If you are looking for some of the best gifts for swimmers, then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you are a swimmer looking to spoil yourself after smashing a PB or completing a tough season, or a friend or family member looking for a gift for that particular swimmer in your life, this …
If you are ready to take advantage of some of the most advanced swim tracking currently available, then the FINIS Smart Goggles powered by CIYE are a must-have! In this review, I’ll be taking an in-depth look at the FINIS Smart Goggle- with its plethora of features- ultimately enabling you to take your swim training …
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 plays an essential role in swimming, so does the lower half. And it’s probably no surprise that in some swimming events, the legs might even …
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Mastering the butterfly stroke arm movement is a critical part of being able to swim butterfly fast and efficiently. In butterfly, the upper body plays a vital role in generating speed and propulsion while the legs set the tempo and pace for your stroke as well as helping you to maintain a high body position. …
Butterfly is one of the most physically demanding strokes in swimming, which is why it’s important to ensure that you are breathing properly and efficiently while swimming it. Correct butterfly breathing technique won’t only help to supply your muscles with the needed oxygen for executing each stroke and kick with maximal force, but it will …
It’s no secret that swimming is one of the best full-body workouts you can do, that said as a regular team swimmer, I know just how boring swimming alone can be- constantly staring at the black line on the pool bottom as you swim laps up and down hundreds of times over until you finally …
Whether you are a seasoned competitive swimmer or a novice lap swimmer, chances are that you’ve experienced the all so familiar post-swim fatigue reported by so many swimmers and triathletes after hitting the pool for a good swim workout. As an experienced competitive swimmer myself, I can also testify to this draining fatigue that sets …
Swimming is well known for its many advantages such as being a great all-around workout, burning a ton of calories, being low impact, strengthening your heart and cardiovascular system, and many more. Something less discussed, however, are the disadvantages of swimming- and while there aren’t many- and all of the advantages greatly outweigh the disadvantages …
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 endurance and overall performance in the water. One of the main benefits of adding additional dryland cardio to your swimming training schedule is the fact …
