Three Things You Need to Know to Survive, Thrive During the Holidays

Not recovering effectively can impact your performance and also puts you at a higher risk for injury and muscle strains.

Whether the holidays have you taking stock, planning ahead, or submerged in social events and family time, there’s one thing swimmers tend to have in common; our holidays are punctuated with intense training.

For swimmers a Hell Week might signal the end of the holidays and start of the new year, a training camp intensive might put a pause on our holiday fun, or we may have a reluctant start to the new year after more than our fair share of festive foods.

Whichever applies to you there are three things to keep in mind to help you survive and thrive.