Chances are you have probably heard about many of the benefits of swimming. Some of the popular ones include- a low impact workout, increased muscle mass, better aerobic fitness, endurance, and stamina as well as a highly effective way to burn calories and trim down on some body fat. All of this sounds great but …
If you are looking to spice up your swim training while simultaneously becoming a better and faster swimmer then you better start jumping some rope. Jump rope for swimmers is a great addition to your training that holds many benefits for your swimming performance. Some of the many benefits for swimmers include improved agility, ankle …
Tech suits are easily one of the most important and critical pieces of competition swimming equipment- and one of the most expensive as well. These suits can have a big effect on your performance in the water and can help you to shave off that extra bit of time that you need to qualify for …
If you are reading this, I’m guessing you are already convinced that tech suits can make a difference and help you to swim faster. If for some reason you don’t already believe that, I can assure you that, that is, in fact, the case and tech suit can very well enhance your swimming performances, as …
I recommend reading the following before continuing to the size guide for your tech suit. If you are reading this article, I’m assuming that you already know what tech suit you are looking for and what performance benefits these suits hold for us as swimmers. I’ve put this article together to cover the sizing for …
Whether you are an open water-, competitive-, or recreational swimmer, endurance and stamina is an important aspect ensuring that you are able to train at peak levels all season and swim faster for longer periods of time. Think about it- what does it help you to get out in front of your competition during the …
For a lot of swimmers, raw speed is the ultimate goal, but for many others, it is being able to cover long distances, whether open water or in the pool. For this type of swimming, we require slightly different swimming technique in order to ensure maximum efficiency in the water. And that’s why in today’s …
Are you going on an open water swim and looking for some of the best open water swimming fins to accompany you on that journey? Well, in that case, you’ve come to the right place, because in today’s article we’ll be taking a look at the 5 best fins for open water swimming. Using fins …
Resistance bands are a dryland tool that most swimmers are familiar with and that most coaches love to incorporate into dryland training routines. Resistance bands serve as a cost-effective and easy to use tool for swimmers, helping to build strength, improve performance in the water, and even prevent injuries. The number of exercises that you …
As a swimmer, you probably realize just how important proper breathing is, but what you don’t realize is the fact that most of us aren’t utilizing our breathing and lung capacity to the fullest which means you’re losing out on possible performance perks both in training and competition which can aid you in swimming faster …
