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25 Thoughts Every Swimmer Has During Meet Warm Up The pre-meet warm up routine is very important to a successful race. And like anything important, it doesn’t come without its trials and tribulations. Here are 25 thoughts you’ve probably had while warming up at a swim meet: Full Story
The Role of Parents in Athletics By Bruce Brown, Proactive Coaching.com "Coaches and parents... First, teach them to love the game. Second, teach them how to play it. Third, teach them how to compete in that sport. If you get these out of order or rush the process, it is very likely you will have one of the 70% of kids in this nation that drop out of sport by age 13." Watch this excellent 45 minute video:
Techniques for Recovering Without Stopping U.S. Masters Swimming Everybody knows that rest and recovery are essential components of an effective training program. But have you ever thought about how to rest and recover during a workout, or even a race? You should — it will definitely help your training and race performance. Read More
CVST Represents Well at State Open Water Championships An air horn sounds and suddenly you’re surrounded by flailing limbs, desperately clawing to the buoy marking the first turn of the Florida Swimming Open Water Championships 5K at the Open Water Festival in Fort Myers. The start of the race feels more like a boxing match than a distance swim, as described by Daryl Pickerell (16), Abby Forman (13) and Maria Zambito (20) who swam the race representing the Carrollwood Village Swim Team (CVST), on Sunday, April 26th. For...
How to Improve Water Drinking for Swimmers at School By Jill Castle, MS, RDN I am a coach for the developmental groups on our team. My swimmers are 6-11 years old. We talk constantly about not only bringing a water bottle to practice, but drinking it as well. My athletes understand the importance of staying hydrated. My problem is the schools. The school does not allow liquids of any type in class because of the new carpet. My swimmers tell me either water isn’t allowed in the classroom, or they...
Research Highlights Devastating Health Effects of Energy Drinks Archita Datta Majumdar -Thursday, April 23, 2015 Along with an alarming rise in obesity, energy drinks are leading to increasing statistics of negative social, emotional and behavioral issues as well as other long-term health effects. Now policymakers and physician groups are coming together to push for serious sales restrictions of these drinks — especially to children under 18. Full Story
Top Snack Replacements By Chris Rosenbloom, PhD, RDN, CSSD How many times have you reached for a bag of chips while studying, or guzzled a 20-ounce soft drink because you were thirsty? Swimmers burn a lot of calories and snacking is a good way to replace calories lost in exercise and replenish nutrients for the next practice or meet. However, mindless snacking when you are bored or stressed out often leads to poor choices. So next time you want a snack, ask two questions. “Am I really hungry?” and “What...
CVST Throw Back Thursday - #TBT Does anyone remember these CVST Swimmers from a while back. This picture was taken after a CVST Banquet in the "Old" Clubhouse!
Cornell's Chocolate Milk Fills Refueling Gap The New York Times Posters in the entrance to Cornell University's strength and conditioning center instruct athletes — from nearly 300-pound offensive linemen to 5-foot-tall field hockey players — to refuel their bodies after sweat-inducing workouts. But the suggested products are not jugs of protein powder or sports energy drinks commonly found around gyms; instead, they use locally produced eight-ounce bottles of 1 percent low-fat chocolate milk, similar to what is found in standard school lunches. Full Story
