Topic: Michael Phelps

This kick is called the "dolphin" kick; yes, the same kick that Michael Phelps was publicized swimming next to a dolphin. This is your "streamlined" position; with your arms on both sides of your head, you should be condensing yourself as much ...

Swimmers Up!

Swimming has been propelled into the spot light. Running feels great (I'm a runner myself) but there is a high chance of injury, not to mention heavy impact on the knees.Taking a dip in the pool is also one of the best ...
I remember back when I first started swimming, my coaches would always insist that I breathe bilaterally (alternate breathing to both sides when swimming freestyle). I would concentrate on it for a few practices, but I would almost always end up going ...

How to Train With a Pull Buoy

You don't have to aspire to the level of Michael Phelps to want to drastically improve your performance in the pool. Regardless of their shape, they're designed to be held between your legs as you swim. That's because you're supposed to keep ...

Get Your Best Water Workout

WHAT IT IS: A swimsuit constructed with the same NASA-designed precision as Michael Phelps' super-skintight number, but comfier (this amateur version boasts a knit fabric that has more give than that of the pros'). WHAT IT DOES:
When choosing a workout area in a new club, one should always consider who is always on an adjacent piece of equipment. In other words, who is on the stationery bike right next to yours? Is this person actually doing their workout ...
Getting the most out of your workout can make or break a weight loss plan. Among the best calorie killers are running, competitive sports, and swimming.. The intensity of your workout is the most important predictor of how many calories you burn. ...
If you want taut, toned abs, you're not alone. A lot of people do and don't know how to get them. However, it's pretty simple to do so, as long as you know what you're doing. First, of course, the standard advice ...
I didn't intend to cover this topic until several reporters deluged me in one week. The reporters wanted a comment that it was uncommon or abnormal that Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps eats up to 10,000 calories a day when training. If athletes ...

7 Gadgets to Get You in Shape

THERE'S ARGUABLY LITTLE room for improvement in Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps's butterfly stroke - he currently holds the world record in the 200-meter. 7 Gadgets to Help Get You in ShapeNext Suunto wrist-top computer Nike + iPod Sport Kit Adidas-Polar Project ...