Swimming for Life

Colette Crabbe

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — A key component of any fitness program is nutrition. Nutrition is a broad subject and should not mean the same for everybody. With nutrition, “one size fits all” will not work. We all have different needs based on our genetics, our allergies, our exercise levels, our likes and dislikes, our […]

Nutrition is key

April 28, 2022 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Nutrition by Colette Crabbe

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — Meet season is finally upon us. After 2 years of no or very limited meet options, it is very exciting news for the competitive swimmer. As everybody might be a little rusted, it is time to “oil the machine” and go back at it. Although the fitness swimmer may not […]

It is time to sharpen and oil the machine

March 28, 2022 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Motivation by Colette Crabbe

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — The end of February is usually the critical point for the New Year resolutions: either you made it, or it is a bust. In the first case, congratulations. You made the right choices, and your fitness program is enjoyable and is now second nature to you. You are seeing the […]

Keep Your Motivation Up!

February 24, 2022 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Motivation by Colette Crabbe

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — At the end of the year, people usually reflect on the year past and set up new resolutions for making positive changes. Often, it involves weight loss, starting an exercise program, quitting smoking, eating healthy foods, reducing alcohol consumption, climbing the corporate ladder, or spending more time with family. All […]

2022 Here We Come: Take Actions to Reach Your Personal ...

January 20, 2022 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Motivation by Colette Crabbe

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — A question from our membership came up asking how to avoid shoulder injuries in freestyle. This is a hard question as everybody is different: flexible or not, already injured or not, young or old, experience in swimming or not, etc. Being able to keep a horizontal position on top of […]

Use Your Core And Your Legs; Save Your Shoulders

December 29, 2021 in Aqua Master Online / Coaching / Fitness / Health / Kick by Colette Crabbe

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — January and September are usually the two months of the year where the most people are attempting to start a new fitness program and get into shape. This year is no different but with the spread of COVID still looming, you still need to be ready for sudden changes and […]

Make a plan for a realistic balanced fitness.

September 20, 2021 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Motivation by Colette Crabbe

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — Swimming is your favorite sport. In this article, we will explore a few ways to complement your routine at home or on vacation if you do not have access to a pool, or if you just want to step up to the next level. Mental training: A strong body is […]

How to Complement Your Swimming Fitness Program at Home

August 20, 2021 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Motivation by Colette Crabbe

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — Oregon finally reached the 70 percent vaccination rate and is allowing businesses to function without too many restrictions. Most pools in Oregon and Southwest Washington have now reopened, at least the ones which were able to survive the pandemic shock. It is time to plunge again and restart the sport […]

The Joy to Swim Again

July 17, 2021 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Motivation by Colette Crabbe

Colette Crabbe - 1976 Olympian in the 400IM and 200 breast — Whatever your sport, core exercises are an important part of a well-rounded fitness program. Your core muscles are your muscles all around your trunk, and it pays to get them in shape. Core exercises improve your balance and stability. Core exercises train the muscles around your pelvis, lower back, hips, […]

The core of your fitness program should be your core

June 9, 2021 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Training by Colette Crabbe