3 Reasons Physical Therapists Should Prove Their Value to Swim Coaches
Physical therapists can provide knowledge and expertise that enhances the overall training and successful outcomes of the coach’s team. Yet, physical therapists have many times been seen as an intrusion to the training demands outlined by the coach.
Is There Gait Dysfunction in Swimming?
4 Instances Gluteal Inactivation Inhibits Swimming Performance
The Top 3 Dinners for your Swim Training Diet
Dinner is an especially important meal for your training diet because it is the last large, balanced meal before next morning’s practice or competition.
Why Fat is Important to Your Diet
The media can portray fat in a negative light, leading many athletes to believe that eating dietary fat will make them fat. This is far from the truth.
Georgia’s Deadly Tradition of the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ Swimmer
I’ve been a loyal University of Georgia swim fan for more than a decade, and I’m beginning to notice a trend from Bauerle’s Bulldogs: one-trick ponies are put out to pasture.
SMU Groundbreaking Pool Showcase
SMU broke ground on Friday, February 26th, on the Robson Lindley Aquatics Center and the Barr-McMillion Natatorium. The new Aquatics Center will replace the historic Perkins Natatorium that was torn down 2 years ago.
4 Tips for Championships Success
You want all the work you’ve put in this season to pay off at exactly the right time, the championship meets. There’s no better feeling than realizing a dream you’ve worked so hard for. Many athletes think swimming fast at the big meet is a big mystery, but it doesn’t need to be.
After School Snacks For Swimmers
Most athletes are “starving” when they finish school. Think about what it’s like to finish school and be headed straight to swim practice for three hours…sound familiar?!
What Carbohydrates Should You Eat During Your Diet?
Dietary choices as a swimmer can give you an edge or sabotage all of the hours you spent training. So it’s important to pay attention to what you eat and when you eat. This is especially true with carbohydrates…
Biggest Worry about Olympic Trials answered by Mutual of Omaha
If you’re a swimmer going to U.S. Olympic Trials, you are in for the most inspirational meet you will ever see. But the biggest concern of you (and your coach) is where you are going to train while enjoying this amazing event.
Vitamin D – The Importance of Getting Enough
We’ve heard how Vitamin D is important for us and typically associate it with getting lots of sunlight, but there’s more to this beneficial nutrient than meets the eye.
Plant Proteins equal Swimming Power
You’ve likely heard that plant proteins are not sufficient for athletes, not true! It is possible to consume all of the protein you need from non-animal sources.
Iron Image: How Hosszu Has Excelled At Branding In An ‘Unbranded’ Sport
The attributes that have led to Katinka Hosszu’s profound success in the pool – hard work, endurance, and a refusal to pass up any opportunity for a win – are what have her brand one of swimming’s most-recognizable worldwide.
10 Stay-In-The-Bag Snacks For A Healthy Athlete’s Diet
Swimmers are on the go! Your snacks should be portable and capable of staying fresh for hours inside your gym bag, backpack, or locker. Here are the best snacks for swimmers and athletes in general…
