Butterfly Check-Up
Comparing the Good and the Bad Isn't Always Ugly
by Kerry O'Brien >>> Photos by Greg Ratkovsky

Kerry O’Brien says full-body check-ups build a stroke through non-traditional drills. Beginning and intermediate swimmers struggle with posture and forward motion so much that they cannot focus on conventional drills. Full-body check-ups teach by breaking down the focus body part by body part.

Eyeing the Future
New Leader Focuses on Adding Value for USMS Members
by Bill Volckening

SWIMMER recently sat down with Rob Butcher to talk about his background and his new role as executive director of United States Masters Swimming. Butcher, who joined USMS in June, offers his opinions of our sport and explains some of his strategies for increasing the value of USMS membership.

Good for the Bones? read>>
Swimming Might Increase Skeletal Density After All
by Jim Harper >>> Illustrated by Rick Gutierrez

Conventional wisdom says that upright impact sports are better for the human skeleton. But don’t dry out your suit just yet. A growing body of research posits that swimming can strengthen bones.

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Executive Address

Riding the Wave by Rob Butcher

Swimming Life

Brothers Raise $40K for Rehab Center

Tuck Publishes Photography Book

Lenk, McConica, Strand Make Hall of Fame

Colella Wins Yorzyk Award

Long Course Nationals

Inaugural 25K Highlights Open Water Championships

Training & Technique

Five Fast Facts - Building Upper Body Strength

Readers Ask: Breaststroke Training with Bad Knees

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Thank You, Coach!

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Web Workout by Christopher Colburn read>>

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The Healthy Swimmer read>>

In Season: Cauliflower

Reader Recipe - Gingered Cauliflower Mash with Scallions

Stay Warm

Readers Ask: Water - Bottled vs. Tap

Heart Age vs. Actual Age

Readers Ask: Good News for SAD Swimmers
 Web Extras: SAD: Extended coverage

Postal Preview

32nd Annual United States Masters Swimming One Hour Postal Championship - 2009

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NIKE Grant Recipient

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USMS Veteran Helped Ensure Success by Bill Edwards read>>