What is The Art of Swim Parenting?
Being a swim parent is not easy. If it were, we would likely have 2 million registered USA Swimming members, rather than 400,000.
Shout from the Stands: Michael Phelps Numerology, Life Path Number 5 Equals Olympic Success
“Olympic year 2016 would be Phelps’s Nine year. 9 means completion.”
Lessons from a 93 Year Old Swimmer: How To Live a Long, Healthy Life
What’s the formula for a long, healthy life? Four things: genetics, nutrition, exercise, being physically, mentally, and emotionally involved on a daily basis.
Bondi Beach in Brighton: England’s Successful Sea Swimming Centre
With many pools in the UK facing closure since the 2012 Olympic Games, the Brighton sea swimming center represents a glimmer of hope amidst an uncertain swimming future.
Do Not Pee or Poop in Pools Warns Center for Disease Control
CDC report strongly recommended not to “pee or poop in the water” in order to prevent dangerous chemicals from forming when that pee or poop chemically reacts with the chlorine.
Stand Up Swimmers, Sitting is Death
You may have heard that “sitting is the new smoking”. Or if you follow MobilityWOD founder and New York Times best selling author Dr. Kelly Starrett says “sitting is death”.
How Swimming Nearly Killed Me And Changed My Life
Courtesy of “swammer” Jeremy Kane, who is currently running for Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee. You can find out more about him and his campaign at KaneForMayor.com
Swimfluence’s June Box Is Here!
This week, Swimfluence delivered its first round of boxes. Each month subscribers to the service will receive a package on their doorstep containing 6 to 8 products designed to positively influence the lifestyle of a competitive swimmer.
16 History-Altering Moments in Olympic Swimming You Need to Know
In honor of Olympic day, we’ve compiled 16 of the great moments that have shaped Olympic swimming history:
Indicators – a Lesson in Mental Preparation
The dictionary defines indicator- as something “to give evidence of.” Have you ever used indicators to help you believe in yourself and get mentally ready for a big meet?
Fike Swim Products Reinvents the Kickboard with First-Ever Coreboard
THE BRICK is the world’s first-ever coreboard, a 6 lb weighted kickboard that turns any kick set into a total body workout that actually changes a swimmer’s body position in the water—even after the kicking is done.
One Tip for Swim Parents About Relays
I’ve heard stories repeatedly through the years of relay teams being let down by a swimmer. If you’ve got a kid who is fortunate to be picked for a relay, remember this is part of being a TEAM.
10 Misconceptions About Swimming
Swimming seems like an ideal sport, right? Not so fast. Just getting in the pool and swimming is not necessarily the key to unlocking all of its potential benefits.
Mental Health For Athletes: Light In A Pool of Darkness
Reading about other swimmers’ stories gave me the courage to share mine. I encourage others to take the time to ready these stories and understand the pain and emotions we all went through.
