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Mat's Swimming Blog December 2005 Archive

By Mat Luebbers, About.com Guide to Swimming

The Suspense Aquatic Spa from HydroCo

Friday December 30, 2005
The Suspense Aquatic Spa is a stand alone aquatic center that you simply enter, close the door behind you and press a button to fill to the desired level with ... Read More

The 6 Abdominal Muscles

Thursday December 29, 2005
With the popularity of core stabilization as a fitness and exercise trend, it's a good idea to understand the abdominal muscles. The abdominal muscles have several roles to play in ... Read More

Fighting Swimmer's Fatigue

Tuesday December 27, 2005
Training should be a balance between exercise and recovery. Overtraining occurs when there is an imbalance and performance may suffer. Overtraining can lead to respiratory illnesses or even injury. The ... Read More

Product Review: Perfect 10 Natural Energy bars

Sunday December 25, 2005
There is nothing artificial about Perfect 10 Natural Energy bars. They are made from ten all natural ingredients: three fruits, three nuts and four seeds. They are also gluten free, ... Read More

Swimming and the Fundamental Principles of Fluid Dynamics

Friday December 23, 2005
The level of swimming skill varies greatly between recreational and competitive swimmers. Even at the competitive level, some swimmers are faster than others. The difference lies in the ability to ... Read More

British Swimmer Breaks Two World Records in Antarctica Swim

Wednesday December 21, 2005
On the anniversary of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen reaching the south pole, British swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh has plunged into the icy waters off the antarctic peninsula to smash the ... Read More

Ultradistance Swim Training

Sunday December 18, 2005
Ruth Kazez and a few of her swimming friends have a tentative plan and journal of training for the 4.4 mile Great Chesapeake Bay Swim. You can follow their progress ... Read More

Swimming and Breath Control - Does Breathing Every 3-5-7-9 Make You a Faster Swimmer?

Friday December 16, 2005
Swimmers, do you control your breathing rate during swimming sets in a swim practice? Do you follow a breathing pattern, taking one breath every certain number of swim strokes? Do ... Read More

Looking for a Swimming Pool During Holiday Travel - Check the Swimmers Guide

Wednesday December 14, 2005
The Swimmers Guide swimming pool index lists thousands of pools for traveling swimmers that want to find a place to swim. You can find swimming pools almost anywhere in the ... Read More

Vote for the United States Sports Academy Athlete of the Year

Monday December 12, 2005
The United States Sports Academy's Athlete of the Year Award voting is now open. Cast your vote for the male and female athlete of the year on-line. My picks? Aaron ... Read More

Better Backstroke with the Thumb Drill

Saturday December 10, 2005
Pulling with a straight arm can FEEL productive. In most cases, it's the way the stroke is taught, so this is a common problem that's built into the stroke from ... Read More

Swimming Gifts for the Swimmers on Your Shopping List

Thursday December 8, 2005
Looking for a few ideas the swimmers on your shopping list? Need some swimming gifts for the holidays or a birthday gift idea? Some of these may help you find ... Read More

Swimwear for Women

Wednesday December 7, 2005
Bikini or thong, tank or tankini, don't forget to pack swimwear for your vacation. Choose from these swim suit styles for women.

Surf Swimming: A Competitor's Perspective

Monday December 5, 2005
Much has been written for surf swimmers about stroke. Suffice to say, what is considered a good stroke in the pool, may not necessarily be an effective surf swim technique. ... Read More

Gift Ideas for Swimmers and Other Water-Loving People

Saturday December 3, 2005
Looking for something special for the swimmer on your list? Some of these might be just what they need for their next trip to the pool or beach. Gift ideas ... Read More

Single Paddle Freestyle Drill

Thursday December 1, 2005
Do you limp when you swim freestyle? Do you lean too much to one side or the other because you breathe to only one side? While these things are easy ... Read More

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