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About 10 years ago the PNA held a fitness clinic emphasizing stretching, nutrition, and body fat measurement. PNA's board decided to conduct an up-to-date clinic. This month's article shares some...
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 / Sports Medicine
When I was swimming competitively as a young girl, my ability to handle stress was not good, particularly at times of high stress like big swim meets. I went out much too fast in the 1960 Olympic...
Fitness / Training
It all starts with a familiar nagging voice in my head that says, “If you take a day off, you’ll compete better.” Soon, I’m having a discussion with myself, weighing the pros and cons, and I admit to myself “I know.”
Fitness / Sports Medicine / Training
Fatigue is a very common complaint and affects athletes of all ages, sizes and abilities. It is one of the most common complaints in the physician’s office, with one in every four patients stating that fatigue is disrupting his or her life.
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:
Fitness / Training
This is the time of year when a swimmer can begin anew. Perhaps your past training efforts have not been effective. You thought you were in pretty good shape, went to a meet and bombed. Don't worry. It happens to everyone including world class swimmers.
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.
