Acid Reflux occurs when the muscles in the lower esophagus do not properly close, and allow acid that has built up in the stomach to leak...

What is focus? It is defined as the mental energy allocated to certain cues. But in swimming concentration and focus -key ingredients to...

Whether it's the season start or the end, it is always a good time to address burnout. As many of you know, the amount of pool time that...

Eating- a swimmer's second favorite thing to do in life! We like to talk about food. We like to chatter about what sounds good to eat...

The turn of the nineteenth century brought on a new cultural trend- Health. Resorts such as the infamous Battle Creek Sanatorium were...

In art, water has long been used as a symbol of purity and cleansing; but it can also be symbolic of those things that are hostile and...

My newest obsession... Skyr! Skyr is an Icelandic dairy product, that has been a Icelandic staple for nearly 1,000 years. It is even...

We’ve all read about the proverbial runner’s high, the cush euphoric feeling runners claim to achieve after miles of sweat, stride and...

Are You Swimming Stressful? Many things can cause athletes to feel sports related anxiety. Morning Practice Meets Championships Coach...

For some swimmers personal bests and perfect technique come easily. But not all swim seasons end with a big bang! For some it is more a...

Or moving while you stretch- is a great way to improve your mobility. Stretching through your joints full range of motion prepares an...

It is said that Michael Phelps size-14 feet can bend 15 degrees farther at the ankle than most other swimmers, effectively turning his...

Ways Acid Might Be Affecting Your Swimming Did you know that the body needs to maintain a balance of acidity for maximal health? If the...

Everyone knows that eating the right types of foods can improve your energy levels, affect your sleeping patterns, and impact your...

Newton's Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. That applies even to swimming- and...

Swimming naturally strengthens your feet and legs. It improves circulation and allows better blood flow to your lower extremities. But...

Most swimmers are already well acquainted with the benefits that dryland exercises can provide their swimming. In regards to both their...

The definition of coordination is the ability to execute smooth, accurate, controlled motor responses. As a swimmer, it's fine to take...

Eating To Swim Athletes have higher protein requirements. Micronutrients play an important role in improving energy levels, blood...

Out of all of the strokes, Butterfly is widely understood to be the most difficult and physically demanding to execute properly. At its...