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Why Water Polo is the Toughest Sport at the Olympics
Water Polo: A brutal sport When thinking of the world’s toughest sports, the usual suspects like Rugby, Wrestling, Hockey, and American Football probably come to mind. What if there was a sport out there more brutal than that? A sport where not only do the...
The History of Water Polo
It is always interesting to take a deep dive into the history of any sport. It is fascinating to discover the beginning stages of a sport in its original state. It is equally fascinating to witness the evolution of a sport through constant changes and adjustments....
The Best Men’s Water Polo Players of All Time
There will be pioneers and legends in every sport that help elevate their sport to another level. Players such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Lebron James have played that role for basketball. With baseball, players such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Hank Aaron...
The Many Health Benefits of Water Polo
There are so many benefits that one can gain to one's health while playing many water sports. Certainly, one can experience a boost in one's health to activities such as kayaking, scuba diving. We know that there is a great deal of calorie burn that one can expect to...
The Best Home Fitness Apps on the Market
Though gyms are opening up and available for use again, working out from home can not only start you on a healthier lifestyle than you may already be living but also help to keep you in shape if exercise was already part of your daily routine. Luckily, most people in...
What You Didn’t Know About Water Polo
Water polo may not be the most popular sport in the world—it certainly doesn’t get its own spotlight on ESPN—but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a sport to take lightly. It’s grueling in its own right, but many people don’t know it because they’re unfamiliar with the sport...
Athlete Spotlight: Dezsö Gyarmati
Regarded as one of the superior water polo players of all time, Dezso Gyarmati of Hungary won medals in five Olympic Games from 1948 through 1964. He was later able to translate his skills when he became the coach of his country's national water polo team during the...
Training During the Off Season
Training during the offseason is just as important as it is during the competitive season, maybe even more! The offseason refers to the time period between competitive seasons, such as the time between high school and club. Typically this lasts between four to six...
Top TED Talks for Athletes
Since its inception in 1984, TED has always been about sharing ideas. While it started as a conference covering technology, entertainment, and design, TED has grown to encompass almost all topics. TED Talks seek to share a deeper understanding of the world with the...
The Scoop on Nutritional Supplements
Previously on this blog, we’ve covered nutrition tips for water polo players. Our discussion on diet and nutrition wouldn’t be complete without the mention of nutritional supplements. These supplements often come with enticing claims, but it’s important to bear in...