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Vitamin D - The Importance of Getting Enough

We've heard how Vitamin D is important for us and typically associate it with getting lots of sunlight, but there's more to this beneficial nutrient than meets the eye. Now that we're heading into ...

5 Nutrition Tricks for Top Notch Swimming Performance

With all of the fad diets, training tips and random suggestions from gym salespeople, it's hard to know what nutrition tips work best for swimmers. Here are a few that will keep you in top shape fo...

Should Female Athletes Be Getting Different Nutrition?

Female athletes are at risk for nutrition deficiencies for a host of reasons. Some may be cutting back on calories for weight loss, while others are vegetarians and may be missing key nutrients. An...

What Carbohydrates Should You Eat During Your Diet?

3 Secrets to Smart Eating for Swimmers on Race Day

Swimmers know how critical timing is, and timing your meals on race day is just as important in helping you reach your competitive best. Knowing what foods and supplements to take, and when to take...

The Top Three Dinners for your Training Diet

Dinner is an especially important meal for your training diet because it is the last large, balanced meal before the next morning's practice or competition. Eating a well-balanced dinner will allow...

Casein vs Whey: What's the best source of protein for swimmers?

There's a lot of information out there about proteins and which are the best source of protein for swimmers. Here we break down the basics of two important proteins for swimmers and some considerat...

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...

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...