Strength Training: Before, After or Separate From Swimming for Optimal Results
When constructing a strength training program for swimmers, or
any other athletes, it is imperative to establish the goals in the
weight room for the entire season and for the separate workouts. When
this has been instituted, the next step would be to figure out where to
optimally put the
workouts for the benefit of the swimmers.
Wielgus: Today Is One of The Most Pivotal Days in the Future of USA Swimming
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. JUST about an hour or so after USA
Swimming released the official findings from the Gunderson National
Child Protection Training independent review of USA Swimming's Safe
Sport program, USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus wanted to
get personally on
the record with his thoughts about the information via a blog post at
USASwimming.org.
FINA Provisionally Suspends Yuliya Efimova For Positive Test, Sergey Makov Also Suspended
LAUSANNE, Switzerland. A week after news first broke that
Russian world-record holder Yuilya Efimova tested positive for the drug
DHEA, FINA has provisionally suspended the breaststroker until she has a
hearing before the FINA Doping Panel.
Responses to USA Swimming's Vieth Report Run The Full Spectrum
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. IT's been a day since USA Swimming
released the independent report on its Safe Sport program, and there's
definitely been a wide spectrum of responses to the process and the
recommendations themselves.
Jaring Timmerman Becomes First 105-Year-Old Masters Swimmer in History
WINNIPEG, Canada. THE hundreds of swimmers and fans in the Pan
Am Pool yesterday in Winnipeg were treated to a major moment in Masters
swimming history, a moment not likely to be repeated or bettered for
many years.
Unger: Backstroke Foot Ledges Should Be Available at Mesa, Santa Clara Grand Prix Stops
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. AFTER some back-and-forth
conversations today that included agent David Arluck regarding the
availability of backstroke foot ledges at USA Swimming-hosted events,
USA Swimming Assistant Executive Director Mike Unger just confirmed with
Swimming World that USA
Swimming plans on having FINA-approved backstroke foot ledges at the
Mesa and Santa Clara Grand Prix stops.
USA Diving Announces 2014 FINA Diving World Series Rosters
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. THE United States has received
invitations in five events for the upcoming 2014 FINA Diving World
Series, an invitation-only series for the top finishers from the 2013
FINA World Championships.
Ian Thorpe Admitted to Hospital for Depression, Alcohol Abuse
SYDNEY, Australia. ACCORDING to a litany of media reports in
Australia, Australian superstar Ian Thorpe has been admitted to a Sydney
hospital for depression and alcohol abuse.
USA Men's Water Polo Announces Volvo Cup Roster
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California. THE USA Men's Senior National
Team will kick off their 2014 competition schedule with a visit to
Sznolnok, Hungary to take part in the Volvo Cup this February. Team USA
will meet Serbia, Germany, and Hungary in three matches from February
7-9. Head Coach Dejan
Udovicic has selected 14 athletes to compete in the event with four
athletes making their Senior National Team debut. 2012 Olympian John
Mann (Newport Beach, CA/California/NYAC) leads a team that includes
newcomers Drew Holland (Orinda, CA/Stanford/Lamorinda), Conner Cleary
(Goleta,
CA/Stanford/Stanford), Dan Matulis (Milford, OH/Long Beach
State/Rockford Aquatics), and Thomas Dunstan (New Canaan, CT/New Canaan
HS/Greenwich Aquatics).
Jacqueline Freney Named Young Australian of the Year
BELCONNEN, Australia. SWIMMING Australia President John
Bertrand AM has this morning congratulated Paralympian Jacqueline Freney
on being named the Young Australian of the Year for 2014.
Suspended Sentences For Officials Guilty of Forgery in World Champs Bid
GWANGJU, Korea. TWO officials found guilty of forging documents
in South Korea's bid to host the 2019 FINA aquatics world championships
were handed suspended prison sentences Friday, according to a report by
Reuters.
Updated USA Swimming All-Time Age Group Top 100s: Check Out These Amazing Kids!
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. A few days ago, USA Swimming
updated its All-Time Top 100 Age Group Times records, and there's
definitely been a big change in the books since the turn of the century.
Check Out The Short Course USA Swimming All-Time Age Group Top 100s!
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. EARLIER this week, we presented a
quick look at USA Swimming's updated All-Time Top 100 Age Group Times
long course record books. Today, we present the short course editions of
the lists.
SwimOutlet.com Tech Talk Features How To Choose A Fin
PHOENIX, Arizona. SWIMMINGWORLD.TV brings you the next episode
of SwimOutlet.com Tech Talk devoted to educating consumers on
cutting-edge products in aquatics.
Michael Phelps Set to Appear on Television Show Suits in March
BALTIMORE, Maryland. OLYMPIC superstar Michael Phelps will add
to his Internet Movie Database (IMDB) profile in March when he
officially appears on the television show Suits.
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What you'll find in the February 2014 issue of Swimming World
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Feature Article:
Nathan Adrian: Still the All-American Athlete
After the London
Olympics , Nathan Adrian was dubed by the media as the “All-American
Athlete.” Despite a disapointing performance at last year’s World
Championships, the superstar sprinter stil has great expectations for
2014 and beyond.
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