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14 Ways To Tell You Come From a Swimming Family

14 Ways To Tell You Come From a Swimming Family By J.P. Mortenson Due to the sport's all-consuming nature, swimming inevitably becomes a family affair. And once your family becomes a swimming family, the sport will affect your home life in more ways than you could have ever imagined! Here are 15 way...

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7 of the Biggest Swimming 'Ughs'; Stop Touching My Feet!

7 of the Biggest Swimming 'Ughs'; Stop Touching My Feet! Swimming every day with the same people can be fun, but can also be a little frustrating. In the sport of swimming, you create friendships with people that will last a lifetime, but sometimes their etiquette will drive you crazy. Here are seve...

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Wellness Wednesday: Go for a Swim for These 6 Mental Health Benefits

Go for a Swim for These 6 Mental Health Benefits By Proteeti Sinha Researchers have found that swimming promotes both physical and mental well-being; this isn't news to anyone who regularly frequents the pool deck. But there are additional benefits that you may not be aware of that extend beyond the...

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Tech Tuesday: 10 Ways to Increase the Life of Your Racing Suit

10 Ways to Increase the Life of Your Racing Suit By Bri Groves Suits are a necessity for water sports, but they can be expensive. Racing suits are sold at an even higher price, eventually wear out, and are relied on by swimmers during peak performance. Suit life can be extended if properly maintaine...

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A Look at Swimmer Muscles by Stroke

A Look at Swimmer Muscles by Stroke By Bri Groves, Swimming World College Intern, in collaboration with the creator of Swim Science, Dr. G. John Mullen It’s no surprise that swimmers keep their bodies in peak shape and their commitment comes with an added benefit for fans. Not only can we watch them...

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The SwimLight - Getting to Know Gabi Albiero (Video)

As a senior superstar for the University of Louisville, Gabi Albiero is a thrilling presence in college swimming. She stands out as an exciting athlete to watch because of her consistently outstanding swimming. Albiero excels in the fast-paced sprint freestyle and butterfly events, and was a huge co...

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The Benefits of Adding Running to Your Training Program

The Benefits of Adding Running to Your Training Program Swimmers, you won’t want to hear this. What if I told you that running could actually benefit your swimming? Yes, you read that correctly. Running, the dreaded activity that most swimmers avoid at all costs, can help you swim fast...

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Wellness Wednesday: 5 Strategies to Build Excellent Team Culture

5 Strategies to Build Excellent Team Culture The cultivation of great team culture is critical to a team’s success. Anytime a swimmer is looking for a new swim team, it's likely that one of their primary concerns will be how well the team gets along, as teamwork makes the swimming experience far mor...

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Poll of the Week: Who Served As a Mentor During Your Swimming Career?

Poll of the Week: Who Served As a Mentor During Your Swimming Career? This week's installment of "Outside the Lines: A Swimmer's Life" examines the importance of a mentor in the sport of swimming. Whether an athlete relies on a coach, teammate, parent or sibling, it can be helpful to have someone to...