At 14, it was hard to tell if the queasy feeling I felt around Coach Matt was because of my crush on him, or if it was because of some of the odd things he did. A college student hired to coach our ...
I was once again inspired by my beautiful, caring, and thoughtful mother and “swim mom” with Mother’s Day recently passing. My mom has always been my biggest support throughout my life both on and off ...
When I was 4 years old, my mom took me to my first swim lesson. Ready to go with my goggles in hand, I eagerly entered the cold water with my instructor. Most of the other kids my age were shy and ...
Swimming is not only a good survival skill but it’s an excellent workout for all ages. It’s low-impact, cardiovascularly challenging and a great cross-training exercise to mix into your workout ...
Aly Lopez was a writer on the sleep and wellness team at CNET. She tested, researched and reviewed sleep and health-related products, technology and trends. She received her bachelor's degree in ...
As a journalist, I’m a creature of deadline. I signed up to participate in the challenge to swim 15 miles in June for the American Red Cross, and of course I waited until the very last day to finish.
Growing up in the 1940s and 1950s, I didn’t have the same opportunities to compete in sports like the boys did. I’ve always loved fitness, so I stayed active in my adult life skiing, playing tennis, ...
When I was 5 years old, I nearly drowned while visiting a Pennsylvania amusement park. I spent 30 seconds underwater not knowing what to do. Luckily, I was rescued by a lifeguard and resuscitated, but ...
At 28, I thought my life was pretty settled. Nope. At 28, I thought my life was pretty settled. Nope. By Jazmine Hughes In person, Turks and Caicos looks the same as it does in pictures — cloudless ...
Displays have been getting more intimate for years, moving from the laptop to your phone to the smartwatch on your wrist. It’s increasingly common to rely on a gadget like the Apple Watch or Garmin ...