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U.S. Masters Swimming Partners with INFINIT Nutrition
Cincinnati, Ohio and Sarasota, Fla., March 21, 2016—INFINIT Nutrition and U.S. Masters Swimming announce a unique partnership that includes the creation of a custom line of sports drinks formulated specifically to meet the needs of Masters...
Nutrition, Simply
Nutrition. There may not be another topic about which so many swimmers are more confused. Yet the best practices for nutrition aren’t so much about knowing the best practices, but rather following through and implementing those best practices. ...
Cramping - What a Pain!
Science has a number of theories as to why muscle cramps occur; however, no definitive answers have been given. That’s a real drag because, of the potential performance-inhibiting issues involved in swimming, arguably nothing can stop you in yo...
Nutrition Tips for Success in Swim Workouts & Races
As a competitive swimmer, you want to get the most out of every workout and race, so you can enjoy the best possible results come race day. Although the subject of proper fueling encompasses a number of factors, here are three that we believe are ...
Open Water Virtual Clinic
Have you ever wanted to do an open water event but didn't know where to start? This video will take you through three main steps: how to choose an event, preparing for the event, and what to expect on race day. You will learn things like typical swim...
Post-Workout Nutrition and Bone Density
These two shake recipes comply with guidelines recommended by Westcott and others, 2011, which you can read about in your January-February 2013 issue of SWIMMER, in “The Healthy Swimmer,” on page 13.
How to Eat Well While You're on the Road
With a little planning and preparation, you can maintain your athletic performance while you’re away.
Hydration Revisited
In 2004 the Food And Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine released new Dietary Reference Intakes for water, sodium and other electrolytes. The recommendations are for the average adult, who could be sedentary or just mildly active. For athlet...
Pre-Race Nutrition
You’ve spent a lot of hours in the pool and in the gym, preparing for your important, soon-to-be-happening competition. You’re fit, you’re ready, you’re psyched, and now you’re anxiously waiting for the days prior to the...
U.S. Masters Swimming partners with P2Life
P2Life has signed on as a multiyear partner and sponsor of U.S. Masters Swimming, the national governing body for adult swimming in the United States. USMS clubs and Masters coaches will be able to raise money for their clubs by purchasing P2Life&rsq...
