Why Cool Down Exercises and Recovery are So Important for Swimmers
Part of a total performance swimming plan is recovery and the cool down exercises that you do after working out. Let’s focus on a few reasons why this step is critical to maintaining optimal performance.
5 Nutrition Tricks for Top Notch Swimming Performance
With all of the fad diets, training tips and random suggestions from gym salespeople, it’s hard to know what nutrition tips work best for swimmers. Here are a few that will keep you in top shape for your next meet.
How Iron Helps Swimmers with Their Performance
When it comes to nutrition for competitive swimmers, we often hear about protein and carbs. But what about all of the other nutrients, like iron, that swimmers need to compete as a top athlete?
Foods To Avoid On Race Day
Race day is no different from the rest of the season, but there’re some foods to avoid on race day that you might otherwise be able to enjoy now and then
Gold Medals Over 30: Historically Rare, But Expected in Rio
Just eight swimmers have won gold medals after the age of 30. Michael Phelps is one of four athletes with a great shot to join that list this week
2016 U.S. Olympic Trials Day 6 Finals Photo Vault
See photo highlights from the finals of day 6 at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Omaha, Nebraska.
Kevin Cordes Becomes 3rd-Fastest American in History in 100 Breast
Kevin Cordes became the third-fastest American 100 breaststroker in history this morning with 59.05 in prelims.
NCAA Runner-Up Will Licon Not Swimming 400 IM At US Trials
Will Licon will not swim the 400 IM at US Olympic Trials, instead opting for the 100 breast, 200 breast, and 200 IM.
Nutrition for Teenage Swimmers: How Much Protein is Right?
In addition to the significant amounts of food they require for training, adolescent swimmers have higher energy and nutrient needs than mature swimmers. Adolescents are still growing and developing, and growth requires proper nutrition and extra calories.
Rich Burns Inspires Masters Swimmers
Rich Burns, International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame swimmer and holder of 56 FINA Masters World Records, is a living inspiration to all masters swimmers.
Laura Val is One of the Best Masters Swimmers in the World
Beyond holding records in almost every category, she recently broke the World Record in the 200, 400, and 800 meter freestyles on her way to the World Record in the 1500 at a meet at the San Francisco Olympic Club.
Brendan Hansen Makes Post-Retirement Masters Debut in Austin
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Brendan Hansen made his post-retirement swimming debut, showing that “retiring from international-level swimming” isn’t necessarily the same…
Brendan Hansen To Compete In Austin Masters Meet This Weekend
Brendan Hansen is jumping back into the pool this weekend to compete in a Masters meet hosted by his own Austin Swim Club.
Olympic Experience: Does It Really Matter?
DeSantis and the Viking take a look at the stats to determine how much past Olympic experience should weigh in toward national selection criteria.
Van der Burgh Ready for Rio After Reigniting His Passion for the Sport
Olympic champion Cameron van der Burgh discusses how he changed his approach after the 2014 Commonwealth Games…
