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QuestionI'm a 12-year-old boy, but I am shy about wearing swimming trunks. Do they make bathing suits that cover the entire body like the suits girls wear?Rey StarchaserTop AnswererIf you feel self-conscious wearing just swim trunks, consider getting a sun shirt specially designed for swimming. You wear your swim trunks and the sun shirt goes on just like a normal t-shirt. It keeps you covered and protects you from the sun.
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QuestionHow do I let go of my nose underwater?Community AnswerBreathe out to shoot the water away. It may sound gross but try to think to yourself that the water is a tissue and you are blowing your nose in the water.
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QuestionThe only problem I have is with kicking, how do I kick faster?Community AnswerTry pointing your toes more. Flippers will also help you go faster.
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QuestionThere are levels in my club. I can't get past one level - how can I do it?Community AnswerPractice as much as possible and try strength training exercises for your arms and core and stretches for flexibility. The harder you work at it, the better you will get. You can also ask someone in the higher levels for some tips.
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QuestionIs possible to improve my time swimming without going to a gym?Community AnswerYes, if you don't want to go to a gym do exercises each day and work extremely hard in practice.
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QuestionI am a competitive swimmer and no matter how hard I try I can never qualify for anything. I have tried almost everything to get better. What do I do?Community AnswerRemember when you are swimming to keep your fingers together and cup your hands. Keep your legs under the water and do long strokes with your arms. Don't tense your muscles, it will make you sink.
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QuestionHow do I hold my breath underwater?Community AnswerPinch your nose with your thumb and first finger and close your mouth; then go under. You can also get a nose clip to keep the water out when you close your mouth. When you get comfortable doing that, try blowing bubbles holding your nose. Then try blowing bubbles without holding your nose. Keep blowing bubbles until you take your face out of the water.
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QuestionWhich exercising material is useful at home and also easy to use?Community AnswerYou can weight train at home with hand weights.
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QuestionI have developed a habit of humming when I exhale underwater. How can I get rid of it?Community AnswerI had the same problem. Do a 500, and make not humming the only thing you think about.
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QuestionI don't know how to do flip turns and I'm going to be on a swim team. What should I do?Community AnswerAsk the coach of the swim team for some help. They will know.
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QuestionI am an 11 years old and am an advanced swimmer. How can I coach my friend?Community AnswerJust do your best to show them how to do whatever they need to learn, or even recommend a good coach to them.
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QuestionDo boys wear caps when swimming?Yajurvi PiduguCommunity AnswerYes! Anyone can wear them. In my swimming lessons, some boys wear swimming caps. I'm a girl, and I wear swimming caps. Olympic swimmers wear them too!
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QuestionI'm going to be on a swim team and we need to "practice" swimming every week. What does that mean?AbbykidCommunity AnswerPractise drills or just swim laps in your pool. If you don't have a pool at home then use the local one, the country club, or a friends and do the same things.
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QuestionI swim reasonably well, but I struggle with the butterfly stroke, as I can never manage my breathing correctly. Do you have any tips on this?Community AnswerOne stroke, breathe, one stroke, breathe.
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