different strokes for different folks, they say. But when it comes to swimming’s front crawl, a new study finds that one of the two commonly used strokes provides far superior propulsion in the pool.