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In 1989 I was 32 years old. It had been two years since I had quit my 17-year smoking habit, and I had adopted a rigorous physical fitness regimen. I truly felt on top of the world, and nothing could stop me. In addition, having developed a greater level of […]

Donna McFarland: Diagnosed with MS; Food Became My Medicine

March 28, 2022 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Nutrition by Aqua Master Editor

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

The fundamentals of the McDougall Program are simple yet often difficult to implement. Star McDougallers have either adopted the Program themselves by learning from our website and books or joining one of our programs. For personalized help, learn more about the 12-Day McDougall Program. Learn more I must begin this […]

Elizabeth TeSelle: Beyond Veganism

February 24, 2022 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Nutrition by Aqua Master Editor

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

By Mary McDougall Serves: 6-8 Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 25 min Ingredients 4 Cups Vegetable broth 1 Medium onion, chopped 1/2 Cup Green bell pepper, chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, minced 15 Ounce Can Fire roasted chopped tomatoes 15 Ounce Can Fire roasted crushed tomatoes 15 Ounce Can Black […]

Tortilla Soup with Crispy Strips

January 20, 2022 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Nutrition by Aqua Master Editor

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

Kevin Cleary — Wherever you may be in your swimming career and/or season, it’s important that you take time and make the effort to appreciate where you are and what you are doing, regardless of how you think you are doing. A concept that I constantly preach is the importance of viewing your […]

Enjoy the Moment

January 20, 2022 in Aqua Master Online / Coach's Chair / Coaching / Motivation by Kevin Cleary

Off the Block — Joining the Medical Business One afternoon, in September of 2006, about a month after I turned 58, I was overtaken by excruciating chest pain, nausea, and profuse sweating. I tried to “walk it off” for about two hours at home but finally decided to go to the emergency room. I […]

Choosing Diet Over Drugs After A Heart Attack

December 29, 2021 in Aqua Master Online / Fitness / Nutrition by Aqua Master Editor

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