Dear ElitSwim friends. As coaches, we go above and beyond in our effort to teach and prepare these enthusiastic young individuals for the wonderful sport of swimming. Participants in sports feel motivated and pushed to their physical and mental limits. Depending on the helpful or adverse atmosphere throughout that procedure, it can have an even more significant impact on young children. At ElitSwim, we place a high priority on our swimmers' mental wellness and work nonstop to support them every day. In order to help you in that effort, we...

How eating a healthy, balanced diet may boost athletic performance. Many families already know the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet. But if your child or teen is an athlete performing at a high level on a regular basis, you may have additional concerns about their nutrition and dietary needs. Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about what young athletes should eat to power their performance. Is there a recommended diet for young athletes There is no 'one-size-fits-all' plan when it comes to nutrition. Individual...

University of Pittsburgh We all know exercise is good for us, but that still leaves plenty of questions. How much exercise? Who benefits the most? And when in our lives? New research led by Pitt psychologists pools data from dozens of studies to answer these questions and shows that older adults may be able to prevent declines in a certain kind of memory by sticking to regular exercise. READ MORE