Stretching before a workout will do your body wonders with any physical activity. Although swimming is a low-impact sport, there is still risk to injury for those who hit the pool regularly. Having a good stretching routine to help improve your range of motion and your training longevity is beneficial. Whether swimming is a hobby or a full-time job, a few minutes of stretching can keep the body healthy.
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Conquer open waters and be the champion of your next goal. The DEFY.Ultra swim mask features an all-new DuoCurve180 lens, offering panoramic vision both laterally and vertically, ultra-thin silicone Precision Fit Technology skirt for a comfortable, leak-free seal and a groundbreaking ultra-light frameless design for reduced drag in the water. Prepare to lock in your new personal best time with a low-profile hydrodynamic design and the Quick Fit Buckle 2.0 on the strap.
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Swimming with paddles will strengthen your upper body, especially your back muscles, shoulder muscles and triceps. You can also use paddles to improve your technique. Here are some ways paddles can improve your swimming.
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Starting swimming lessons can be a daunting task, even for the grown adult. But it is important for every child to know water survival skills as well as how to swim and keep them safe around water. Here is an age-by-age guide on swimming lessons for kids so you know what to expect and when it is best for you to get your children into swimming.
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With championship season on the go, swimmers are priming up for their big meets of the year. After months of investing all of those early mornings and seemingly impossible main sets, the opportunity to reap the benefits of all of your hard work is upon you. So how do you prepare for a swim meet? Here are some tips.
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Every swimmer knows that feeling of their aching body after a difficult practice. Making sure that your body recovers before your next session is important to help prevent injury and lactic acid from building up in the muscles. Here are the best ways to recover after practice.
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Diving into the pool can be an intimidating experience, especially for those taking their first plunge. Even confident swimmers may find the prospect of diving a bit daunting initially. Here are three steps to help you learn how to dive into the water.
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With the new year just passed, many swimmers are heading back to the pool and face unique challenges when returning. Returning to a workout can be tough and can be hard to maintain motivation. Here are four ways to help swimmers get through a tough workout.
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The FINIS Amnis Stream swim headphones are designed to bring the experience of listening to your favourite music underwater - all you need is a smartwatch!
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With outside water temperatures creeping downwards with the winter weather, the indoor heated swimming pools become more tempting. So why do some swimmers continue to plunge into the open water throughout the cold weather? Here are some reasons why you should keep swimming through winter.
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Achieving faster swimming is the ultimate pursuit for many swimmers, but a fin is a fin…right? Today fins come in all different shapes, styles, and lengths with each fin model creating a different type of training. Chances are you have heard of short blade and long blade fins. So what distinguishes the two? Let’s find out.
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Pullbuoys are buoyant pieces of foam that swimmers hold between their thighs whilst swimming to help keep their legs and hips at the surface of the water. This allows swimmers to stop kicking and concentrate exclusively on pulling and body rotation, and can also help increase arm strength.
There are different kinds of pull buoys that can be used and may help swimmers for different reasons. The right shape and buoyancy can make quite a bit of difference in the value pull buoys provide, and this guide outlines the various benefits of different pull buoy styles.
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Whether you swim recreationally or competitively, jumping into the pool is an exciting event that you don't want to wait around to get in! While chlorine’s harsh effects on the scalp get all the attention, it turns out that pool chemicals may be equally unkind to your skin if you’re not careful. Here's why you should use swim care products before and after a swim.
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With the warm weather now in full swing, everyone is excited to have some fun in the sun at the swimming pool with their little ones. But before you jump in the water, it is crucial to prioritise pool safety for your children to let you have a more joyful and accident-free swimming experience.
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Do you have a fear of deep water that is preventing you from learning how to swim? Or maybe the deep water is holding you back? Here’s some ways that you can overcome your fear.
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Looking back at the start of your swimming journey, what do you wish you knew? Would you do anything differently? Here are four things that swimmers wish they knew sooner.
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Swimming pace is vital for any swimmer as it doesn’t just allow you to preserve energy but also to be more efficient in the water and help you with forward propulsion.
There are not many secrets to be learnt on how to improve your swim pace, but here are three tips to help your swim become more under control with a consistent and efficient rhythm and pace.
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Whether you swim competitively or leisurely, increasing your endurance in the water will take your performance to new heights. With more endurance, you’ll be able to swim faster, for longer, and with less effort and strain.
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Whilst swimming is a unique sport that has very few similarities with other sports, swimmers who train for hours everyday, all day long, tend to lose some motivation. This is completely normal! Here are some ways to help you maintain your motivation.
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Swimming pool chlorine is essential to kill bacteria, viruses and fungus to keep the water safe for swimmers, but chlorine can also affect us! Chlorine can make your hair dry and weak, causing breakages and loss of moisture. It can make hair coarse and tangly. Here are some tips on how to protect your hair from chlorine.
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