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3 Reasons Swimmers Shouldn't Skip Their Cool Down Exercises

Swimmers often have busy schedules; we're rushing from a training session back to class, or from an early morning swim practice into a busy day full of meetings. When we're in this kind of rush, on...

Meet Rich Burns: An Inspiring Masters Swimmer!

We spoke with Rich Burns, International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame swimmer and holder of 56 FINA Masters World Records. Rich, whose signature stroke is the backstroke, currently swims with the T...

Improve Your Swimmer's Diet With These 8 Superfoods

Superfoods are something that should be a part of every swimmer's nutrition plan. They are great sources of nutrients that don't add preservatives and artificial ingredients to your diet. Enjoy som...

Why It's Crucial to Avoid Tainted Supplements

Federal regulators, sports authorities, and school committees all warn athletes and consumers against the dangers of taking tainted supplements. These tainted products are found in everything from ...

Vitamin B Complex and Why It's Important for Swimmers

There are certain nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that we all need for our bodies to function properly. And when you're putting your body through strenuous training and exercise, as most swimmers...

Why Swimmers Need to Protect Against Calcium Deficiency

What Age Should Your Child Join a Swimming Club?

There are so many benefits to joining sports for children; social camaraderie, physical development, and discipline training. Many of our featured Masters swimmers and Olympic athletes started thei...

Meet Rick Colella: One of the World's Most Elite Swimmers!

Our featured athlete this week is elite swimmer and bronze medalist Rick Colella. Known for his signature 200 meter breaststroke, Rick competed in the '72 and '76 Olympics and now swims with a team...

What You Need to Know about Calcium

Part of maintaining a proper swim training routine is paying attention to your nutrition. Eating a well-balanced meal plan with the right minerals and nutrients is critical when the time comes it c...

The Challenges of Coaching Different Age Groups

Is coaching an art or a science? It's definitely a little bit of both, but one thing is for certain - when you're coaching different ages, the challenges of coaching can be quite daunting sometimes...