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As you down that steaming cup of coffee in the early morning before swim practice, or sip espresso before the first swim event of the big meet, it may cross your mind that this may not be benefiting your performance or your health. What are the facts regarding caffeine use?
Sports Medicine / Training
Are you exhausted after every workout? Are you attacking every set like a madman? Do you believe in NO PAIN NO GAIN? Are you disappointed that you did not improve your times as much as you had hoped...
Sports Medicine / Training
This is a continuation of the discussion of heart rate monitoring, focused on using the target heart rates to determine your specific training level.
In my last article I stated that swimmers are...
Sports Medicine / Training
Coach Kevin Polansky describes how to gather your resting and maximum heart rates, and how to use them to figure various levels of target training heart rates.
Fitness / Sports Medicine
Dr. David Costill discusses the portion of his research on athletes that deals with the optimum body shape and composition for 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.
