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The Benefits of Cross-Training in the Pool
By Heidi KelchnerWhether you run, cycle, or lift weights, here are some good reasons to make swimming part of your cross-training repertoire.
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Lap-Swimming Etiquette
By Heidi KelchnerDon’t let a crowded pool keep you from regular workouts. Here are six rules to know before you dive in.
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Going for Gold: Q&A With Mallory Weggemann
By Kaelyn RileyOne young swimmer shares her thoughts on the value of resiliency and community as she races toward the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
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Tri (Harder): Curb My Enthusiasm
By Kaelyn RileyHealing from an injury has a lot to teach us about limitations and gratitude, as one woman learns in training for her first triathlon.
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The Athlete’s Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
By IRONMANAn IRONMAN athlete, nutritionist, and mother of two walks us through what to expect when you’re a triathlete expecting.
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An Uncommon Triathlete: Zachary Hamrick’s Success Story
By Steve HamrickA young man with autism conquers the NYC Tri. His father tells the story.
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Roland Schoeman’s Inner Strength
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCThe Olympian reflects on the advantages of age, experience, and believing in yourself against the odds.
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Behind the Scenes With Roland Schoeman (Video)
By Experience Life StaffThe Olympic swimmer from South Africa shares his thoughts on being a world-record holder and how he’s preparing for his fifth Olympic appearance in 2016.
- Workouts -
A Strength-Building Water Workout
By Yael GrauerExercise in a swimming pool and use the water’s resistance to build strength and power — or its buoyancy to recover from injury.
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PUMPING IRONY: Why Run Until You Have To?
By Craig CoxWith six weeks until my Commitment Day 5K, I’ve done no running to prepare, but maybe I don’t have to.
After the Storm: Jen Correa’s Success Story
By Jen CorreaHow Jen Correa used fitness to center herself in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
- Fitness Tips -
Learn This Skill: A Faster Freestyle
By Experience Life StaffSwim and triathlon coach Craig Strong offers tips for strengthening your freestyle stroke in the first installment of our new series on building fitness skills.
A Safe Swim With Less Chlorine
By Experience Life StaffNew pool filtration systems reduce the need for chlorine.
- Success Stories -
Stronger by a Mile
By Nicole RadziszewskiMindy Russell had no idea that by getting in shape and completing her first triathlon, she’d inspire her husband and kids to get moving, too.
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Group Effort
By Gina DeMillo WagnerThe best fitness classes don’t just offer physical challenge. They serve up support, community and loads of motivation. But how can you tell a great class from a merely good one. Here are the four factors that matter most . . .
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A Safer Splash
By Pamela WeintraubWhether you’re diving into a pool or wading into a lake, certain water conditions can threaten your health. Here’s how to avoid trouble.
The Pool as Training Tool
By Heidi KelchnerIf you haven’t already made swimming a part of your cross-training repertoire, here are some great reasons for diving in.
Swim for Your Life!
By Erin StroutForget splashing around in fountains of youth. If what you want is a lifetime of health, fitness and vitality, You’re better off swimming laps.