#Tmacswims 'Links of The Week' for April 27th

It's Monday, which means it's time for another round of #Tmacswims 'Links of The Week'
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http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-18366/top-5-foods-to-eat-before-yoga.html

After taking part in a Yoga class on Friday I came across this link on foods you should eat before going to a yoga class. Yoga is a great way to relax the body and loosen out all the muscles in your body after a hard week in the gym and pool and now thanks to this link we add great foods into our pre yoga workout.

http://swimswam.com/5-ways-swimming-is-like-dating/

Swimming is such a demanding sport on the mind and body and sometimes during the year we need to take a break from the water. If you recall I took 5 days off over March break and it was one of the best decisions I made for myself and swimming as now I feel well rested and rejuvenated starting off my LC season. Sometimes taking time off or trying new things in the water or weight room is the best thing you can do for your swimming!

http://olympictalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/24/bob-bowman-arizona-state-michael-phelps-swimming-olympics/?utm_network=twitter&utm_post=3622966&utm_source=TW%20%40NBCOlympics&utm_tags=srm%5Bolympics%2Carticle%5D

The greatest Olympian of all time is following his coach’s footsteps and moving to Arizona where he will continue to train under long-time coach Bob Bowman. I have always loved Michael and supported him through thick and thin and this decision will only better his career moving forward. I’m excited to see what Michael will be up to over the next several months with a new swim wear line coming, he’s engaged, and now this move in clubs, it’s never a quiet moment for the most decorated Olympian of all time.

 http://swimswam.com/3-steps-to-maximize-your-endurance-for-long-course/

With Long Course in full swing it’s time to dig deep and prep for major meets coming within the next couple months for many. Make sure you are attending every single workout per week and putting in your best effort so you can improve and achieve your goals going forward. Always make sure you’re keeping up with school work, sleep, eating, and drinking to ensure maximum performance in the pool as well the classroom. 

http://www.yourswimlog.com/16-ways-motivate-train-butt-youd-rather-anything-else/

Training can rewarding and hell for all athletes and being able to control our environments allows for maximum performance and outcome in a meet. Now I don’t think doing 10x200 fly LC is a way to prove a point but doing something you haven’t done before or something that your teammates or lane mates aren't doing to improve your swimming will make a world of a difference. I had a swimmer ask me once why he had to do 200 fly for time during workout while another swimmer didn't have to do a 200 fly or 200 back for time. I simply responded by the coach wants you to do a 200 fly to see how you attack the swim and to practice for your 100 fly. It’s not a punishment and it’s only going to make you a faster sprinter at the end of the day. The most important thing is you always want to try and be one step ahead of your biggest competitor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsDmgu-ZR-w&feature=youtu.be

Katie Ledecky has been on fire since the London Olympics and continues to dominate in the pool. Here’s her 200 free final from Mesa where she went an impressive 1:56 in season swim and this happened to be the 6^th fastest time in the world this year. This young lady can swim events from 100 free all the way to the 1500 free and hold World Records in the 400, 800, & 1500 free. She will be one to watch this summer at the World Championships as well next summer in Rio at the Olympics.