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Michael Phelps' Pot Pic Investigation is Over

by Michele Cheplic

16 Feb 2009 02:39 PM

The athlete, who has been swimming in hot water since a photo of him smoking a bong went public, can now come up for air. According to new reports, Michael Phelps will not be charged with illegal drug use.

More Fallout from Michael Phelps' Pot Pipe Photo

by Michele Cheplic

06 Feb 2009 07:08 AM

If you have a box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes with Michael Phelps' picture on it, you might want to hold on to it for a while. There's no telling how much it might be worth now that the cereal company has axed the Olympic swimming champ from its payroll.

Michael Phelps' Dopey Decision Continues to Haunt Him

by Michele Cheplic

04 Feb 2009 03:30 PM

He may have gone public admitting his "bad" judgment, but that's not stopping police in Columbia, South Carolina from opening an investigation into Michael Phelps' alleged inhaling from a marijuana pipe.

Are Ballet Dancers Fitter Than Swimmers?

by Michele Cheplic

31 Oct 2008 08:59 PM

According to a new study conducted by British researchers, the answer is "yes." Take that Michael Phelps. Researchers concluded that the overall fitness of ballet dancers is greater than that of international swimmers.

Swimming - How to Have Fun Tips

by Heather Long

02 Mar 2007 06:39 AM

Recently, in Dear Heather, Valorie asked for biking and swimming ideas for a large family. Swimming and biking are activities that families can do together and that can involve different age groups as well as different levels of skill and proficiency.

Setting Up Special Swimming Pools for Muslim Women

by Heather Long

15 Jan 2007 01:43 PM

In New Zealand, there is a movement by South Island Muslims to open special swimming pool facilities for women only that would allow them to swim and engage in aquatic exercise without compromising their religious beliefs.

Have You Heard of the Burqini?

by Heather Long

14 Jan 2007 03:24 PM

Have you heard of the Burqini? I hadn't until a reader sent me a note a couple of days ago and asked me about it. It didn't take much research to find out more about it.

Fitness Swimming For Beginners

by Fatherofeight

24 Dec 2006 04:05 PM

In a previous article, I wrote about my recent experience using swimming workouts to lose weight and get in shape. All you need to get started is a suitable pool to swim laps (25 yard pool recommended) and the determination to make something happen.

Swimming: The Perfect Exercise

by Fatherofeight

19 Dec 2006 12:20 PM

Six months ago, I felt like I was 10 years older than I actually am. I was very overweight and I had committed myself to living a life that placed great demands on me, both emotionally and physically. It was time for drastic action. I joined a YMCA that is fairly close to our house.

Swimming Tips

by Heather Long

06 Jul 2006 10:30 AM

Swimming is such a great activity during the summer that we sometimes forget that swimming is a great way to build and maintain fitness.



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