Training With Mental Pictures read>>
How Imaging Success OUTSIDE the Water Can Give You an Edge IN the Water
by Simone La Pay
"Yes You Can Yes You Can Yes You Can Yes You Can..." is the mental imagery script that Marcia Cleveland of Chicago developed when she was training to swim the English Channel in 1994. Many athletes -- including swimmers and triathletes -- use mental imagery as a formal part of their training. And it works.

Boost Your Breaststroke Pullouts
A Coach Responds to USMS Rule Change
by Chris Colburn >>> Photos by Peter Bick
Kosuke Kitajima created a stir when he performed an unconventional butterfly kick during his pullout in the finals of the 100 breaststroke at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Kitajima kept the Gold, but protests persisted long after the event. The rule has been changed, and Chris Colburn has developed a training guide for performing more effective pullouts, butterfly kick included.

The Pros and Cons of Nutraceuticals read>>
Are These Legal Substances Useful for Enhancing Performance?
by Raena Alexis Latina
According to the FDA, there are more than 29,000 supplements on the market for weight loss and performance enhancement -- and Americans spend more than $14 billion on them. But which are beneficial, which are useless, and which are potentially dangerous?

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A Meeting of the Minds by Bill Volckening

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Executive Address

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Swimming for the Homeless
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Virginia Masters Swimmers Win Coaching Awards

2006 USMS Long Distance All-Americans

2006 USMS Long Distance All Stars

Swimming to Paris

Torres Crushes Sprint Records

2006 USMS Pool All-Stars

2006 USMS Pool All-Americans

Training & Technique

Five Fast Facts: Distance Swimming

Suit Yourself

Transition: From Glide to Swim

Readers Ask: Recommend an Exercise DVD

No 50-Meter Pool? No Problem

Gadget Watch: Recumbent Aqua Bike

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Web Workout by Lisa Lynam read>>

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The Healthy Swimmer read>>

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Reader Recipe: Arugula Pesto with Basil and Mint

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Freshness Factor

Nationals Preview

Long Course Nationals Championship in the Woodlands August 10-13 read>>

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"Club in the Box" Promotes Local Program Development

USMS Mid-Year Board Meeting Touches Many Issues

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