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Pan Pacific Championships 2010
This week I will be competing at the 2010 Pan Pacific Championships held in Irvine, CA. The Pan Pac meet is held between Japan, Canada, Australia and USA. It is held every four years and has not been held on American soil since 1995.I earned my READ MORE
National Championships 2010
This summer in Irvine, CA I won my first National Title.I couldn't have done it without all the help I have received from PowerBar. Using their recovery bars and drinks I have been able to keep my weight stable during my hardest training phases of READ MORE
August a hot month fo Dynamo Water Polo Club & PowerBar
Today, Dynamo hosts the innaugural water polo competition in the Georgia Games. Participation isn't what we thought it'd be, but it is a start. Next weekend we go to Chicago to compete against some of the best teams in the Midwest. READ MORE
Sport specific resistance training for swimming
I am not one to spend any time in the weight room. The best way for me to get resistance training is by using the stretch cord before swimming and paddles in parts of my swim workout. These are a great sport specific tools to READ MORE
High elbow
Ever watch the good swimmers in a master's swim session, swim team or warming up for a triathlon? One thing many of them will all have in common is a high elbow. What does a high elbow do for one's swim? This helps to facilitate READ MORE
Dynamo WPC Enjoys Dogwood Invitiational 2010
Last weekend was the third of four competitions in six weeks. Very busy time for Dynamo Water Polo Club! We went 4-1 @ the Dogwood. Our only loss was a one-goal nail-biter to Ohio University, who finished #2 READ MORE
Feeling the water
You have probably heard the term "Feel the water" when you are swimming. Do you know what the water feels like? It is actually a nice feeling! You get this sensation after your hand enters the water in the scull phase of READ MORE
Breathing
Breathing seems to be an issue with many adult swimmers. Here are a few key tips for breathing: Being relaxed is a key to breathing. Do not hold your breath, trust yourself, you will always have enough oxgyen. Always exhale READ MORE
Super excited to be a new Team Elite member!!
Super excited to be part of PowerBar's 2010-2011 Team Elite!! Looks like a great group of individuals and team organizations!! Can't wait to start promoting the benefits of PowerBar... READ MORE
Head position
Being an effcient swimmer starts with head position. It will dictate what other parts of the swim stroke do, both good and bad. The head should be in a neutral to slightly extended position. One cue I give people when teaching is READ MORE
Team Elite Profile: Brent McMahon
The sting of a subpar Olympics is pushing this Canadian triathlete to the limit as he prepares for London 2012.
By: Eric Velazquez Author
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Consult a Sports Dietitian
You are what you eat. As an athlete, the food and fuel that you put into your body plays a huge role in your ability to perform at your best during competition, both immediately and in the long term. A dietitian who is trained in sports nutrition…
By Alex M. McDonald, MDMedical Doctor and Professional Triathlete
Q: In the off-season, how many calories do I need per day?
A:To prevent weight gain during the off-season, you will need to adjust your caloric intake accordingly.
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