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The exhilarating true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel, and inspire a new era for women in sports
By age twenty, at the height of the Jazz Age, Trudy Ederle was the most accomplished swimmer in the world. She'd won Olympic gold and set a host of world records. But the greatest challenge remained: the English Channel. Only a few swimmers, none of them women, had ever made the treacherous twenty-one mile crossing. Trudy's failed first attempt seemed to confirm what many naysayers believed: No woman could possibly accomplish such a thing.
In 1926, Ederle proved them wrong. As her German immigrant parents cheered her, and her sister and fellow swimmer Meg helped fashion both her scandalous two-piece swimsuit and leak-proof goggles, Trudy was determined to succeed. England or drown is my motto, she said, plunging into the frigid Channel for her second attempt at the crossing. Fourteen hours later, two hours faster than any man, and after weathering a gale and waves that approached six-feet, she stepped onto Kingsdowne Beach as the most famous woman in the world.
Based on years of archival research that unearthed Ederle's memory from obscurity, Young Woman and the Sea brings to life the real Trudy Ederle, the challenges that came with her fame, and the historic mark her achievement made for all women athletes who followed.
If you're not strong enough to swim fast, you're probably not strong enough to swim 'pretty, ' said a young Esther Williams to theater impresario Billy Rose. Since the nineteenth century, tensions between beauty and strength, aesthetics and athleticism have both impeded and propelled the careers of female swimmers--none more so than synchronized swimmers, for whom Williams is often considered godmother.
In this revelatory history, Vicki Valosik traces a century of aquatic performance, from vaudeville to the Olympic arena, and brings to life the colorful cast of characters whose pretty swimming not only laid the groundwork for an altogether new sport but forever changed women's relationships with water. Williams, who became a Hollywood sensation for her splashy aquamusicals, was just one in a long, bedazzled line of swimmers who began their careers as athletes but found greater opportunity, and often social acceptance, in the world of show business.
Early starlets like Lurline the Water Queen performed scientific swimming, a set of moves previously only practiced by men--including Benjamin Franklin--that focused on form and exhibited mastery in the water. Demonstrating their fancy feats in aquariums and water tanks rolled onto music hall stages, these women stunned Victorian audiences with their physical dexterity and defied society's rigid expectations of what was proper and possible for their sex.
Far more than bathing beauties, they ushered in sensible swimwear and influenced lifesaving and physical education programs, helping to drop national drowning rates and paving the way for new generations of female athletes. When a Chicago physical educator matched their aquatic movements to music in the 1920s, young girls flocked to take part in synchronized swimming. But despite overwhelming love from audiences and the Olympic ambitions of its practitioners, synchro was long perceived as little more than entertaining pageantry, and its athletes would face a battle against the current to earn a spot at the highest echelons of sport.
Now, on the fortieth anniversary of synchronized swimming's elevation to Olympic status, Swimming Pretty honors its incredible history of grit, glamor, and sheer athleticism.
'Incredible individual, incredible book, incredible story.' CHRIS HEMSWORTH
'A hero who is as humble as he is resilient... testament to a never give up spirit!' BEAR GRYLLS
'From reading this book, the message that comes shining through is this: you can achieve anything.' ANT MIDDLETON
Bestselling author and award-winning adventurer Ross Edgley has been studying the art of resilience for years, applying all he has learned to become the first person in history to swim around Great Britain, breaking multiple world records. Now Ross focuses on mental strength, stoicism and the training needed to create an unbreakable body.
Ross Edgley famously ran a marathon pulling a 1.4-tonne car and climbed a rope the height of Everest (8,848m), after living with Yamabushi warrior monks in Japan and partaking in Shamanic pain rituals with fire ants in the Amazon jungle. On his epic 1,780-mile journey around Great Britain, which lasted 157 days, Ross swam through giant jellyfish, arctic storms, 'haunted' whirlpools and polluted shipping lanes, going so hard, and so fast, his tongue fell apart.
Ross's previous book, The World's Fittest Book, was a Sunday Times bestseller and explored the science of physical fitness. Now, in The Art of Resilience, Ross uses his swim experience and other amazing endurance feats, where he managed to overcome seemingly insurmountable pain, hardship and adversity, to study the performance of extreme athletes, military and fitness specialists and psychologists to uncover the secrets of mental fitness and explore the concept of resilience, persistence, valour and a disciplined mindset in overcoming adversity. This ground-breaking book represents a paradigm shift in what we thought the human body and mind were capable of and will give you a blueprint to become a tougher, more resilient and ultimately better human - whatever the challenge you face.
Whether in oceans or lakes, streams, or rivers; humans have been drawn to water and the unique bathing opportunities it offers. This title celebrates our connection with water, focusing on outdoor bathing locations around the world. From spots nature created expertly herself to places designed by humans to harness rugged and remote surroundings, this book examines in detail the long-standing relationship between humans and outdoor bathing in a way sure to charm the inner bather in us all.
Overcome fear in water without taking risks.
A swimmer needs to know more than how to go from here to there. The ability to rest in deep water saves lives...not strokes. Become peaceful in shallow and deep water going nowhere. Fear is healed by feeling safe, taking small comfortable steps, and being in control all the time. It is kept in place by pushing oneself and rushing.
The following teachings in the book make every last person successful:
- Overcome fear without risking your safety, control, or dignity.
- Comfort comes first. If you're comfortable, everything else in aquatics is possible. It's okay to relax, but please do not tell yourself to. Heresy!
- How to get your safety from yourself, not the bottom or the side.
- It's okay if your feet touch the bottom when you float in shallow water.
- Learn how to be comfortable being still in deep water.
- Strokes are merely choreography for efficiency.
- Say goodbye to shame.
Do you wish you could swim? Every single point and conversation, exercise and thought experiment you need to be successful is explained. Strokes are irrelevant to overcoming fear. It's too soon to learn them, thus, they are omitted. Overcoming fear begins on land before swimming lessons.
The book is amazing. I am so grateful I found it because it speaks to the heart of me. I am taking swim lessons at the local rec center and while they are terrific for what they are, they are exactly as you describe. Without your book and video, I would not have the courage and confidence to speak up and tell the instructors what I need. To their credit, they listen! They help me and I think I am helping them by being the student I've become thanks to your enlightening me.--Gratefully, PW
Miracle Swimming School for Adults founder Dash's work recently appeared on Suncoast View (ABC 7 TV Sarasota), International Business Times, Sarasota Magazine, Association of Aquatic Professionals Newsletter, and The Observer (Sarasota FL).
A candid and inspiring memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and one of the best swimmers ever to compete: Katie Ledecky.
Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a three-time Olympian, a seven-time gold medalist, a twenty-one-time world champion, eight-time NCAA Champion, and a world record-holder in individual swimming events. Time and again, the question is posed to her family, her coaches, and to her--what makes her a champion? Now, for the first time, she shares what it takes to compete at an elite level.
Again and again, Ledecky has broken records: those of others and, increasingly, her own. She is both consistent and innovative--consistent at setting goals and shattering them, and innovative in the way she approaches her training. A true competitor, she sets her goals by choosing the ones that feel the scariest. But, crucially, she never sacrifices the joy of competition, even in the face of adversity. Her positive mental outlook and a great support system provides the springboard to her success.
Just Add Water charts Ledecky's life in swimming. It details her start in Bethesda, Maryland, where she played sharks and minnows and first discovered the joy of the pool; her early foray into the Olympics at the tender age of fifteen where, as the youngest member of the American team, she stunned everyone by winning her first gold medal; her time balancing competition and her education at Stanford University; how she developed a champion's mindset that has allowed her to persevere through so many meets, even under intense pressure; and how she has maintained her dominance in a sport where success depends on milliseconds. You learn how every element of her life--from the support of her family to the tutelage of her coaches, from her childhood spent in summer league swimming to the bright lights of Olympic pools in London, Rio, and Tokyo--set her up to become the champion she is.
In the end, Katie's story is about testing yourself against the difficult, and seeing who you become on the other side.
Are you ready to take your swimming teaching to a whole new level
Featuring 106 vibrant picture prompt cards, this booklet is your ultimate tool for creating visual timetables and schedules for swimming classes, empowering swimmers of all abilities.
Swim instructors, parents, and caregivers take note! These visual cue cards are more than just teaching aids - they're essential resources for enhancing communication and understanding, especially for individuals with special needs or those on the autism spectrum.
Each Book Includes:
You can even personalize each card to maximize their effectiveness and empower your learners to navigate the waters with confidence.
Cut out, personalize, and laminate each of the beautifully illustrated visual prompts to create your own customized swimming PECS tailored to your learners' needs.
From frequent inquiries about upcoming activities to struggles with verbal instructions, these cue cards address a range of challenges faced by swimmers and swimming teachers.
Don't let communication barriers hold your swimmers back!!
See how to achieve stronger starts, more explosive turns, and faster times Swimming Anatomy will show you how to improve your performance by increasing muscle strength and optimizing the efficiency of every stroke.
Swimming Anatomy includes 74 of the most effective swimming exercises, each with step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations highlighting the primary muscles in action.
Swimming Anatomy goes beyond exercises by placing you on the starting block, in the water, and into the throes of competition. Illustrations of the active muscles for starts, turns, and the four competitive strokes (freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, and backstroke) show you how each exercise is fundamentally linked to swimming performance.
You'll also learn how exercises can be modified to target specific areas, improve your form in the water, and minimize common swimming injuries. Best of all, you'll learn how to put it all together to develop a training program based on your individual needs and goals.
Whether you are training for a 50-meter freestyle race or the open-water stage of a triathlon, Swimming Anatomy will ensure you enter the water prepared to achieve every performance goal.
Introducing the ultimate learning to swim companion!
A method so intuitive, the kids will practically be teaching themselves!
Designed to make learning to swim a breeze, whether you're a parent looking to teach your child the basics or a swimming teacher seeking a comprehensive lesson plan for beginners, this book is your go-to guide for mastering the art of teaching swimming.
HERE'S WHAT MAKES OUR BOOK A GAME-CHANGER
Save Money: Fast-track learning to swim is guaranteed to save both time and money on expensive swimming lessons by practicing the right way at home, before and in between formal lessons.
The kids will be swimming in no time!!
Level 1 for Absolute Beginners: Perfect for those with no prior water skills, we'll break down all the basics in this book to teach beginner swimmers how to stand, float, kick, and start moving confidently in the water.
Provides a solid foundation for beginners to build upon to move confidently to the next level of future skills
Beautifully Illustrated: Captivating illustrations bring each skill to life, making learning fun and engaging.
Visual cues enhance understanding and engagement, making learning to swim a breeze.
Easy to Read: Written in simple language without difficult jargon or confusing terminology, making it accessible to beginners of all ages.
Verbal cues and easy step-by-step instruction ensures learners of all ages and skill levels can easily follow along and progress.
Self-Affirming Narrative: Empowers learners with a positive mindset building confidence and encouraging progress, fostering a love for swimming and self-confidence in the water.
Boosted confidence motivates and leads to faster progress and learning.
Technically Accurate Images: Clear and precise images ensure that each skill is demonstrated accurately. So that learners grasp the fundamentals of proper technique from the start.
Builds a solid foundation in technique and sets the stage for safe and efficient swimming.
Fun Names for Each Skill: Catchy names for the 21 skills make learning memorable and enjoyable.
Increased engagement and retention ensure skills are learned and remembered more effectively.
Checklist and Progress Tracker: Track progress and celebrate achievements along the way.
Tangible progress markers motivate learners and keep them on track for success.
Perfect for Parents: A wholesome interactive book parents can read together with their kids or easily enough to understand so kids can read and practice before attending lessons.
Encourages bonding and independent learning outside of formal lessons.
Useful For Swim Teachers & Swim Schools: Swim instructors can use as a comprehensive lesson plan, ensuring all essential skills are covered in every class.
Saves time in lesson planning and supports even the most fearful learners effectively.
Breaks Down Learning into Achievable Micro-Skills: Learning to swim is broken down into easy and achievable steps, making progress SUPER EASY and motivating for everyone.
Prevents swimmers from becoming overwhelmed and encourages steady progress.
Written by a Swimming Teacher with 30 Years of Experience: Benefit from the expertise of a seasoned professional in the field of swimming education.
Provides reliable and PROVEN techniques for effective learning.
Order Now and Teach Some Tiny Humans To Swim
Did you know there is an easier way to teach and learn to swim?
Jump into the revolutionary method that prioritizes technique without sacrificing simplicity!!
Say goodbye to boring textbooks and hello! to engaging and fun swim lessons.
This easy-to-follow skill-building technique is THE essential tool for teaching beginners of all ages how to swim with confidence.
HERE'S WHAT MAKES OUR BOOK A GAME-CHANGER
Save Money: Fast-track learning to swim is guaranteed to save both time and money on expensive swimming lessons by practicing the right way at home, before and in between formal lessons.
The kids will be swimming in no time and you'll save 1000's on expensive swimming lessons.
Level 2 The Basics: Perfect for kids ready to learn to swim, we'll break down the basics of each stroke in this book plus learn the basics of diving, water safety and more..
Provides a solid foundation for beginners to build upon to move confidently to the next level of future skills
Beautifully Illustrated: Captivating illustrations bring each skill to life, making learning fun and engaging.
Visual cues enhance understanding and engagement, making learning to swim a breeze.
Easy to Read: Written in simple language without difficult jargon or confusing terminology, making it accessible to beginners of all ages.
Verbal cues and easy step-by-step instruction ensures learners of all ages and skill levels can easily follow along and progress.
Self-Affirming Narrative: Empowers learners with a positive mindset building confidence and encouraging progress, fostering a love for swimming and self-confidence in the water.
Boosted confidence motivates and leads to faster progress and learning.
Technically Accurate Images: Clear and precise images ensure that each skill is demonstrated accurately. So that learners grasp the fundamentals of proper technique from the start.
Builds a solid foundation in technique and sets the stage for safe and efficient swimming.
Fun Names for Each Skill: Catchy names for the 21 skills make learning memorable and enjoyable.
Increased engagement and retention ensure skills are learned and remembered more effectively.
Checklist and Progress Tracker: Track progress and celebrate achievements along the way.
Tangible progress markers motivate learners and keep them on track for success.
Perfect for Parents: A wholesome interactive book parents can read together with their kids or easily enough to understand so kids can read and practice before attending lessons.
Encourages bonding and independent learning outside of formal lessons.
Useful For Swim Teachers & Swim Schools: Swim instructors can use as a comprehensive lesson plan, ensuring all essential skills are covered in every class.
Saves time in lesson planning and supports even the most fearful learners effectively.
Breaks Down Learning into Achievable Micro-Skills: Learning to swim is broken down into easy and achievable steps, making progress SUPER EASY and motivating for everyone.
Prevents swimmers from becoming overwhelmed and encourages steady progress.
Written by a Swimming Teacher with 30 Years of Experience: Benefit from the expertise of a seasoned professional in the field of swimming education.
Provides reliable and PROVEN techniques for effective learning.
Technique is critical in swimming performance. In the pool or open water, coaches and athletes alike know that efficiency in entering the water and in moving through it equates to milliseconds of improvement--milliseconds that make all the difference in a competition.
That's where The Swimming Drill Book continues to deliver. The first edition quickly became the best-selling drill book in the sport. Now, this second edition ups the ante with more drills, new variations, and expanded coverage to help every swimmer.
Inside, you'll find more than 175 drills for refining strokes, correcting faults, and improving your feel for the water. In addition to mastering all four competitive strokes--freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly--you'll learn the essentials of body position, sculling, starts, turns, and finishes. You'll even find all-new coverage of open-water drills and strength band workouts to be performed poolside.
See for yourself why The Swimming Drill Book is on the shelf of every serious swimmer and coach. It delivers every stroke, every skill, and everything you need for swimming success.
