Posts by Melissa Frank

Swimming helps to improve all three of the goals of cross-training- [to improve one’s] endurance, speed, and recovery leading to improvement in one’s marathon (running) performance and is...

One can swim in a rash guard in the pool or ocean, though, it may not be as comfortable as other options available on the market. While rash guards initially gained their popularity with surfers to...

Yes! You can, indeed, wear polyester in the pool. In fact, swim apparel made from a polyester blend is one of the best options to wear in the pool. A polyester blend will resist the chlorine (i.e.,...

Once one has been cleared to return to physical activity (or sent to physical therapy) after sustaining a broken toe, they will want to avoid activities that require significant weight-bearing and/or...

w that beginner swimmers take 40 to 50 minutes to swim one mile. Intermediate swimmers are shown to swim one mile in 30 to 35 minutes, approximately. And, elite (advanced) swimmers have been shown to...

There are two different types of muscle cramps. Type I cramps will typically involve multiple muscles. Type II cramps are defined as cramps confined to a single leg muscle.  Though there is no clear...