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VIDEO: How former Yale swimmer Siphiwe Baleka revolutionized truck driving fitness

FOX Sports Live put together the video above, an interesting look at how one former Yale swimmer overcame adversity in his athletic career, only to change the game entirely for the profession of truck driving.

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Make Training Fun with the Mermaid Fin

There is often only one opportunity to introduce a child to the sport of swimming. The FINIS Mermaid Fin is a legitimate early training tool that introduces our great sport in a fun and imaginative way, making it a great addition to any backyard pool or swim center.

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What To Do When You Can’t Get In The Pool

Whether it’s swimmer’s ear, a foot in a cast, stitches or a skin infection, most swimmers have been stuck on the side of the pool at some point in their career. Here are some tips to keep yourself in swim-shape until you can get back in the water.

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ISHOF Announces Recipients of the Inaugural Esther Award

“Esther Williams was a national swimming champion in 1939. Unable to compete in the 1940 Olympics because of WWII, she turned professional and swam alongside Olympic Champion and Tarzan star Johnny Weissmuller in the Billy Rose Aquacade in San Francisco.”

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New Agility Paddles, Strapless Paddles Designed For Maximizing Efficiency

FINIS Agility Paddles help a swimmer focus on improving their stroke technique while maintaining a natural feel. (Swim Photo Credit: FSI)

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Michael Phelps Named Fittest Man of All Time By Men’s Health

(Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)

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Dear Katrina interviews Olympic Coach, Ross Gerry on dryland tips – part 3

Dear Katrina – part three with Olympic Coach and former Stanford Coach, Ross Gerry. He shares tips for swimmers to…

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Keeping Track of Your Heart Rate

Heart rate is something that is important to monitor for athletes, especially competitive athletes. Not only is it good for people to know heart rates for their health, the human heart rate is a fantastic indicator of fitness level.

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Dear Katrina

Katrina is an Olympian, Marriage & Family Therapist, college Psychology instructor, and a peak performance & health coach for many fields, including sport psychology, fitness and nutrition.

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4 SUPERFOODS YOU’RE NOT EATING BUT SHOULD BE

Vegan Ultraman and “Finding Ultra” author Rich Roll provides his list of the “Top 4 Superfoods You’re Not Eating But Should Be”

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Triathlon Corner: It’s All About Technique

Triathlon Corner with Ultraman Rich Roll : It’s all about Technique

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