Current Issue: July / August 2010
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COVER STORY:
Tech Suits Add Flavor, But Swimmers Bring the Juice
by Laura Hamel
>>> Photos by Allison Tolpa
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Once Larger Than Life, Now Living Large
by Elaine Howley
After slacking off her training, internationally ranked synchro swimmer Ali Vincent discovered that her swimmer’s appetite persisted. She nearly doubled her body weight, and kept on those extra pounds until she finally accepted the challenge of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser.” Now, Vincent is a fit and trim Masters swimmer on a mission to help others find healthy lifestyles.
IM Transitions
Don't Get "Sucked In"
by Craig Keller >>> Photos by Peter Poby, Creative Photographers, Inc.
When you approach the wall to turn, don’t slow down. Attack! Powering into the wall and assuming a streamlined position gives you strength when you leave the wall to start the next leg of your race. Asphalt Green Masters Coach Craig Keller explains how momentum and avoiding drag are keys to success in individual medleys.
Every Breath You Take
What is VO2 Max Anyway?
by Phillip Whitten
There is still debate over whether maximizing oxygen will help you win a swimming event, but VO2 max testing is still one of the best ways to determine your fitness level. Learn how VO2 max testing and hypoxic training can help you make sure you are keeping your competitive edge.
- From the Editor
- Happy Anniversary USMS by Laura Hamel
- Letters
- The Butterfrog Debate Continues by Peter Crumbine by Jim Becker by F H Ted Haartz by Michael Skarpelos
- Yay! SWIMMER by Herb Janecek by Elaine Krugman by Sian Nimkoff
- Both Sides of the Lane Line
- Strong Local Clubs Make a Strong Organization by Sarah Groff-Palermo
- Regional Teams Are Good for Growth by Al Prescott
- Swimming Life
- Swimming in Thin Air
- Recently Read: Trizophrenia - Inside the Minds of a Triathlete
- Training & Technique
- Out in the Open: Vito Bialla
- Two-Minute Tune-Up: Watch the Fast Swimmers
- Gadget Watch: Swimming Apps for Smart Phones
- From the Center Lanes: Lo Knapp
- Web Workout by Chad Durieux
read>> - My Favorite Practice by Duane Grassell
- Recently Read: Shape Up!
- The Healthy Swimmer
- Train in the Swamps. Compete in the Clouds
- Sleeping Healthily
- Train Your Brain by Nancy Kryka
Web Extras:SDK Crossword Puzzle
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- Swim Bag
- Tech Suits
- Inside USMS
- Volunteer Profile: Barry Fasbender
- Lynn Hazlewood Receives Ransom Arthur Award
