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Renwick to Take Part in Get Inspired Q&A

After winning gold in the 4 x 200 freestyle relay in Kazan Robbie Renwick is ready to inspire Scottish youth to become more active…

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The Ides of March

“Beware The Ides of March!” Had Julius Caesar not been a strong swimmer, we would never know the term – he would have died in 48 BCE and never lived to die on the Ides of March in 45 BCE.

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4 Swim Parent Tips About Team Loyalty

If we value loyalty, we will want our kids to be loyal, too. We want them to succeed, but also to be part of a bigger picture—adding to our community, not taking from it.

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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.

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7 Reasons You Should Absolutely Date a Swimmer

Even with the smell of chlorine and the laser focus on something that isn’t you, you wouldn’t want to be…

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#SwimMomMonday: A Conversation with Carol Arakelian

SwimMomMonday talks with the mother of Caroline and Nick Arakelian, fresh off winning their second consecutive NCAA titles with Queens University of Charlotte.

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Is There Gait Dysfunction in Swimming?

4 Instances Gluteal Inactivation Inhibits Swimming Performance

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #2 TeamUSA Drops It Like It’s Hot

Check out some of Team USA’s swim stars and their dance moves at #2.

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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.

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7 Struggles of the Off Season Swimmer

#4 – Training Guilt, one of the seven struggles of the off season swimmer.

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12 Things You Learn Becoming a Swim Parent

The lifestyle of a swim parent and swimmer is no joke. Here are 12 things you learn on your way to becoming a swim mom or a swim dad.

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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.

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Want To Live Like Michael Phelps?

A Baltimore-based loft believed to be owned by Michael Phelps is up for sale.

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Win 50 Free Custom Woven Swim Team Towels!

Use the following hashtag when posting photos of your new towels on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter for a chance to win 50 free 30” x 60” beach towels. #CustomWovenTowels

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Happy Birthday To Us! A Look Back As SwimSwam Turns 4

It’s March 8th, 2016, and that means your favorite swimming news website has officially turned 4 years old, completing one full Olympic cycle of bringing you the best in aquatic news and entertainment!

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