Activating the Core
Exercises to Help You Work the Correct Muscles
by Mo Chambers >>> Photos by David Balch

In an effort to help swimmers utilize core muscles, veteran Masters coach Mo Chambers offers a program of on-deck and in-pool exercises targeting the torso. This in-and-out approach allows swimmers to activate the appropriate muscles and then apply the results to their strokes immediately as they swim.

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A Women's Team Inspires Teamwork and Personal Victory
by Beth Mink >>> Photos by Peter Bick

Four brave souls undertake an ambitious but rewarding adventure--competing in a YMCA Nationals event less than three years after two members of their YMCA Indy SwimFit relay team learned how to swim. Inspirational support from coaches and teammates helped these women overcome personal obstacles, set goals and train for the event.

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New USMS Executive Director Shares History and Vision
by Bill Volckening >>> Photos by David Balch

SWIMMER catches up with new USMS Executive Director Todd Smith at the Short Course Nationals in Federal Way. Smith talks about his 25 years of experience with USA Diving, his first impressions of USMS and his vision for the future.

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