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Don’t assume that the ingredients listed on the supplement label, and only those ingredients, are present in the amounts stated. There is essentially no regulation of the supplement industry.
Fitness / Sports Medicine
Have you ever wondered why you feel like the flu is coming on just before a meet or an important event? I have known swimmers who can actually will themselves to feel sick days before a meet.
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 / 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 / Sports Medicine / Training
You wake up the morning after a particularly strenuous workout. Your muscles have that familiar ache which brings back the words of your childhood coach, “No pain, no gain.” “Boy,” you think,...
Fitness / Sports Medicine
In the not too distant past, people viewed pregnancy as a time of confinement. Women expected to drastically limit their activities. With the fitness boom, more and more women began exercising...
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.
