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Foods to Avoid While Training for Swimmers

We've focused quite a bit on nutrition for optimal swimming performance, but let's talk about some of the foods to avoid that can sabotage all of those hours at the pool and gym. 1. Spicy and fatty...

The Best Liquid Sports Supplements for Proper Hydration & Performance

We've talked about how snacks are an important part of the nutrition plan for any swimmer who wants to get the most out of their training and perform their best. Just like what you snack on, what y...

The Perfect Protein Pancakes For Swimmers + FREE Recipe

If you are training and doing intense athletic activities, as most swimmers are, it’s vital that you’re getting the right amount of nutrients in your diet. As we’ve talked about before: athletes ne...

For Goodness Shakes! Do Protein Shakes Work?

For goodness shakes! If you think protein shakes only benefit bodybuilders and weight lifters, think again. Many athletes who participate in endurance sports, including swimmers, tend to focus on c...

4 Reasons Why Milk is Among the Best Sports Drinks for Swimmers

We’ve all seen the advertising about milk: “It does a body good”. But what about swimmers' bodies and those of you training for swim meets and competitions? In this article, we’ll take a look at ho...

10 Stay-In-The-Bag Snacks For A Healthy Athletes Diet

As you read earlier this week, snacks are an important part of an athlete’s training and a healthy athlete's diet.  Since not every athlete has access to a refrigerator, your snack should be portab...

Sports Supplements for Swimmers: Are Vitamin Supplements Good For You?

To supplement or not to supplement? You don’t need a Shakespearean soliloquy to answer this question, but it is helpful to know when to take sports supplements as a part of your athletic training ...