Is Acid Reflux Affecting Your Swimming
Acid Reflux occurs when the muscles in the lower esophagus do not properly close, and allow acid that has built up in the stomach to leak...
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- Jul 29
- 2 min
Don't Swim Distracted
What is focus? It is defined as the mental energy allocated to certain cues. But in swimming concentration and focus -key ingredients to...
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- Jul 25
- 4 min
Swimming and Anemia
Eating- a swimmer's second favorite thing to do in life! We like to talk about food. We like to chatter about what sounds good to eat...
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- Jul 25
- 3 min
Sports & Sportswear
The turn of the nineteenth century brought on a new cultural trend- Health. Resorts such as the infamous Battle Creek Sanatorium were...
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- Jul 25
- 2 min
Mindset and Swimming
In art, water has long been used as a symbol of purity and cleansing; but it can also be symbolic of those things that are hostile and...
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- Jul 25
- 1 min
Icelandic Skyr
My newest obsession... Skyr! Skyr is an Icelandic dairy product, that has been a Icelandic staple for nearly 1,000 years. It is even...
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- Jul 25
- 2 min
Swimmer's High- Is It Real?
We’ve all read about the proverbial runner’s high, the cush euphoric feeling runners claim to achieve after miles of sweat, stride and...
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- Jul 25
- 3 min
Learn To Swim Mindful
Are You Swimming Stressful? Many things can cause athletes to feel sports related anxiety. Morning Practice Meets Championships Coach...
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- Jul 25
- 3 min
Swim Mom to Swim Mom
For some swimmers personal bests and perfect technique come easily. But not all swim seasons end with a big bang! For some it is more a...
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- Jul 25
- 1 min
Dynamic Stretching
Or moving while you stretch- is a great way to improve your mobility. Stretching through your joints full range of motion prepares an...
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- Jul 25
- 2 min
Don't Underestimate the Importance of Mobility
It is said that Michael Phelps size-14 feet can bend 15 degrees farther at the ankle than most other swimmers, effectively turning his...
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- Jul 25
- 4 min
Lactic Acidosis
Ways Acid Might Be Affecting Your Swimming Did you know that the body needs to maintain a balance of acidity for maximal health? If the...
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- Jul 25
- 3 min
Food is your mood
Everyone knows that eating the right types of foods can improve your energy levels, affect your sleeping patterns, and impact your...
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- Jul 25
- 1 min
Backstroke Catch
Newton's Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. That applies even to swimming- and...
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- Jul 25
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Taking Care Of Your Feet
Swimming naturally strengthens your feet and legs. It improves circulation and allows better blood flow to your lower extremities. But...
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- Jul 25
- 2 min
Weight Training For Swimmers
Most swimmers are already well acquainted with the benefits that dryland exercises can provide their swimming. In regards to both their...
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- Jul 25
- 1 min
Developing Coordination With Dryland
The definition of coordination is the ability to execute smooth, accurate, controlled motor responses. As a swimmer, it's fine to take...
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- Jul 25
- 2 min
Nutrient Deficiency
Eating To Swim Athletes have higher protein requirements. Micronutrients play an important role in improving energy levels, blood...
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- Jul 25
- 3 min
Building Better Fly
Out of all of the strokes, Butterfly is widely understood to be the most difficult and physically demanding to execute properly. At its...
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