Did you know that all the chlorine in a swimming pool could actually damage your swim suit? It’s true! And, unfortunately, not many people are aware of this. So, when they need to buy a new suit, they always go for style over substance and end up with a chlorine-damaged swimsuit. This isn’t any good for professional swimmers who spend hours each day training in the pool!

For many serious swimmers, goggles are an important part of their kit. They allow you to keep your eyes open while you swim so that you can continue to see where you are going, an important point when it comes to the turn. Not only that, they also prevent any of the chlorinated water from getting into your eyes. They are such an intrinsic part of swimming gear that you will never see a serious swimmer without their goggles. In fact, you might even see some of the world champions with a couple of spare pairs of them at the beginning of a race!

The high elbow technique is one of the most basic elements of freestyle swimming and, like most basic technical skills, one of the most difficult to master. Most swimmers understand the importance of the high elbow technique for both pool and open-water swimming, yet many swimmers neglect the many benefits of a proper recovery during training. Training tools are a simple way to capture the many benefits of a proper high elbow recovery, including efficiency and shoulder stability.

No matter how enjoyable swimming might be, doing it day in, day out, can sometimes feel like a chore. It’s in those moments you need a pick-me-up: a source of inspiration that’ll get you back out there doing strokes again.

Whether you’re taking part in your first competitive race, or you’re a seasoned veteran of competitive swimming, you’ll know that choosing the right FINA approved swimsuit is one of the vital keys to success.
There are plenty of different factors to consider when choosing your competitive race suit. There’s comfort, fit, speed, design and perhaps the most important, price!

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How important is psychology in sport? Ask any experienced coach or psychologist, and they’ll tell you it’s paramount. One day an athlete might be able to put in a record-breaking performance - the next they’re stuck in last place.

So, you want to get better at swimming, but you don’t have access to a pool? Don’t worry, there are loads of things you can do to improve your fitness and technique in the water. Check out some of these ideas.

Why are superheroes so popular? Perhaps it’s because they offer us insights into our own psyches. When we watch superhero movies, we imagine ourselves in their shoes, asking ourselves what we would do if we had their superpowers. The great thing about superheroes is that they can teach us all sorts of lessons in life, including lessons about - you guessed it - swimming.

We cannot stress the importance of stretching before a swim in order to prevent injuries. Warming up for a training session and then cooling down afterward should be part of every swimmer's routine. Today we will be looking at some useful exercises.