Missy Franklin to star alongside Gronkowski, Pippen in FOX special ‘Beat the Champions’
U.S. Olympian Missy Franklin will star in a new FOX TV special called “Beat the Champions,” which will pit her and two other professional athletes against amateur athletes in handicapped competitions.
3 Healthy Dessert Alternatives During Competition Season
This time of year is particularly busy for swimmers. Let’s take a look at three alternatives you can incorporate into your diet to help you stay committed to proper nutrition.
Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #6 Beisel Throws it Back to her First Olympic Medal
Elizabeth Beisel (above) at the 2012 Olympic Trials in Omaha, NE.
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.
How to Strength Train on the Pool Deck
No Weight Room? No Problem! Let’s discuss all the equipment and tools you may need to execute proper strength training on the pool deck.
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.
4 Ways to Make the Most Out of Swimming Outside in the Summer
For most swimmers, the warmer weather means a change of venue. The stuffy indoor pools are put in the past…
German swimstar Florian Vogel rescues woman from drowning
According to different German press releases, German national swim team member Florian Vogel jumped into the river Isar in Munich on Wednesday to save a drowning woman.
4 Tips for Easier Summer Swim Meet Travel
Summer meets can be long and your amount of travel can quickly add up. Elite athletes respond to these circumstances by staying consistent with their routines and continuing to treat their bodies well with healthy choices on the road.
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
How To Blast Better Breakouts In Swimming
The fastest part of your swim is the first underwater following the dive. The next fastest part is your underwater following the turn. How good your breakouts are determines how much of that speed you can carry into the swim.
47 New Michael Phelps Photos For #PhelpsFans
Mike Lewis captured 47 images of Michael Phelps in Santa Clara, and, at your request, we’ve loaded them all into one post. You’re welcome.
WADA claims FINA ignored info requests, causing two-year delay in Kylie Palmer doping case
Yet another wrinkle in the ongoing anti-doping saga involving Olympian Kylie Palmer: WADA now blames FINA for the two-year delay between test and punishment, saying the swimming federation ignored info requests.
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.
