Brad Hurvitz
Certified Survival Swimming Instructor
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Co-authored Articles (32)
How to Practice and Perfect Flutter Kicking for Speed and Balance
An expert-backed guide to help you master form, rhythm, and technique The flutter kick is a small but mighty and versatile move in swimming, whether you’re competitive or just splashing around for fun. Perfecting the f...
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What parts of the pool are dangerous for children?
There’s nothing like a fun day at the pool splashing around with your family. While pools are a great place to cool off, have fun, and get in some exercise, it’s important to keep in mind that they can be dangerous, ...
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Should I let my child jump from the wall into the pool?
Children love jumping into the water from the side of the pool, but is it actually safe? In this video, swim instructor Brad Hurvitz addresses some of the concerns you might have about your child jumping into the pool an...
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How can I ensure my child’s safety in the pool environment?
Swimming pools are great for cooling off and having fun on a hot summer day, but they can also be dangerous, especially for children. Fortunately, by taking some basic safety precautions, you can help keep your child saf...
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Wear Swim Goggles
Swim goggles protect your eyes and allow you to see underwater, so knowing how to put them on correctly is important. Start by pressing the eyecups to your face until you feel light suction. Once you’ve got the eyecups...
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Learn to Swim As an Adult
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and have fun in the water, and it can be learned at any age. Whether you’ve never set foot in a pool before or just need a refresher, you can become a competent swimmer with a little...
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Teach an Adult to Swim
Strategies to help an adult student swim for the first timeTeaching an adult to swim can be both challenging and extremely rewarding. You'll need to have some conversations upfront where you address the student's reasons...
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Swim Through the Waves
Swimming through waves is an important skill to have if you want to spend time in the ocean. It is important to remain relaxed and stay in tune with the movement of the waves. Adjust your breathing to swim through unpred...
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Dive Into a Pool
Diving headfirst feels exhilarating, and since it helps you swim faster and reach further depths, it opens up a whole new side of swimming in the pool. Learning to dive can be a little nerve-wracking at first, but good t...
How to Position and Use a Pull Buoy While Swimming
A pull buoy is a piece of foam swimming equipment shaped like a figure 8 that keeps your lower body and legs close to the surface of the water. Practicing regularly with a pull buoy can help you build arm strength and co...
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Open Your Eyes Underwater Without Goggles on and Not Hurt
'''While you might not be able to completely get rid of the eye pain from swimming underwater, there are lots of tricks you can use to reduce it after you're out of the water.''' The redness and stinging sensation that y...
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Swim in the Ocean
Even for accomplished swimmers, swimming in the ocean can be disorienting and even intimidating. Knowing proper ocean and swimming safety before you swim is good to ensure you have the safest, and most comfortable time i...
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Prepare for the Swimming Unit in Gym Class
Swimming is both an essential life skill and an extremely beneficial, low-impact exercise activity that can be done at nearly any age. For this reason, many school physical education classes may require a swimming unit -...
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Teach Your Child to Swim
Swimming is an essential skill for children. Not only is it an enjoyable activity and great exercise, but knowing how to swim can save your child's life. With the right approach, your child will soon be comfortable in th...
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Do a Forward Flip in the Water
A forward flip in the water is not all that challenging when you know how to do it. It is a little more challenging than the backflip, but the forward roll may help you if you plan on using it to execute a proper flip-tu...
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Dog Paddle
The dog paddle is a fast and fun way to move around the pool while keeping your head above water. It is also a good way for beginners to learn how to swim! You can do a dog paddle with or without a lifejacket.
How to Survive a Rip Tide
Expert guidance on how to escape rip currentsThe term “rip tide” is usually used to describe rip currents, which are long, narrow bands of water that can pull swimmers away from the shore. The best way out of a rip c...
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Avoid Drowning
Roughly ten Americans die each day of unintentional drowning, making aquatic accidents the fifth most common cause of accidental death in America. Only two out of ten accidental deaths occur among children under 14. It i...
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Swim Underwater Without Goggles
Some people are used to wearing goggles when they have the opportunity to swim. For those of us who either don't own goggles or don't have them at hand, there's no reason to necessarily avoid the pool or the lake, and no...
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Hold Your Breath While Swimming
Swimming, like all exercise, requires plenty of oxygen in your body to keep you from fainting. That's why it's so important to know how to hold your breath properly while swimming underwater. Knowing what to do will keep...
