Alvin

Maternity swimwear for actual swimming, not sunbathing. What survives chlorine, what stays put on a push-off, and when to buy.

One coached class plus two solo swims a week is the structure that works. What to do in each, and why the technique session is the one you must not skip.

What to eat before a lesson, what to put in a child’s swim bag, and why everybody is starving two hours after they get out.

Deep water aerobics is not shallow aqua aerobics. What the difference means, who each suits, and what to ask before joining a class.

Considering water polo for your child? A Singapore swim coach explains the swimming standard required, what training involves, and the physical demands.

What to look for in an antenatal aqua class, what a good instructor will ask you, and the warning signs that mean you leave the pool.