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Sports psychology isn’t just for the elite athlete. It’s for all of us!! Sports psychology deals with our mental skills. We train our physical skills when we are in the pool so what not our mental skills too?
Fitness / Health and Nutrition
In the eyes of the Olympic Committee caffeine has been a controlled or restricted substance for many years. However, in 2004, the World Anti Doping Agency removed caffeine from its prohibited list....
Fitness / Sports Medicine / Training
In 2004 the Food And Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine released new Dietary Reference Intakes for water, sodium and other electrolytes. The recommendations are for the average adult, who...
Fitness / Sports Medicine
According to the most recent estimates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the ozone layer is being depleted at a rate of 4 to 6 percent each decade. This means additional UV...
Fitness
Fast Food…if you gotta have it, have these!The Center for Science in the Public Interest has just released a new report on the best and worst fast foods. If you find yourself traveling to a lot of pool meets this winter and need to eat on the run here are their top five choices:
The USMS website contains articles about sports medicine, health, and nutrition. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional or medical advice on personal health matters. For personal medical advice, or if you are concerned about a medical condition or injury, see your healthcare provider for evaluation and care. The USMS website also contains articles about swim training and technique, including drills and workouts. All swimmers should be evaluated by a healthcare professional prior to beginning swim training. In addition, consult with a trained coach when introducing new technique or drills to your swim training program.
