2026 Mar-Apr SWIMMER Magazine | U.S. Masters Swimming

Mar-Apr 2026

4 'Wrong' Ways to Swim that Might Be Right for You

Here are four "wrong" ways to swim that might actually help you swim faster. For each one, consider whether the logic makes sense for you, and if it does, give it a try. You might see instant change, or you might need to work more on something.

By Andrew Sheaff

What Swimmers Need to Know About Ultra-Processed Foods

Navigating your local grocery store can be complicated. You go to the store, look over the tons of options, and wonder, "Are they healthy? Should I eat that?" Packaged foods are especially complicated to decide upon because of the ongoing debate classifying what processed food means.

By Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN, NBC-HWC

Toiling Toward Faster

In 1904, Charles M. Daniels stunned the world when he became the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming. What enabled Daniels to upset the swimming world order was a diligent training program, a concept that prior to the 20th century hadn't really existed in the way we think of it today.

By Elaine K. Howley

It's a Mann's World

Becca Mann was a young supernova in the pool and open water, racking up wins, records, and medals galore and becoming one of the youngest athletes to ever qualify for the U.S. Olympic trials.