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Tune into this week's SSDL Podcast as we speak with Lori Payne from American College Connection (ACC Recruits). Lori and her team offer essential resources and insights for student-athletes looking to navigate the collegiate swimming recruitment process. With their guidance, you can approach recruitment with clarity and confidence, reducing the stress and uncertainty often associated with this journey. Tune in to learn how ACC Recruits can support your aspirations of competing at the collegiate level.

If you find yourself constantly craving sugar, you may need to address one or more of these things: • LACK OF CARBS Carbs in their most basic form break down to sugar. Including quality whole food sources with meals and quick carb options around training is key. Your body needs carbs for energy!! You will likely crave carbs (in the form of sugary foods) if you aren’t eating enough of them. • LACK OF PROTEIN Protein plays a key role in balancing blood sugar and keeping you full and satisfied. Student athletes should aim for 0.8-1g/b bodyweight daily. • NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES A lack of nutrients like b vitamins and iron can lead to fatigue, causing you to seek out sugary foods that give a quick energy boost. • LACK OF SLEEP Poor sleep makes you more sensitive to food reward and affects the release of appetite-regulating hormones. This may cause you to seek out energy-dense foods that are low in nutrients. • POORLY HYDRATED Fluids help move nutrients throughout the body and keep you in peak cognitive condition. A poor hydration status can lead to fatigue and decreased cognitive function, causing you to seek out highly processed options. • TOO STRICT An all-or-nothing mindset that severely limits all sugar-containing foods may lead to greater cravings for those foods. Rather than a perfectionist mindset, shift toward a more flexible mindset! Choose one area to improve and start small. If you don’t know where to start, consider reaching out and working with us! Save & share with a someone who would find this helpful!

You can be as “strong” as you want, but without proper movement mechanics, you won’t be fast. #ssdlfam #swimming #swimmers #swim #mobility #training #dryland #exercise #shoulder

If your parents still wake you up for practice, please stop pretending that you’re dedicated‼️ #SSDLFam #swimming #swimmers #swimmer #swim #practice #parents

Implement these 3 fast-food habits for holiday travels and you’ll recover better than ever post-champs‼️ At least 80% of the time: 1️⃣go for grilled over fried 2️⃣go for fruits/veggies over fries 3️⃣swap soda for lower sugar options Which fast-food restaurant should we give some options for? Drop your favorite and we’ll reply back with our top meal option‼️

Can you maintain this position for 30 seconds with perfect form❓ #SSDLFam #swimming #swimmers #swimmer #swim #perfectform #core #hallowhold

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Sleep well. Practice your breathing. Train mental skills. You’ll be ahead of 99% of the world. #ssdl #swim #athlete #swimmer #swimming #mentality #mental #breathe #swimstrong

3 movements for a strong and stable streamline position‼️ #SSDLFam #swimming #swimmers #swimmer #swim #shoulders #strong #stable

This week, Alexia Sotomayor joins the SSDL podcast for episode 63! Alexia currently trains at St. Andrews in Florida, but also represents Peru on the international stage! Eric and Alexia discuss her beginnings in the sport, moving to the US to train, and much more about her journey in the sport so far!