Mat's Swimming Blog July 2006 Archive

The ConocoPhillips National Championships and USA Team Trials, the most important summer 2006 meet in the USA, starts on 1 August, 2006. You can: Review the meet entries via the Psych ... Read More

Doping Control is an important area in the sport of swimming. Doping Control rules are in place for all athletes; individuals attending major competitions are subject to drug testing regardless ... Read More

With the release of the Floyd Landis Tour de France "A" sample result drug test (a bit premature as there should be no judgement until the "B" sample test result ... Read More

The Formula One racing circuit's first race of 2007 is in Melbourne during the 2007 Swimming World Championships. The Melbourne F1 event is March 15-18 at the Albert Park track in ... Read More

Ruth Kazez thinks it is about 5 hours a week, and she tells you how to plan your week to get the least amount of training accomplished to help you ... Read More

USA Swimming has created more options than ever for fans to get information, results, video and entertainment from the 2006 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships. For the first time at ... Read More

If you've ever been lucky enough to stand UNDER a waterfall, and feel the force of the water as it pounds down on your head, neck, and back, you know ... Read More

It’s simple, if you want to swim faster, improve your propulsion! Effective propulsion revolves around an Early Vertical Forearm (EVF) position. This vital component of swimming is also known as ... Read More

Swimnews.net reports that FINA has announced cap standards for the 2007 World Championships. Manufactures are to make the caps to the following specifications: left side: country flag, national code, & swimmer ... Read More

Super Sports System (3S), is now offering a certification course in Special Endurance Training, open to coaches and sports professionals of all levels. The Certification Course is web-based, and students ... Read More

Speedo Make Waves Podcast brings you an inside view into the world of swimming from the world's leading swimwear brand. The biweekly show includes interviews with the world's top swimmers ... Read More

How many of us talk to ourselves? I mean before, during, or after we swim - I know I do, and I'm sure most everyone else does as well. What ... Read More

The competition programme of the 12th FINA World Championships, to be held in Melbourne (AUS) from March 17-April 1, 2007 has been released. In the spectacular scenario of the “Rod ... Read More

Many of the declines in fitness with age are due to lack of use, not just the normal aging process. While it's true that as we age we have to ... Read More

Head, neck, and back injuries can occur when you dive into shallow water. Please be sure you know what you are doing and do not dive into water of unknown ... Read More

Over 300 of Britain’s International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Championship Swimming hopefuls will have their first chance to qualify for the biggest event in disability swimming next to the Paralympics ... Read More

Negative self talk can limit you, increase your stress level, and adversely affect your self concept. Here are some ways you can stop negative self talk from damaging you, and ... Read More

Personal training isn't just for celebrities anymore... in fact, it isn't just for adults anymore. More and more parents are hiring personal trainers to work with their kids to help ... Read More

How often should I clean the swimming pool filters? The answer can vary from filter to filter, but a general guideline on any swimming pool filter is to take a ... Read More

Maybe it is iron. Many municipal and even some well water sources have iron as a contaminant. It can cause rust marks in the bathtub or toilet, and it can ... Read More