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What Swimmers Need to Know About Jellyfish
I’ve had the unfortunate experience of tangling with many a jellyfish over the nearly three decades I’ve been swimming longer distances in open water, and it always sucks.
How to Soothe a Sunburn
It’s always better to prevent a sunburn before it happens, but if you do end up with a bad sunburn, there are a few things you can do to soothe it:
Three Freestyle Mistakes That Lead to Swimmer's Shoulder
When it comes to eliminating swimmer’s shoulder, focusing on your technique is one of the most important things you can do.
Is Your Neck the Cause of Your Swimmer’s Shoulder?
Here's how to break down how to know if your shoulder problem is a neck problem and what you need to do to help resolve neck issues.
What Swimmers Should Know About Swimming While Pregnant
If you’re pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, you may be wondering whether that means you’ll need to leave your swimming routine in the dust.
Can Swimming Make You Taller?
We all know how good swimming is for overall health and fitness. From improved lung capacity and lowered blood pressure to toned muscles and increased endurance, swimming has many benefits to offer.
What Swimmers Need to Know About Skin Care
Why can swimming be so hard on your skin? How can swimmers of a certain age keep their skin feeling more youthful, supple, and hydrated despite a winter swimming routine?
Can Swimming Induce Labor?
If you’re pregnant and find yourself cranking a Masters workout and then suddenly worry you might be hastening labor, take heart, you probably aren’t risking a pre-term delivery.
How to Use Earplugs When Swimming
Swimmer’s ear is a common condition in which water or moisture that gets trapped in your ear canal can aid in the growth of bacteria, leading to infection. It’s very common, but there’s a really simple way to prevent getting it: usi...
How Swimming Might Improve Pain Tolerance
If you sometimes wonder why you put yourself through the pain of tough workout after tough workout, you’re not alone. But in what may seem like a paradoxical relationship, fighting through the pain of a challenging swim could be a smart, drug-f...
