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Are you a Masters swimmer who does not swim Masters competitions? Do you love to swim but conventional swim meets don't excite you? Then, you are known as the "fitness swimmer," and you make up an estimated 50-60% of all Masters members.
Fitness / Training
Swimming is a year around sport, but only if you stay motivated year around. Have you noticed that some swimmers never seem to tire of swimming, while some swim in spurts or seasons, and others only...
Fitness
Matisse is my favorite artist. You may have seen some of his drawings of swimmers late in his career. When I look at his work, I look at the "big picture," yet, what truly makes much of his work so...
Fitness
It is the end of the long course and open water seasons and time to prepare Halloween costumes and plan for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. But, have you thought about your swimming plans? The...
Fitness
When I signed on to do one of the first swims in the USMS Fitness Committee’s Virtual Swim Series, I had no idea where it would lead me. Being from Oregon, I had to do Crater Lake right after Lake...
Fitness / Training
When people choose to get “fit,” many people think that it means to workout as often as possible, pushing as hard as possible. What happens is that people often become too tired, too exhausted,...
Fitness / Training
Swimmers need to be creative at times, to maintain a training program, when their regular pools are not available. Walking, running, cycling and weight training (light weights/high reps) are good...
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.
