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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

We are both in our 80s and (are) all about healthy aging with a whole-food plant-based lifestyle! We want to share our personal stories on how we both overcame life-threatening illnesses and (have gone) on to lead very healthy, happy and long lives! Here is Fran’s story … After returning […]

Bob & Fran: How a Plant-Based Diet Saved Our Lives ...

October 22, 2021 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Nutrition by Aqua Master Editor

Webinar presented by Oregon Masters Swimming Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen is a Functional Medicine Practitioner in Oregon. Her doctorate is in Chiropractic, and she holds a Master’s in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Dr K specializes in working with athletes to prevent nutrient deficiencies so that they can optimize their performance, […]

Gut Health is Important

October 22, 2021 in Announcements / Aqua Master Online / Clinics / Events / Featured / Fitness / Health / Nutrition by Aqua Master Editor

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

My journey began just a few months after I turned 24. I started feeling numbness in both my hands. Within a few days, I became totally numb in not just both hands, but along the side of my body. I also experienced severe levels of fatigue and “spasticity.” I went […]

Jeanmarie: From Multiple Sclerosis to Complete Remission

August 20, 2021 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Nutrition by Aqua Master Editor

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

This is a picture of me withmy favorite book in the entire world, “The Starch Solution”!!! — I started my journey three years ago in January, 2018. Leading up to that time, I was attending college and ate food that was fast and easily accessible. Not only did I have terrible eating habits, but I put additional stress on my body by pulling lots of all-nighters studying […]

Manuela: Weight, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol and Kidney Stones ...

July 17, 2021 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Health / Human Interest by Aqua Master Editor

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