Stability is the Key read>>
Warm-Ups and Stretches for Competitive Swimmers
by George Edelman >>> Photos by Amy Malinky

Swimmers often stretch to increase muscle flexibility, reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury and improve performance. Stretching is well accepted by swimmers. But incorrect stretching prior to swimming may actually increase the chance of injury. Learn how to do it another way.

Water, Water Everywhere
So Many Events ... Plenty of Time
by Raena Latina

Whether you classify yourself as a casual workout swimmer or fierce competitor, U.S. Masters Swimming offers a variety of events that cater to every level of fitness and every level of competition.

Staying Happy?
Aging Swimmers Do Better Than Average
by James Thornton

Writer Jim Thornton has made an important discovery about being a Masters swimmer. Research has shown that athletic competition as part of a team can provide mental benefits that contribute significantly to physical health, and no sport today comes close to Masters swimming for tapping the benefits of team psychology.

From the Editor

The Swimming Race by Laura Hamel

Letters

More on the Maccabiah Games by Sheryl Rubin

Technique Flaws No Friend by Ronald Molnar

Title IX by John Riley Woodward

Both Sides of the Lane Line

Lezak Moment by Henry Mecredy

Earn Your Moment by Laura Kessler, John Groselle

Swimming Life

Swimming for Water by Laura Hamel

Recently Read: "With a Single Step" by Laura Hamel

Swimming for "65 Roses" by Laura Hamel

Guinness Book Relay Attempt Scheduled for April by Laura Hamel

Training & Technique

Out in the Open: Combating Chaos by Eney Jones, Laura Hamel

From the Center Lanes by Laura Hamel

Two-Minute Tune-Up: Breaststroke Pull-Down and Arm Recovery by Laura Hamel

Web Workout by Laura Hamel read>>

My Favorite Practice

The Healthy Swimmer

Minorities Still Playing Catch-Up by Bill Edwards

Train Your Brain? by Laura Hamel

New Guidelines for Pool Chemicals by Bill Edwards

Need Omega-3? Go Eat Some Algae! by Bill Edwards

Crosswords for the Brain
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Nationals Preview

Short Course Preview by Bill Edwards

Swim Bag

Goggles by Laura Hamel read>>

Inside USMS

Volunteer Profile: Kathy Casey by Laura Hamel

Splashback

African Swimmers Made History by Kevin Dawson read>>