Swimming Drills Teach your kids how to kick, pull, and turn like the pros with these swimming technique and practice tips. Featured at Home Swimming Activities Workout at Home with a Professional Triathlete March 03, 2020 Check out this new swim circuit workout to keep you in tip-top shape. Best Practice For Dry Land Training March 01, 2020 10 Dry Land Exercises for Swimmers You Can Do at Home February 24, 2020 To improve as a swimmer, water-based workouts and honing technique are essential. Dryland Workouts For Swimmers February 20, 2020 The purpose of dryland training is to stretch and strengthen the muscles used in swimming Ways To Practice Swim Skills At Home February 11, 2020 Don’t have a pool? No problem! The Top 6 Core Exercises for Swimmers February 06, 2020 It's important to continue to your core strength during this time. Check out workout number three - it 's "super"! Core Training Workout You Can Do From Home March 27, 2019 Master these steps to optimize your body positioning in the water. Workouts To Try While Waiting to Get Back Into the Water March 25, 2019 Try out some of these workouts that will help improve your swimming skills before you hit the water. More athlete health articles What Parents Need to Know About Sports Physicals July 23, 2020 Here’s what Dr. Michele LaBotz, sports medicine physician, wants parents to know when it's time for your child's annual sports physical Don’t Shrug off Shoulder Pain July 20, 2020 The shoulder is a pretty amazing set of joints that allows for a complex range of movements. While there are many possible causes of shoulder pain, there are three main issues that tend to be seen in young athletes. The Do’s and Don’ts of Flavor-Enhanced Water July 16, 2020 TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian, explains what you need to know to pick or make a flavored water that’s healthier for your athlete. 6 Things to Know About Electrolytes for Youth Athletes July 10, 2020 TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian, has six simple tips about when and how to help your child incorporate electrolytes. 5 Things Parents Can Do to Protect Sporty Kids From Injuries June 30, 2020 Help prevent sports injuries in kids by paying attention to their recovery—and avoiding specializing in one activity too early. Top 6 Foods to Avoid When You’re In Charge of the Team’s Snacks June 25, 2020 As a parent of a young athlete, you’re likely going to be on team snack duty at some point. Here are a few foods to avoid bringing & what to bring instead. Youth Strength and Conditioning Recommendations June 22, 2020 The who, why, and how for youth strength and conditioning written by a licensed health professional that specializes in sports orthopedics. Youth Sports: How to Deal with Anxiety Around Return to Play June 18, 2020 TrueSport Expert Kevin Chapman, PhD, is here to help parents navigate their young athletes return to youth sports after COVID-19. Plan it and Pack it: Pre- and Post-Workout Foods and Beverages June 15, 2020 As pools reopen and training begins in earnest, one thing that will likely change is access to food and fluids Comparison v. Competition: How to Develop Positive Body Image on Teams June 11, 2020 Here is how parents and coaches of young athletes can help develop a body positive image culture in your youth sports team. Why Do Some Athletes Struggle with Body Image? June 04, 2020 Athletes can struggle with body image issues, and it’s important for parents & coaches to understand the different ways that those issues can be triggered. How Athletes Can Make the Most of a Plant-Based Diet May 28, 2020 Here are ways your young athlete can make the most out of a plant-based diet to achieve a competitive edge and improve their overall health. Reducing Anxiety to Make Game Day as Good as Practice May 14, 2020 As a coach, learn how you can help your youth sports athletes reduce anxiety to make game day as good as a practice, for a more mentally prepared team. 5 Strategies to Help Your Athlete Manage Performance and Social Anxiety May 07, 2020 Here are five strategies to help young athletes learn how to manage performance and social anxiety for long-term mental wellness. 5 Keys to Keeping Your Kids Active and Healthy At Home April 03, 2020 Current events have required changes in our routines and cancellations of events and activities Youth Athletes "FEAR" During Today's COVID-19 Culture March 25, 2020 View all athlete health articles
