http://forums.usms.org/ Any swimming-related topics not covered in one of the other top level topics. Non swimming-related topics should be posted in the NSR forum. en Wed, 22 May 2013 23:37:11 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.usms.org/images/misc/rss.png http://forums.usms.org/ http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22545-Monofin-Worth-it&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 21:20:45 GMT Am seeing more sprint workouts using monofins and am wondering if the benefit is worth the $ investment. I have zero experience with a monofin - is... Am seeing more sprint workouts using monofins and am wondering if the benefit is worth the $ investment. I have zero experience with a monofin - is there really a difference between using monofin and just regular fins? What are some typical training scenarios where you'd use a monofin instead? Anyone with personal experience for/against a monofin feel free to comment. Thanks! ]]> General Swimming-Related Discussions Boomerang http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22545-Monofin-Worth-it http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22527-Article-Fitness-in-Middle-Age-May-Help-Shield-From-Cancer&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 23:16:37 GMT *Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later* Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk By Kathleen... Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later
Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk

By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter

THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.

"Fitness is a huge predictor of [cancer] risk," said Dr. Susan Lakoski, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Vermont, in Burlington. "You need to be fit to protect yourself against a cancer diagnosis in older age."

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Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later ]]> General Swimming-Related Discussions Jayhawk http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22527-Article-Fitness-in-Middle-Age-May-Help-Shield-From-Cancer http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22525-Streamline-limitations&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 11:03:57 GMT Having been a lazy streamliner it's high time I work on the closest thing to a free lunch at our disposal. No excuses any more! I never fully appreciated what a huge disparity there can be b/t a lazy age grouper streamline and a great streamline. To the tune of a good 8 seconds per 100 on some very non-scientific field experiments side by side. Wow! Just the initial push off and streamline my poor form costs me nearly a full body length vs his amazing streamline by the time we both take our first stroke. This is a guy I have routinely beaten by a considerable margin in open water events over many years. Great learning experience getting whipped in the pool by a superior technician in my pal. W A N T to get better.

What is more important for an old fart who has less than stellar flexibility? I can certainly get my hands overlapping with elbows quite close to narrow my frontal profile within the margin of my shoulders, but overall the hands will be down below my head. As in looking from the side my arms would be pointing a good 20 degrees down if my torso/legs are level with the surface of the water.

Or....

Would I want to have my body line flat from head to toe, but sacrifice the narrow profile having to separate my hands and utilize a wider position? I'm thinking this wider Superman position would be the higher drag position and needs to go in the garbage bin?

Just don't want to be practicing the wrong things as I'm committed to making the best streamline I can somewhere down the road.

Any particular stretches I might focus on? Thanks. ]]> General Swimming-Related Discussions vo2 http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22525-Streamline-limitations http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22522-2013-Summer-Nationals-in-Mission-Viejo&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 20:08:16 GMT Who's going to join me in Mission Viejo? :banana: I am looking forward to going back "home" to California!

So, it's time to play GUESS THE ATTENDANCE! Me first: 1,001 . I will probably end up being the "1" at the end; completely contrary to my usual manner of registering early. (My event selection and seed times hinge on where I am at with my current shoulder/leg PT program and what the doctor says about my :cane: neck.)

Winner gets a :chug: (or drink of choice) on me. (PWB, I still owe you a juice, at least!)

If anybody plans on visiting San Diego or Long Beach while you are in California, I lived in San Diego for 24 years, after growing up in Long Beach. So, I would be happy to answer any questions.

I hope to see you in Mission Viejo!

:D ]]> General Swimming-Related Discussions ElaineK http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22522-2013-Summer-Nationals-in-Mission-Viejo http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22519-Phelps-denies-rumors-of-a-comeback-somewhat&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 01:48:19 GMT Could it be true? This article (http://swimswam.com/michael-phelps-denies-comeback-via-twitter-sort-of/) says he is headed for the Olympic Training... Could it be true? This article says he is headed for the Olympic Training Center to start his training this weekend. Phelps' tweet suggests that there is no comeback but he doesn't make an outright denial, either. ]]> General Swimming-Related Discussions Syd http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22519-Phelps-denies-rumors-of-a-comeback-somewhat http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22509-how-many-masters-sessions-per-week&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 19:57:53 GMT I am a 50 yr old female who has been swimming Masters for about 4 years (new to competitive swimming). I swim 4 days a week and strength train... I am a 50 yr old female who has been swimming Masters for about 4 years (new to competitive swimming). I swim 4 days a week and strength train twice. I began competing this year and am doing surprisingly well and would like to get faster. Question: how many days a week can/should I swim train in order to really get faster, without sustaining overuse injuries?? ]]> General Swimming-Related Discussions leslie mv http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22509-how-many-masters-sessions-per-week http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22499-Do-you-train-with-others-or-solo&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 20:18:49 GMT If you train like to train with others but cant find enough people to swim with check out this soon to be released sports app... If you train like to train with others but cant find enough people to swim with check out this soon to be released sports app.

I am a college student and like to swim but dont have many friends who do so I decided to make an app to find other to train with our Facebook page and sports blog have all the details.



Let me know what you guys think. Thanks ]]> General Swimming-Related Discussions SinkOrSwim123 http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22499-Do-you-train-with-others-or-solo http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22493-Pool-gear-theft-bums-a-brother-out&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 12:35:06 GMT I tell ya it takes cohones to walk up and steal stuff right under someone's nose. My Finis Alignment Kickboard is gone! Pool was packed so no way to tell where it went and we were all busy doing a chunk of 200's. There were a lot of non-swimmers there i.e. kids horsing around so I can guess where it went. Oh well, while I'm ticked I guess if someone really needs something that badly I hope they truly enjoy it and get what they need. I can envision the kid who took it gloating: "That guy is such a moron he is using that water frisbee incorrectly."

Argh! ]]> General Swimming-Related Discussions vo2 http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22493-Pool-gear-theft-bums-a-brother-out http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22492-equipment-question-technical&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 02:01:34 GMT so i'm doing a latex cap with a silicone cap on top. every time i've used this set up - i get out after the race and the silicone cap is full of water and it looks like a big jelly blob on my head. how do you get the air out from between the 2 caps? i'm only used to using 1 cap :doh: ]]> General Swimming-Related Discussions Indianaman79 http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?22492-equipment-question-technical