Better Aging Through Breaststroke Given the absence of older swimmers at Olympic trials in most other events, it's hard not to wonder about the connections between breaststroke and swimming fast as we age. By David McGlynn
The Hidden Dangers of Microplastics More and more research is revealing the damage to your body from microplastics. Understanding the effect microplastics has on your health is important so you can know what to do about it. By Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN, NBC-HWC
Matters of the Heart Clifford was feeling good, in shape, and on target to meet his goals. But then, suddenly, something changed. For no apparent reason, his 1,000-yard repeat splits—typically rock steady at 15 minutes—began creeping up. By Elaine K. Howley
How to Swim Modern-Day Butterfly Butterfly was the last of the four competitive strokes to be created. Here's a retrospective on what was taught in swim schools and competitive programs years ago, and what the latest ideas are. By Susan Ingraham