Why you should start swimming as an adult
Whatever your reasons are for seeking out swim training later in life, one thing is for sure – you are getting fit and taking a step towards your health. And that is a positive thing!
Missy Franklin Partners with SafeSplash Brands
Franklin to influence teaching curriculum and brand expansion at SafeSplash Swim Schools and Swimtastic Swim Schools
Three Tips for Swim Parents About Effort
As parents, we all want our kids to do their best. We want to see an honest effort from our kids at school and in the pool. Is there anything we can do to promote effort and a good work ethic?
Tritonwear Showdown: Men’s 200 Free Gold, 2004 Athens Olympics
By the time the Olympics came to Athens in 2004, Ian Thorpe and Pieter van den Hoogenband were already legends in the global swimming community. Michael Phelps was a rapidly rising star…
Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Better Recovery
Reducing inflammation after your swim workout allows your muscles to repair efficiently and will also eliminate that soreness that sometimes creeps up a few hours after your intense training.
How to do the Backstroke Spin Drill
The backstroke spin drill is one of the most effective ways of teaching swimmers to accelerate the straight arms quickly through the recovery phase of the stroke cycle.
Jolyn Lookbook: Tulum Soak
Photographer: Hailley Howard @hailleyhoward – Models: Alicia Brittany @aliciabrittany
Fike Swim Announces THE SWAG with New Commercial
Fike has built a bag for swimmers’ unique needs, offering the most storage in the most user-friendly way with the coolest features.
6 Tips for Swim Parents About Last Ditch
How our swimmers react–whether they make the cut or not–depends in part on how we act as parents. Here are a few tips for parents about last ditch meets…
Snacks for Swimmers: Timing is Important Outside of the Pool, Too
Knowing what snacks to eat and when to refuel can provide you an edge over your best time and your opponents.
Hydrate the Healthy Way: Hydration for Swimmers
How important is hydration for swimmers and will it impact your overall athletic performance?
Adrian and Thiago score most dominant races in pre-taper competition
This past weekend (June 4-5th), the last major American swim competitions were held before swimmers begin to taper for both U.S. Trials and the Olympic Games.
Olympian David Berkoff Believes USA Swimming Should Ban Brock Turner
USA Swimming did not “ban” Brock Turner, but Olympic Gold Medalist Dave Berkoff believes they should.
Professional Mermaid Merle Liivand tries to Qualify to Rio Olympics
Estonia is a Nordic country where it is hard to train and be an open water Swimmer due to cold weather conditions. It’s new step on a female athlete side to compete in distance- marathon swimming.
Nutrition for Teenage Swimmers: How Much Protein is Right?
In addition to the significant amounts of food they require for training, adolescent swimmers have higher energy and nutrient needs than mature swimmers. Adolescents are still growing and developing, and growth requires proper nutrition and extra calories.
