Swimmer Etiquette: Part One
Every swim team has those people…the feet-touchers, pool peeing people, early leavers, you know what I’m talking about. This post is dedicated to those people because although sometimes someone will tell you to cut it…
Catapult Start Tips: Competitive Swimming
Intro: Catapult Swimming Start Now-a-days swimming technique is becoming more and more refined as swimmers become faster and faster. In order to work towards becoming as faster you have to do two things: build strength…
Burnout in Athletics
Burnout in Athletics: An Article by Michael Hay Burnout is a common issue amongst high level athletes. Understanding the possible causes and affects of burnout can help us deal with the symptoms and better…
Biggest Mistake of My Life…Flavorless Protein
So today a friend of mine offered me a bag of free flavorless protein. Of course I wasn’t about to say no to free protein so I accepted. Did my workout today. Felt great. Time…
Junior World’s Champion: A Story of Success
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Why Should I Swim?
There are tons of sports and exercises out there for you to try, so why should you try swimming? Simply by asking the question, “Why should I swim?” is the first step in learning why swimming is very beneficial for your health. Swimming isn’t a very…
Why You Can’t Lose Fat Swimming
While swimming increases your heart rate, makes you sweat, and works your muscles it isn’t always an effective way to lose those pounds. You could be swimming for years and years and never lose fat swimming… Not working hard enough I hate to tell you this,…
Swimmer Muscles: Tricep Routine
So you want to build some big ticeps, look good, and feel great? It can be difficult to decide on a tricep routine especially when you normally don’t work your triceps. Although many sports exercise the triceps, few rely as heavily on them as swimming.…
Transitioning From Season to Post-Season
So you’ve wrapped up your swim season with one last big meet, but now what? You’ve got all the time in the world to sleep in, do homework, go to parties on the weekend, but what about staying in shape? Many swimmers after the season…
Does Swimming Give You Abs? Duh!
Ever wonder why swimmers usually have great abs? It isn’t because the water dissolves belly fat… but it is because swimmers are constantly stabilizing and flipping in the water. Swimming is a great workout for better abs because not only is it a cardiovascular activity…
Swimming Benefits: What Most Don’t Realize
Wondering how swimming benefits your body and helps reach fitness goals? Swimming benefits are huge but people fail to see them. At my college there is a time for open swim in our giant sixteen lane pool; however, only a few students and professors ever…
Swimming Workout for Sprinters
Looking for a swimming workout for sprinters? This site is dedicated to helping swimmers of all levels get fit and faster. I’m personally a sprint swimmer so this post was pretty easy to write. I’ve had some terrible sprint practices before and since you’re here you…
Swimming: Flip Turn Technique Drill
Flip Turn Technique Drill Some friends and myself decided to go to the pool today because one of them had to record a video of him doing a flip turn for a class. Being the resourceful person I am, I decided to record the flip…
How to Prevent Blood Sugar Issues During Exercise
Do you find it difficult to stay active while having diabetes? Here are some things you can do to help prevent blood sugar issues while you workout. I have had diabetes since I was about five years old and I’m almost twenty now so it’s been…
