Athlete's Heart read>>
What All Swimmers Should Know When They Pump It Up
by Jody Welborn, M.D. >>> Illustrated by Rick Gutierrez

When active swimmers pump it up, not only are they expanding their lung capacity and stamina, they're also training their heart muscle, which responds with structural and functional changes to work more efficiently. As a result, "athletes heart" can sometimes be mistaken for disease.

Going the Distance read>>
English Channel Crossers Talk Training and Motivation
by Margaret Schauer

Nearly 30 swimmers with Connecticut connections have accomplished the ultimate physical and mental challenge of distance swimming -- the English Channel. How did this small state produce so many successful Channel crossers? The answer lies with a remarkable group of swimmers, dedicated to helping one another achieve their goals.

Life Lessons read>>
Intrepid Masters Swimmer Andrea Funk Pieces It All Together
by Christine Ennulat >>> Photos by Peter Bick

Andrea Funk grew up swimming in East Lansing, Mich., and by the end of high school was ready to experience "the world out there that wasn't wet." So she quit swimming and moved ahead with her life, as many people do, only to find out a few years down the road that swimming was a lifeline to help her through tragedy and to reconnect with her dreams.

From the Editor

It's About You and for You by Bill Volckening

Executive Address

A Message From the USMS President by Jim Miller

Swimming Life read>>

Goldstein Heads Club Mentoring Program

PCA Masters Holds 'Triple Crown'

Masters Record Roundup

Long Distance Postal Series Results

Training & Technique read>>

Web Workout by Scott Williams read>>

Get Fit, Have a Ball!

Workouts for Budding Triathletes

Readers Ask: Mastering the Butterfly

My Favorite Set by Doug Garcia

Advice on Push-ups

The Healthy Swimmer read>>

Traffic May Be Hard on Your Heart, But Laughter Is Still Good Medicine

Know the Signs of Stroke and Act Quickly

Americans Turn to Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Repercussions Continue in Wake of Vioxx Recall

Vitamin Supplements: To Pop or Not Pop Those Daily Helpers?

Food & Nutrition

Painless Dieting? Studies Suggest Calories Not Missed

Readers Ask: Calculating Calories

Latest U.S. Dietary Guidelines Stress Physical Activity

Reader Recipe: Curried Chicken Salad by Bronwyn Lewis

More Good News For Chocolate Lovers

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USMS News read>>

Masters Swimmers 'Camp' With Olympians at Colorado Training Center

Neuburger Visit Highlights Mid-Year Executive Meeting

Would $1,500 Help Your Local Masters Organization?

Take Advantage of USMS Publications and Membership Merchandise

USMS Web Redesign Includes SWIMMER Site

Calling Thirty-somethings... Your Help is Needed to Recognize Peers

USMS Officer Nominations Due April 30, Elections Slated for September

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Butterfly's Emergence Challenged 1950's Swimmers by Virginia Sowers read>>