DIY Flexibility
Flexibility for all
by Allan Phillips >>> Photos by Alexander Aleman

As we age, our bodies become less supple.  That's a fact of life, but in this dryland technique feature, strength and conditioning specialist Allan Phillips offers several simple do-it-yourself stretches and exercises that can improve your overall flexibility.

Variations on a Team
Club Soda
by Jim Harper

The effervescent array of forms USMS clubs can take offers a unique view on the variety of individuals who constitute our organization.  Jim W. Harper investigates what motivates these myriad groups of like-minded water enthusiasts.

Dietary Supplements
Supplemental Truth
by Sally Guthrie

Despite being unregulated by the FDA, dietary supplements are used for everything from pain management to performance improvement is on the rise. Pharmacist and Masters Swimming Sally Guthrie delves into the efficacy and safety of some common supplements, separating hype from truth.

Editor's Note

Becoming a Better Swimmer by Laura Hamel

The Shallow End

The Hot Tub: New Year's Resolutions for the "Retired Swimmer" by Mike Gustafson

Coach by Ed Colley >>> Illustrated by Ed Colley

Perspectives

Lens >>> Photos by Peter H. Bick

Current: Drafter's Unite by Katherine O'Dair, Elaine Debitetto, Jocelyn Whidden, Mike Sherrill, Tom Landis

Current: Chicked and Seeded by Paul Philley, Leslie Livingston, Mollie Grover, Jeffrey Strahota, Henry Mecredy

Both Sides of the Lane Line

America Runs on...

Mermaids and Music

Swimming Life

Not Just for Men by Elaine Howley

Recently Read: Swim Speed Secrets by Cokie Lepinski

Training & Technique

Quizzical Gear: Open water swimmers use a lot of unexpected gear to cover great distances by Elaine Howley

Ask the Coach: Mary Gibson

From The Center Lanes: David Guthrie by Elaine Howley

The Dryland Difference: Rock Solid by Elaine Howley >>> Photos by Yoav Altman

Evidence-Based Swimming: Patient Pacing by Jim Thornton

The Healthy Swimmer

Six Ways To Maximize Your Mitochondria by Bill Edwards

Mastering Nutrition: Race Nutrition Guidelines by Sunny Blende

Nationals Preview

Spring Nationals Preview: It's All Here! by Susan Dawson-Cook

Swim Bag

Racing Goggles by Laura Hamel read>>

Inside USMS

Volunteer Profile: Sally Dillon by Elaine Howley

Splashback

Deep Eddy Pool: A historic freshwater pool offers generations of Austinites a serene place to splash and swim by Elaine Howley