SWIM & DIVE WITH FROGMAN 2WO SIA YEW BOON
Naval diver and SAFSA swimmer 2nd Warrant Officer (2WO) Sia Yew Boon is 45, but he shows no sign of slowing down.//STORY BY CHIA CHONG JIN
//PHOTOS BY ONG JI XUAN
//VIDEO BY PETER CHO
His prowess in the water naturally came in handy in his former role as an NDU diving instructor.
"Being conversant in swimming has allowed me to provide better training for my trainees, in terms of water confidence and swimming skills," explained the Assistant Team Manager of the SAFSA swim team.
In case you can't watch the video, here are the tips that 2WO Sia mentioned:
1. You must have passion for swimming, to be in the competitive scene. The commitment level and training standards are vastly different compared to leisure swimming, so take on the challenge only if you're sure you have the heart for the sport.
2. Just practising in the pool is not enough to become a good swimmer. Complement swimming practice with running to build up your stamina, or head to the gym to work on different areas of your body, especially your core muscles.
