WELCOME | Welcome To NewSwimmer.com

Hi all! We are a swim family who has learned a lot along the way and simply loves competitive swimming.

Swimming has become a huge part of our lives over the past few years, and we are so thankful for everyone who makes this such an amazing sport.

Our goal with NewSwimmer.com is to pass down what we have learned during our transition from a new swim family to one that is supporting our growing, competitive swimmer.

We hope our site will become a resource for you to refer back to as your swimmer progresses.

Swimming 101

Here you will find definitions of common swimming terms, explanations about the basics of swimming, and important links to sites that are important for you to know about.

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Swim Meets

Swim meets are fun and an amazing experience! Look here if you want information about making your meet experience easier.

This page is dedicated to tips on meal planning, packing for meets, and preparing your swimmer to have a successful day.

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Swimmer Health and Nutrition

Nutrition tips and recipes specific to the needs of swimmers.

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Times | USA Swimming Time Standards

All swimmers are checking their times regularly. Here we have laid out all of the USA Swimming Times in an easy-to-read format.

The times are separated by Short or Long Course, then by age and gender. You can refer back to this page regularly to find out how they are doing based on the motivational time standards.

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Blog

This is where we will provide information that we have learned over the years. We will answer the questions that we had as new swim parents and things our swimmer has learned. The posts will be short and to the point!

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Swim Shop

Look for deals and coupons from the most popular swim retailers.

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We will continue to add pages as we build the site and welcome suggestions from other seasoned swim parents, coaches, and clubs.

You may see new recipes, product recommendations, and links to other important sites as we grow. Check back to see what we have posted!

Thank you for visiting our site.

We looking forward to providing you with amazing swim content!

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Why More Yards Aren’t Always Better | Rethinking Training for Non-Distance Swimmers

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Enhance Your Swim Training with Superfeet Insoles”

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The Dangers of Overtraining and Undercoaching in Young Swimmers

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Olympic Committee Adds 50s For LA 2028

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Challenging the “Do What the Coach Says” Mindset in Swimming

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The Dangers of Denying Kids Restroom and Water Breaks During Swim Practice

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What Does It Mean? | DFS vs NS

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Fastest Pools In The United States

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The Science Behind Specialization in Swimming: When Should Young Swimmers Focus on Specific Events?

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Why Long-Distance Aerobic Training Slows Sprint Swimmers: A Case Against Distance-Based Conditioning for Sprinters

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Why Cooling Down After Swimming Is So Important

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How To Read A Pace Clock

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Will My Asthma Inhaler Keep Me From Swimming In High Level Meets?

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What Is The Temperature Of A Competition Pool?

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Goggle Guide 2024: The Best Swimming Goggles

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The Magic 5 Custom Fit Swimming Goggles | Review

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Why Are My Swimmer’s Teeth Turning Yellow? | Swimmer’s Calculus

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What Makes A Swimming Pool Fast?

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Swimmer’s Shoulder | How To Prevent and Treat Swim-related Shoulder Pain

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10 Best Swimming Goggles for 2023 | Tested by Swimmers

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Dr. Don Aivalotis is the founder of NewSwimmer.com. He is an author, world-renowned Doctor of Chiropractic, Health and Wellness Coach, and USA Swimming Coach. Dr. Don has treated both professional and college level athletes across many disciplines. His passion for swimming and expertise in sports injuries shows through in his writing. With over 24 years experience, pro swimmers and new swimmers can benefit from his knowledge in and around the pool.