A Goalie Who Is Near-Blind? Meet The Kraken's Benjamin Lehnig
When we heard that one of our favorite teams has a talented goalie, we were excited. When we watched the news story, we were blown away....
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- May 1, 2021
- 2 min
Eight Super Simple Healthy Habits to Kickstart Your Summer
Our habits are our foundation. As Roman poet Ovid said, “Habits change into character.” If you work on that foundation, we rounded up...
- Apr 9, 2021
- 2 min
Sports Science: The surprising reason to be a student athlete
The benefits of being a student athlete are often underestimated. There are the obvious perks: Student athletes receive anything from...
- Mar 1, 2021
- 2 min
No Bake Energy Balls
On your way to swim practice or dashing from the pool to school? These energy balls are a convenient and all-natural snack for the road!...
- Feb 22, 2021
- 2 min
Exercise in the Time of Coronavirus
Our routines have changed dramatically since the outbreak of COVID-19 - and that includes our fitness routines! It's hard to stay...
- Feb 17, 2021
- 2 min
Seven Tips to Help Keep Your Goals on Track
To celebrate the start of 2021, we've been talking about maintaining a healthy balance in the new year. We've looked at a handy (and...
- Feb 2, 2021
- 1 min
New Month Resolutions
The start of a new year is a natural time for self reflection. But let's be real: We have to power to choose when to implement small,...
- Jan 7, 2021
- 1 min
Looking Back, Moving Forward
Here's a fun fact: January was named after the Roman god, Janus, whose two faces allowed him to look into the past and future. Looking...
- Dec 29, 2020
- 1 min
Delicious (Secretly Healthy!) Snacks
Let's be honest, it's hard to eat balanced, nutritious meals - and it's often even harder to make healthy snack choices. Making the...
- Dec 13, 2020
- 2 min
Hair and Skin Care... for Swimmers!
Hair Care Chlorine damages hair. There are no two ways about it. So, it is especially important for swimmers to make an effort to...
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
So, You Think You Can “Make It” Without Enough Sleep…
We have all been there. Cramming the night before an exam, staying out with some friends a little later than expected, or watching one...
- Nov 19, 2020
- 1 min
Cross-Training with Yoga: Yin or Yang?!
Recover and refresh! Many of you know that yoga is a great practice to destress, improve your fitness, and become more mindful. Yoga is a...
- Sep 24, 2020
- 2 min
Science Says Your Swimsuit Design Matters
Scientists say...! Scientists say coffee is great for your swimming; they say winter swimming can treat seasonal depression; and they say...
- Apr 22, 2020
- 3 min
Better Sleep Means Faster Times: Nine Tips for Better Sleep
You can become a better swimmer without even working out! Whether you are a swimmer or a designated driver (oops, loving parent!), waking...
- Nov 28, 2019
- 2 min
Astounding Health Benefits of Hot Tubs
Break a sweat - in a slightly different way! I know what you're thinking - this is a swimming blog, why are we talking about hot tubs? It...
- Nov 7, 2019
- 1 min
Winter Swimming Shown to Drown Seasonal Blues
Swimming isn't just for the summer! With Halloween over and Thanksgiving a few weeks away, it’s starting to feel like winter is right...
- Oct 16, 2019
- 1 min
The Perfect Raw Bar to Fuel Your Swim
Whether you need a portable snack for the car ride to the pool or a "pick me up" after practice, these bars have you covered. They are...
- Jun 26, 2019
- 3 min
No Time For Dirty Hair? Dry Shampoo!
Maybe you just styled your hair and a drop of water completely erased all of your hard work. Maybe you don't have the time required to...
- Apr 20, 2019
- 3 min
Why Swimmers Shave: A Very Comprehensive Guide
To shave or not to shave? Removing body hair really CAN enhance your swimming performance. Many competitive and Olympic swimmers shave...
- Mar 12, 2019
- 3 min
Custom: Why You Should Be Excited!
It is literally made for you! "The thing is, it's very easy to be different, but very difficult to be better." Jony Ive Yes, Zone is...
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