Year: 2020
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British Olympic Swimmer Lizzie Simmonds Pep Talk
British Olympic swimmer Lizzie Simmonds gives our Marlins a pep talk..and a challenge!
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20 Minute Dryland Workout for Swimmers
Have you ever wondered what you could be doing out of the pool to increase your strength in the water? Check out this workout. https://youtu.be/R_LK7uu2-oQ
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It Really Is, a Competitive Swimmer’s Dilemma
COVID-19 virus has wrecked competitive swimming at all levels. No pools to train, no gyms open, options limited or non-existent, unless he or she is connected privately. There are a few Club swimmers who grabbed wet suits and hit the open water. From Vern Glenn’s 6pm March 21st Sportscast on KPIX
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Opinion: Please release us, IOC
It has now been a week since I wrote this opinion piece: https://www.swimmersdaily.com/2020/03/14/opinion-ioc-needs-to-cancel-the-olympics-now/ If we imagine for a moment that there was any validity at all in that post. – That there had been any damage done by the IOC not yet having canceled or postponed the Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Then that damage has…
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Dr. Paul Thomas | The #AskASwimPro Show
We chatted with Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health about the novel Coronavirus, how to practice social distancing, the importance of “flattening the curve” and how swimmers can stay safe.
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How To Train For Swimming At Home Pt. 1 | Swim Training Exercises
Is your swimming pool currently closed? Heather has got a selection of exercises that you can pick and choose from that will all contribute to maintaining or even strengthening your swimming muscles in some way. So let’s dive in.
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LEN postpones 2020 European Aquatics Championships
UPDATE: LEN now informs its federations that ALL LEN sports and non-sport events scheduled to take place before the beginning of July are being put on hold, postponed or canceled! Directly mentioned are the Budapest 2020 European Aquatics Championships, the LEN European Masters Championships, the LEN Congress, all LEN European Junior Championships and all LEN…
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You Can’t Boost Your Immune System, but You Sure Can Suppress It!
While scientists debate which theory to follow, here’s what we know and how to think about it: Regular exercise practiced over time is beneficial to the immune system. It will make it more robust. But like with performance, if you push into or near over-training, your risk of infection likely goes up. It’s not rocket science. It’s…