The Diet Detective: Must-Know Summer Health Tips
From knowing whether or not to avoid swimming after you eat to reasons why sweet corn is a good energy food, these tips will help you stay healthy thi
By Charles Stuart PlatkinSwimming Articles & Techniques
Swim Bag Essentials
Packing the perfect swim bag for you and your kids is the first step for a successful day of swimming. Goggles, sunscreen and six more essentials shou
By Samantha Guzman
Brush Up on Your Pool Talk With This Handy Swimming Glossary
"On the bottom, we're going to descend 5 x 200 at 3:00, even split, 3:1 with full gear." If that makes no sense to you, it's time to brush up on your
By Alex Kostich
Get in the swim, not swimmer's ear
If your child spends a lot of time in the water, he or she could be susceptible to swimmer's ear an infection of the ear canal. Learn the symptoms,
By Kansas City Star
Open Water Swimming Tips and Training
Whether you're stepping out of the pool for the first time or a seasoned open water racer, check out these open water tips and training articles to im
The Forgotten Workout: Long Intervals
Be a better triathlete with long intervals and learn how to do them correctly.
By Matt Fitzgerald
7 Training Workouts to Improve Swimming Strength
Becoming a faster swimmer isn't just about adding more laps in the pool. Training outside of the water is arguably just as important, and these moves
By Sarah Wassner Flynn
5 Steps to Master the Freestyle Kick for a Triathlon Swim
Learn how to make your freestyle kick work for you, not against you, during a triathlon.
By Kevin Koskella and Chris Hague
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