Category: Masters
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Friendship Beyond War: Two Swimmers, One Bond | The Active Aging Show | Huntsman World Senior Games
At a time when their home countries remain at war, two swimmers chose friendship. Yuri from Russia and Vadym from Ukraine have competed together at the Huntsman World Senior Games for years — refusing to let conflict define their relationship or their shared love of swimming. Their story reflects the heart of the Games’ mission:…
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Butterfly Swimming Body Position Exercise | Back Extension Hold | U.S. Masters Swimming
Your back muscles must be conditioned to repeatedly lift your upper body for you to continue to breathe well and recover your arms while maintaining a proper body position. Back extension hold develops endurance in these muscles.
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Butterfly Swimming Body Position Exercise | Lying Superman | U.S. Masters Swimming
You must be able to arch your spine to help you breathe well and recover your arms effectively without letting your hips drop. Lying Superman helps you develop the range of motion, strength, and skill to do so.
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Butterfly Swimming Body Position Exercise | Alternating Bird Dog | U.S. Masters Swimming
The amount of undulation butterfly requires necessitates a lot of controlled movement from your spine. Alternating bird dog teaches you how to move your limbs without moving your spine unnecessarily.
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Butterfly Swimming Kick Exercise | Box Jump | U.S. Masters Swimming
Because butterfly kick is done at high speed, doing some strength training at faster speeds is important. Box jump will help you create force quickly. As a bonus, this exercise can improve your starts and turns.
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Balancing Work and Swimming to Race at the World Aquatics Masters Championships | World Aquatics
Luke Bibby shows how the World Aquatics Masters Championships keeps the flame alive for athletes after their competitive careers, while he balances training and work to stay ready for competition.
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New Way to Swim Breaststroke | U.S. Masters Swimming
Over the past few years, breaststroke has evolved significantly. USMS Coach, Scott Bay discusses the new technique versus the old technical aspects of swimming breaststroke.
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Meet a 99-Year-Old Huntsville Swimming Marvel | WAAY 31 News
Maggie Martin can teach us all a thing or two.
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Meet Eddie Kertis: The 63-Year-Old College Swimmer Competing in Buffalo This Week | WKBW TV | Buffalo, NY
Next time something seems too challenging, remember that 63-year-old Eddie Kertis is quite literally swimming laps around you.