Pilates Power
Strengthening Swim Muscles with Dryland Drills
by Karen Roodman >>> Photos by David Stover
"The muscular emphasis of all Pilates exercises highlights core stabilization and efficient limb mobilization, making the exercises great for swimmers," says Karen Roodman, a Richmond, VA., Pilates instructor. A swimmer herself, Roodman shares her favorite Pilates routines for aquatic athletes.

Don't Ignore the Water
Training Triathletes to Swim is Not So Different
by Michael J. Stott
Triathlon coaches say triathletes, especially cyclists and runners, sometimes neglect swim training. Here are some thoughts about the appropriate amount of attention to give to the aquatics portion of these events.

2008 Exotic Ocean Swims

by Susan Dawson-Cook
Want to swim in exotic places and maybe spend some spare time on other pursuits? Writer Susan Dawson-Cook offers a sampling of destinations for swimmers. From the Caribbean to the South Pacific, these locales offer a variety of choices for open water enthusiasts who want to satisfy their wanderlust.

From the Editor

The Fortune Cookie Page by Bill Volckening

Letters

Executive Address

USMS Will Continue to Improve in 2008 by Rob Copeland

Swimming Life

Macy Conquers Channel

Raising the Bar

Beauty Redefined

Four New Postal Records

2007 USMS All-Americans: Long Course Meters (Women)

Krauser Inducted in Broward Hall of Fame

Einsidler Wins Comeback Award

Bayly Masters Second Sport

2007 USMS All-Americans: Long Course Meters (Men)

Training & Technique

Five Fast Facts: 50 Backstroke

Nationals Tune-up

Readers Ask: Is the Trophy Start Truly a Prize?

Staying Focused

Pool Prep for Open Water

Recently Read: Overachiever's Diary

Set a Goal. Try a Postal Event

Web Workout by Ahelee Sue Osborn read>>

The Healthy Swimmer read>>

Bounty of the Northwest

Reader Recipe: Simple Pear Crisp

Preventing Cold and Flu

Readers Ask: What About Vitamin C?

Handling Cramps

Three Great Stretches

Count Your Calories

Nationals Preview

Live Music Capital Readies for Short Course Nationals by Amy Wu

Swim Bag

Watches & Timers

Inside USMS

Rules Corner

Pools and Venues Set for 2009 Championships

Coaching at Worlds

Meeting Minutes Posted

25K Championship Scheduled

On Deck

Splashback

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