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9 Effective Swim Workouts for Weight Loss (Lose it Easily)
Imagine the moment when you reunite with friends or family after not seeing them for a few months, and they can’t help but notice the radiant glow of health and …
How Does Swimming Change Your Body? The 7 Scientific Ways
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, all adults should participate in moderate-intensity aerobic activity for about 150 minutes weekly. This includes activities like jogging, lifting weights, exercise classes, …
58 Swimming Quotes from Pro Swimmers You Can Learn From
Swimming isn’t easy. Maybe practice has been challenging. You are tired, stiff, and sore. The water is cold. You’re coming off a bad swim meet. You’ve plateaued in the water, …
Swimming Warm-Up and Cool-Down: The Ultimate Guide
Warmup and cooldown are two essential components of a swimmer’s routine. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, incorporating a swimming warm-up and cool-down is critical for optimal performance, …
The Swimmer’s Body: What It Is, Traits, and How to Get It
When you think of a swimmer’s body, you might imagine the tall, broad, and lean physique of a screaming Michael Phelps after the 4x100m freestyle relay as he claims his …
How to Do an Open Turn: the Breaststroke and Butterfly Turn
No matter what kind of swimmer you are: competitive, masters, triathlete, or recreational… Knowing how to successfully complete an open turn is an important skill. Whether you’re new to swimming …
Training Guides
151 Dryland Exercises for Swimmers of Every Level (Guide)
If you want to become a better, faster, and more efficient swimmer, it’s critical to incorporate dryland exercises into your training regime. Not only will you move better, be stronger, …
11 Top Upper Body Exercises and Workouts for Swimmers
Did you know that upper-body strength is strongly correlated with swimming performance for both sprinters and distance swimmers? This is according to a study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine. …
17 Foods for Swimmers to Boost Performance (Superfoods)
Think quick: Are the foods you eat every day contributing to your swimming performance? If your answer is no or you are unsure, you are not alone. Many swimmers lack …
9 Leg Exercises for Swimmers to Boost Swimming Performance
When you think of a swimmer’s body, you probably imagine- broad shoulders, big lats, and well-defined abs- but something many overlook is the leg muscles. Just as the upper body …
Dryland Cardio for Swimmers- 7 Workouts to Build Endurance
Swimming is well known as being one of the best cardio workouts out there. That said, many competitive swimmers still incorporate dryland cardio into their training schedule to improve their …
7 Best Arm Exercises for Swimmers to Develop a Faster Stroke
One sure way to strike fear into the hearts of your competitors is by walking out on the pool deck with big and strong arms. That said, this is probably …
Swim Gear Guides
5 Best Swim Caps for Long Hair- The 2023 Expert Guide
Are you tired of struggling to bundle all of your hair into a regular swim cap? Is this the third swim cap you have ripped this month? Do you dread …
7 Best Swim Shampoos and Conditioners to Remove Chlorine
If you’re a swimmer, you’re likely familiar with dry, straw-like, and brittle chlorine-damaged hair. Perhaps, embarrassingly, others may have commented on the chlorine smell of your curls before. Similarly, if …
Complete Swimming Equipment List for Every Type of Swimmer
If you want to maximize your performance in the water, reach your swimming goals, and ensure your competitors don’t outswim you, then it’s essential to have the right swimming equipment. …
8 Best Pull Buoys for Swimming- The 2023 Expert Review
Are you always falling behind in training? How about in competition? Would you like to fix that? Are you looking to improve your pulling technique and power, build upper body …
How Tight Should a Tech Suit Be? (Find Your Perfect Fit)
Are you looking to purchase a new tech suit but unsure how tight it should be? Or have you already bought one but feel uncertain about your decision due to …
Why Are Tech Suits So Expensive? (And Their Average Price)
Every season I spend hundreds of dollars on swim gear– goggles, swimsuits, and mesh bags need to be replaced. Fortunately, this isn’t the expensive part. So what is? Tech suits. …
