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Phillips 66 Nationals Kicks Of July 25 ! Want to attend? Premium tickets are SOLD OUT, buy tickets now before they're gone. Here are some things to look forward to on-site: 30,000 sq. ft. Fan Zone including games, giveaways, photo ops., Food trucks Beer garden Daily autograph sessions Unable to attend? USA Swimming offers multiple ways to follow the excitement including: Deck Pass Live segments on usaswimming.org & Facebook Live – one following each session and a new show ahead of finals live from the fan zone Daily coverage across...
5 Signs You May Be Dehydrated — Besides Thirst How can you tell if you’re not as hydrated as you should be? Thirst is a clue — but it’s not the only one. Some other signs of dehydration may include:1 1. Dark yellow urine or not urinating much. 2. Dry, cool skin. 3. Dry or sticky mouth. 4. Headache. 5. Muscle cramps. If you’re severely dehydrated, you may also feel dizzy, light-headed or confused or have a rapid heartbeat. You could even lose consciousness. Severe dehydration...
5 Ways Kids Gain Independence Through Sport A modern concern of parents and teachers is that kids are becoming less and less capable of thinking and acting for themselves. Here are five ways youth sports remain one of the best ways to foster confidence and independence in children and young adults.
Psych Sheets for FS Senior Champ's Posted The Hosts of the FS Senior Championships and Florida Swimming have released the first version of the Psych Sheets for the meet being held this week in St. Petersburg. Click Here to go to the Event Page and see all of the information.
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USADA Update Resources: #Doping is not only cheating. It's also dangerous. Be Aware of the negative health affects of anabolic agents, peptide hormones and other PEDS. TUE applications for prohibited stimulant medications used to treat ADD/ADHD require detailed medical documentation. Read More on why this documentation is necessary and what's required: Athletes: #BeInformed about clenbuterol and meat contamination. t's important that athletes tell their doctors they're subject to #antidoping rules. If a doctor doesn't take these rules into consideration, that's a #cleansport red flag ...
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Tips for Beverage Choices for Swimmers By Chris Rosenbloom, PhD, RDN Staying hydrated in the summer sun is important for everyone, not just swimmers. Three questions that I’ve received recently might also be questions that you have about hydration, so let’s provide some answers: “My daughter, a 14-year old swimmer, not only spends hours in the pool training and competing, but also skateboards and plays beach volleyball. She is complaining of lack of energy and headaches; could it be related to her hydration habits?” Continue
Managing Last-Minute Negative Thinking and Doubts By Dr. Alan Goldberg, Competitivedge.com One of the more common problems that plagues swimmers is being flooded with last minute negative thinking and doubts. You know the story: You've been feeling relatively confident and relaxed going into the big meet, but after warm ups on day 1, when you get behind the blocks for your very first race, you're suddenly overwhelmed by waves of negativity and the “what -ifs!” You start getting nervous as a result, the doubts get stronger and before you...
