Swimming
Olympic Breaststroke Technique
Traditionally, the breaststroke is the easiest but slowest stroke in the sport of swimming. But breaststroke form improvements are rapidly occurring, propelling faster times, most notably as when Japanese schoolboy [...]
Check Your Freestyle Swim Stroke: Correcting Form Mistakes
Although many people can swim the common freestyle, poor stroke mechanics are probably limiting their potential success. It's essential to find the right balance between drag elimination and force production, [...]
Develop Shoulder Stability for Swimming With the Arm Bar
Swimming fitness is a broad versatile term. Not only is swimming great for cardiovascular capacity, but also, since swimming is low impact, it's perfect for rest and recovery. The lack [...]
5 Made-for-TV Movies About Olympic Athletes
Incredible athletes with inspiring backstories performed at their ultimate peak during the 2012 Summer Olympics. Collectively and individually, Americans and Brits enthusiastically supported their athletes on the world stage. But [...]
How to Prevent Swimmer's Shoulder
Too often, shoulder injuries slow, interrupt or end promising swimming careers. An estimated 80 percent of swimmers suffer from shoulder pain at some point in their careers (McMaster, 1993). However, [...]
Rebekah Steen's Blog, "Goldfish Kiss," Keeps You Bikini-Ready
Rebekah Steen has a simple motto: "Life's a beach. Wear a bikini." However, many girls don't share Steen's enthusism for the 2-piece swimsuit. Even some of the most active high [...]
Designing a Swim Training Program: the BTRE Protocol
Swimming events in the Summer Olympics often inspire people to hit the pool for swim training. Unfortunately, most efforts to start (or resurrect) a swimming program fade within a few [...]
Get Instantly Faster by Improving Your Freestyle Swim Kick Technique
The freestyle swim kick plays an integral part in swimming success. Balancing drag and propulsion while executing this skill is a unique continuum in the sport of swimming. The goal [...]
Play It Safe With Certified Dietary Supplements
Whether they are Olympic hopefuls or members of collegiate or high school teams, athletes strive to perform at their highest levels. They are dedicated to proper training and good nutrition, [...]
Monster iSport In-Ear Headphones: Great for Runners—and Even Swimmers!
Until recently, headphones were an afterthought to me. What Apple included in the iPhone box worked just fine, and I scoffed at friends who swore by their expensive headphones. When [...]