Yoga, Resistance Stretching, and now Pilates Exercise?

October 6, 2008 by Jimson Lee

I had a funny feeling Pilates was going to be popular with Track and Field athletes one day, along with the Alexander technique. In the personal fitness industry, we’ve seen the fad go from step classes, spinning bicycles, Tae-Bo, Bikram Yoga, kettlebells, swiss balls, bosu balls and other “core” fads.

I personally like good old-fashion […]

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Dara Torres Training Regimen

August 12, 2008 by Jimson Lee

Dana Torres won her 10th career Olympic medal with a silver in the 4×100m freestyle relay.

The American quartet of Natalie Coughlin, Lacey Nymeyer, Kara Lynn Joyce and Torres swam 3:34.33, an American record. The Netherlands won the gold in 3:33.76 seconds

It’s hard to believe her first medal was from 1984, the same Olympics where […]

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The Speedo LZR Racer Swimsuit Bodysuit

July 11, 2008 by Jimson Lee

Yesterday, I wrote about the Nike Swift Suit and Nike Track Spikes.

With all the talk about the amazing comeback of Dara Torres, let’s take a closer look at those swimsuits.

It’s hard to imagine a swimmer with more clothes than a track and field athlete.

The Speedo LZR Racers

Swimmers in Speedos are causing a stir leading up […]

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More on Dara Torres Resistance Stretching Routine

July 8, 2008 by Jimson Lee

Last year, Dara Torres’s comeback at the age of 40 was the talk of the swimming world. Now that she has earned a spot on her 5th Olympiad (and let’s not forget she retired twice and did not compete in 1996 and 2004) at the age of 41, she will be under the microscope […]

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Dara Torres Featured on ESPN E:60 Torpedo

July 7, 2008 by Jimson Lee

In case you missed the May 6, 2008 edition of ESPN’s E:60 Torpedo, here is a 10 minute video of Dara Torres.

In January 2006, Dara Torres “Support Team” included swim coaches Michael Lohberg & Chris Jackson, and Florida Panthers’ Strength & Conditioning Andy O’Brien. And of course, her secret weapon, resistance stretching which will […]

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Dara Torres - Secrets to Swimming Faster with Age

July 3, 2008 by Jimson Lee

If you are enjoying the recent Track and Field Trials, take a look at the swimming system.

To qualify for the 2008 USA Olympic Swim Team, only the top four swimmers in the men’s and women’s 100m and 200m freestyle, along with the winners of all the other events, automatically qualify for the USA Olympic Team. […]

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