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Shocking Swimming Records

People do crazy things all the time, but sometimes these things are borderline unbelievable. Here’s a sampling of some of the most amazing swimming feats humans have achieved.     Hold Your Breath ...

Myth Busted: Eating Before Swimming

I’m willing to bet most of you have heard the saying “Don’t go swimming for at least an hour after you eat that or you’ll get a cramp and die!” Mothers the world over tell their children this for f...

Spice Up Your Swimming Routine

Ready to improve your swimming routine, but bored and overwhelmed by Google’s list of training tips for triathletes? The list of ways to improve your swimming technique is as vast and varied as an ...

exerciseThe Lazy Swimmer’s Guide to Increased Endurance

The Lazy Swimmer’s Guide to Increased Endurance

Okay, so you want to know how to build endurance for swimming, but you’re feeling a little lazy as of late. That’s okay! You don’t have to be Ryan Lochte or Missy Franklin to increase your swimming...

Train for a Swim Race Without Water

Why? Did your gym membership expire? Your favorite lake still contains chunks of ice? You’re on deployment in the Middle East and pools are hard to find?   Never fear, there’s no need to despair be...

Swimming Helps You Lose Fat

Swimming may not have the convenience factor of just grabbing a pair of running shoes and hitting the road, but it’s a great way to trim fat, shape up and slim down. No other exercise more effectiv...