This post is sponsored by our friends at UltraSwim! Swimming has amazing benefits for your body, but it can be rough on your hair. It can even turn it green! Chlorine is to blame; while this chemical does a great job keeping pool water clean, countless hours of swimming can do some serious damage to your hair. If you’re a swimmer, you need to protect your hair! Get our tips for how to prevent damage and care for those gorgeous locks. Because after all, pools are fun – but damaged hair is not. What Swimming In Chlorine Does to Your Hair…
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In this episode of the #AskASwimPro Show, we interviewed Dr. Paul Thomas of Plum Health about the novel coronavirus, how to practice social distancing, the importance of “flattening the curve” and how swimmers can stay safe. Watch the Video: Listen to the Podcast: Dr. Thomas explained that many of us have had a coronavirus before, but that COVID-19 is more contagious. COVID-19 has a mortality rate of 3.5%, compared to the seasonal flu’s mortality rate of 0.1%, he says. Related: What Swimmers Should Know About the Coronavirus How Does Coronavirus Spread? The virus spreads through coughing and inhaling someone else’s…
For many people, swimming is an escape from the stresses of life. It’s a time for you to let go of everything outside of the water and challenge yourself. Because of those feelings, many swimmers do everything in their power to avoid missing a workout. While that discipline is good in general, what happens when you get sick? Whether you have a cough, a runny nose, or just feel slightly “off,” if you’re feeling sick at all, don’t swim, even if it means missing a few workouts. Why You Shouldn’t Swim When You Are Sick If you ignore your symptoms…
Say hello to Brandy Wismer, a 65-year-old MySwimPro community member from Hedgesville, West Virginia. Brandy started out as a novice swimmer but, thanks to MySwimPro, she is now swimming 2,000-yard+ workouts and multiple strokes. We chatted with Brandy to learn about her swimming goals and how swimming, combined with a vegan diet, helps her stay fit, healthy and engaged. Tell us about yourself! At 65, working on my health and fitness is my biggest personal priority because it is the greatest gift I can give to my family and myself. Twelve years ago I was 60 pounds heavier, had serious…
We’re excited to announce two new improvements to the MySwimPro app for Apple Watch! You can now take advantage of smarter distance tracking, and tap “Next Rep” in the middle of a Set! Tap “Next Rep” In The Middle Of a Set Are you running short on time? Is the interval too long for you? We upgraded the “Next Set” button to “Next Rep” so you can easily skip to the next rep in your Set. For example, if your Workout involves 2 Sets — 6×50 and 8×100 — you now have the ability to skip just one of the…
If you’re in need of extra motivation, swimming-related books and movies are a great place to start! From recounting tough endurance swims to explaining how swimming fits into different cultures, there’s always inspiration to be found in swimming stories. We asked our global community to share their favorite swimming books and movies. Here are some of our favorites! Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer – Lynne Cox As one of the most well-known open water swimmers in the world, Lynne Cox has swum in some treacherous waters. In this book, she details how she trains for and completes…
Dear Swimming Family, With the closure of pools across the globe, I’d like to express our commitment to serve our global community of swimmers that spans over 180 countries. Over the last 5 years, MySwimPro has become one of the most trusted names in swim technique and training in the world. We have a global team spread across 10 time zones that is passionate about helping our community members improve their performance and health. As the coronavirus situation continues to unfold and aquatic centers close their doors, we will continue to deliver value to you in new and exciting ways.…
The key to good backstroke is rotation and head position. It can be uncomfortable to swim on your back at first, but if you work on backstroke regularly you’ll feel like a natural in no time! We’re sharing one of our favorite backstroke drills to help with rotation, along with a backstroke workout to try! Watch the Video: Listen to the Podcast: Drill: 6 Kicks & 1 Stroke This drill focuses on finding balance on your right and left sides, allowing you to practice proper rotation. If you have fins, wear them for this drill! The extra momentum from…
Whether your pool is closed for an extended period of time, you can’t make it to the pool due to a busy schedule, you can’t afford a pool membership at the moment, or you’re traveling somewhere that doesn’t have a pool, you can keep moving toward your goals! It’s important to adjust your mindset during this time. Having limited access to a pool provides an opportunity to incorporate more dryland into your routine, which is hugely beneficial for your swimming performance. Watch the Video: Listen to the Podcast: If you are concerned about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect your…
As global concern about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to grow, we wanted to share tips to help swimmers stay safe and healthy. Watch the video: Listen to the podcast: What is the Coronavirus? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that, according to the WHO, was first reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019. Can the Coronavirus…
