PSA: Never Drink and Dive (Video)
Stockholm Konstsim Herr, the World Champion men’s synchronized swimming club from Sweden, took part in an experiment to highlight the dangers of swimming while drunk.
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.
Thorpe Opens Up About Depression for Huff Post’s Young Minds Matter
The goal of Young Minds Matter is to create conversation around mental and emotional health with children so they feel loved, valued and understood…
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.
Skimming Cycling to the Amazon to Raise Money for Children’s Hospital
Mark Skimming will be cycling from Machu Picchu to the the Amazon in an effort to raise money for the Wallace and Gromit’s Grand Appeal, which supports the Bristol Children’s Hospital…
An Injury Can Break Your Body, but it Can’t Break Your Spirit
My freshman season in college was going perfectly. I loved my team, my coaches, I was having a blast in college, I killed it at my November invite, and winter training was right around the corner.
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #7 Kyle Grissom’s Big Anchor Leg
USC’s Uytengsu Aquatic Center, where the Trojans defeated Cal in a narrow one point victory.
6 Excuse-Busting Tips for Swimmers
Elite swimmers recognize the value in having ultimate accountability with their swimming. Here are 6 tips for busting the excuse-making loop.
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…
The 18th Annual Euro Meet Luxembourg: A Record-Setting Event!
For many members of the global swimming community, Luxembourg is known as the home of the Euro Meet, which just celebrated its highly successful 18th year from the 29th -31st of January, 2016.
Eating Out of a Swim Meet
Most of us are lucky; we have the opportunity to eat every day, several times per day. At swim meets, it gets even crazier; food is everywhere. You need fuel to perform, that’s one of our core beliefs at AthleticFoodieTM, but it’s critical that you don’t eat over-eat around competitions.
Building Community and Belonging in a Swim Team
Community building activities help facilitate good communication between swimmers and coaches and create a sense of trust and respect that promotes the full engagement of all swimmers everyday.
