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how does swimming change your body

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, ...
Olympic swimmers swimming quotes

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 swimming cool down

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, ...

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

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. ...
The Magic 5 Goggles Review

The Magic 5 Goggles Review: Are They Worth It?

Are you tired of uncomfortable and leaky swim goggles? Do you hate constantly adjusting your goggles every time to find the right fit? Do you have to make your goggle ...
swimmer's body

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 ...
Swimming open turn

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 ...
best swim paddles

9 Best Swim Paddles for Technique and Power- Expert Review

As I take my last stroke into the wall, I gasp for a breath while my heart pounds uncontrollably– I can already hear my coach shouting for us to get ...
swimming starts and dives

How to Perfect Your Swimming Start and Dive (Expert Tips)

Every swimmer knows that a great race begins with a strong start. But how can you ensure that your swimming starts are consistently propelling you onto the podium? In this ...
Zygo Swimming Headphones Review

Zygo Solo Swim Headphones Review: Are They Worth It?

Have you ever been interested in mixing up your swimming workouts with music, only to be disappointed by the limited- and often- outdated technology?  In that case, a creative new ...
best kickboards for swimming

9 Best Kickboards for Swimming- The 2023 Expert Review

Ready to kick your swimming performance up a notch? The leg kick is estimated to contribute an average of 31% to swimming propulsion–a hefty amount. And that doesn’t take into account its positive ...