We need to be truth-tellers and call out the negative lies that we and our teammates believe. Let’s face it, practices can be hard. People may start thinking they can’t do it. Meet performances may not produce the times you wanted, and you can spiral into negative self-worth. Make it a habit to call out the lies. Say something like, “That’s not true. You have done hard practices before. You can do this.”
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Life is not easy. Each day holds unique challenges varying from waking up late for practice and missing your pre-workout snack to a serious injury requiring surgery and physical therapy. That doesn’t even include disagreements with your teammates, coaches, or family. What about your finances? Do you always have enough in your account to Venmo
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It’s nice to have a plan. It makes us feel like we’re in control and have anticipated all that could go wrong. But what do you do when something unexpected happens? We choose to freak out or pivot. Pivoting is changing our path without changing the goal. While this can be unsettling at best, it’s
As an athlete, you quickly learn to adapt to the demands of preparation and the whirlwind of what it takes to compete at your best. Half of the battle as an elite swimmer is your ability to make mental adjustments in order to set yourself up for success. In the same ways that you taper
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Once taking action on their MTHFR variants, we’ve seen our swimmers significantly increase daily recovery numbers and report improvements in daily energy, menstrual cycles, mood, body cramps, and mental health.
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It is the most wonderful time of the year; it is TAPER time! After months of hard work and pushing your body and mind to the limit, it is time to rest and enjoy some fast swimming. There is no such thing as a perfect meet; every competition has ups and downs, highs and lows.
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The big topic all over social media and Tik-Tok lately is all about healing your gut. Why is it so important? Your gut is the foundation of everything. It helps digest foods, absorb nutrients, and use your food as fuel. If your gut is imbalanced then your immune system won’t work properly, your hormones can
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Mental Health I want to take a moment to reflect and bring awareness to Mental Health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is crucial at every point in your life. Understanding and being open to talking about our feelings and emotions can help others understand their symptoms and break their stigma. It includes
