February 2023 MBR The Sports Shelf

The Sports Shelf

The Swim Prescription
Alexander Hutchison
Hatherleigh Press
c/o The Hatherleigh Foundation
62545 State Highway 10, Hobart, NY 13788
www.hatherleighpress.com
9781578268467, $20.00, PB, 256pp

https://www.amazon.com/Swim-Prescription-Doctor-Designed-Program-Longevity/dp/157826846X

Synopsis: Whether you swim competitively, to get fit, to stay healthy, or just swim for fun, "The Swim Prescription: How Swimming Can Improve Your Mood, Restore Health, Increase Physical Fitness and Revitalize Your Life" is the all-in-one guide to everything this incredible sport has to offer.

"The Swim Prescription" is the authoritative reference on all aspects of swimming for health, including: Detailed explanations of how swimming benefits various health conditions; Step-by-step instructions on how to incorporate swimming into any lifestyle; Helpful tips on swimming equipment - what you should and shouldn't buy; Three full 12-week workout courses designed for any skill level; Key points for advanced topics including nutrition, strength training and more.

Swimming is regenerative, beneficial and one of the easiest and most affordable way to rebuild and maintain your fitness. Perfect for all ages and fitness levels, "The Swim Prescription" unlocks the power of swimming and makes it accessible for everyone.

Critique: Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, "The Swim Prescription: How Swimming Can Improve Your Mood, Restore Health, Increase Physical Fitness and Revitalize Your Life" by Alexander Hutchison is the complete guide to swimming for overall fitness and health. While a unique and very highly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library Sports Training, Physical Fitness, and Stretching Exercise collections in general, and Swimming Instruction/Exercise personal reading lists in particular, it should be noted that this thoroughly 'user friendly' instruction guide is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $12.99).

Editorial Note: Alexander Hutchison, PhD, is a fitness and wellness expert in Dallas, Texas and the owner of The Athlete Company. He is also the Senior Editor for the journal Advanced Biology, and has experience coaching swimming, water polo, triathlon, marathon, and most recently, strength and conditioning. After completing his master's degree in Kinesiology at Texas A&M University, Alexander was named the head swimming coach at Austin College. He received his doctorate in Exercise Physiology and Immunology at the University of Houston. He reviews for several journals in exercise science, nutrition, and immunology, and is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. He is also the author of Exercise Ain't Enough: HIIT, Honey, and the Hadza.

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