Hand Paddles are becoming a more common sight at the pool, but not everyone is sure if they should be using them, if you want to improve your swimming technique, distance per stroke, stamina or even your upper body strength then the answer is yes, you should be incorporating hand paddles into your regular swim training. Let's take a look at how such a simple training aid can result in such amazing results. 

The Arena Powerskin Carbon Flex VX is part of the market-leading Carbon swimsuit series.

Arena now have several models of carbon technology suit on the market, offering swimmers diverse options in flexibility and fit whilst maintaining the distinctive advantages of the world’s most innovative swim racing and muscle compression technology. Learn more about the Carbon Flex VX suits here.

Whether you are a professional swimmer, or you just enjoy the fun of it, you will find that it is hugely beneficial to take proper care of your swim clothes. A swimsuit actually requires a number of specific things if it is to properly last and maintain its high quality for a long time to come, but many people are not aware of what they need to do to make that happen. As it turns out, it’s not too complex, as long as you follow a few basic rules of thumb. In this post, we will look at what some of those rules are, so you can take much better care of your swimsuit.

Thinking of buying yourself a swimming cap? There are plenty of different reasons to wear a cap, as well as different types of caps for different purposes. At ProSwimwear we offer a wide range to meet your individual need. Here are some of the key things to consider before buying yourself a cap.

Fins aren’t just for divers. Swimmers use them too. In fact, many professionals use them regularly as a swim training tool. If you’ve recently discovered this trend and are eager to know more, this guide can fill you in on why you should wear fins and what kind of swimming fins are right for you.

Like any exercise, swimming can be hard on the body. From time to time, you will find that there is the occasional session which was particularly hard. If you are currently training extra hard for a certain event, then you will know this feeling well. But it is important to remember to look after your body, especially after a swim - and even more so after a tough swim. Fortunately, there are a number of techniques you can use to recover from a tough swim more easily. Let’s have a look at some of the most effective of those now.

When you want the best for your child, it can sometimes be challenging knowing how to make it happen. Swim parents can sometimes get a bad rap, which does very little for the child’s ability or confidence in the long run. But the truth is: with a wholesome union of parents, children, and coaches, there is no reason that those swimmers can’t improve and improve as much as they like. In order for this to happen, everyone needs to be on form, and that includes the parents. Let’s take a look at some of the ways in which you can better support your child’s swimming - without being feared for hanging out poolside.

More and more schools are starting to provide regular swimming lessons for our children. This is good news for a lot of reason. For one, as they learn to swim, they’re also learning one of the safest and healthiest ways to stay active. They’re learning a life skill that can become a passion. They’re also getting that sense of fulfilment with the progression systems schools use to measure progress and keep their abilities developing.

That time of year is finally here, where swimmers and swimming clubs are getting back into gear for the new season of swimming.This year could be the year you really put in the hard work to make a difference and we have the tools and swimwear you need to do just that!

Iso paddles are strapless paddles designed to isolate specific muscle groups, develop proper hand position and heighten stroke awareness. Iso paddles are uniquely designed to create an imbalance in the catch phase of a stroke, which forces swimmers to apply more pressure on either side of the paddle in order to maintain a proper stroke. The variance encourages swimmers to pay increased attention to hand position in the water, keeping it level and consistent throughout the catch and pull of each stroke.