Training with hand paddles can provide a swimmer with many benefits. In this article, we’ll provide advice, hacks and tips on the many strength and technical benefits of swim training with hand paddles. What are hand paddles? Hand paddles are plastic/rubber hand-shaped discs. They are worn over the swimmer’s palms and are attached to their … Continue reading Training with Hand Paddles
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Training with a Swim Snorkel
Training with a swim snorkel can provide a swimmer with many benefits. In this article, we’ll provide advice, hacks and tips on the benefits of training with a swim snorkel. What is a swim snorkel? A swim snorkel is a specialist piece of swimming breathing equipment used predominately during freestyle and butterfly training. It allows … Continue reading Training with a Swim Snorkel
Training with Swim Fins
Training with swim fins provides the swimmer with many benefits In this article, we’ll provide advice, hacks and tips on the many benefits to swimmers of training with swim fins. What are swim fins? Swim fins are short fins/flippers used by competitive swimmers during training. They are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and … Continue reading Training with Swim Fins
Skipping Rope Exercises for Swimmers
Many top swimmers use a skipping rope/jump rope to develop their ankle strength and flexibility, both essential for developing an effective swimming leg kick. In this article, we’ll provide example exercises, hacks and tips on the benefits of skipping rope (jump rope) exercises for swimmers. The benefits of skipping rope exercises for swimmers Many top … Continue reading Skipping Rope Exercises for Swimmers
The Finis Tempo Trainer Pro: Users Guide
The Finis Tempo Trainer Pro is used by many of the world’s top swimmers and triathletes to help them develop their stroke rate and tempo. Improving your stroke rate and tempo In this article, we’ll provide advice, hacks and tips on how to improve your stroke rate and tempo by using the Finis Tempo Trainer … Continue reading The Finis Tempo Trainer Pro: Users Guide
Christmas Gift Ideas for Swimmers
We've come up with some fun, novelty and practical Christmas gifts for swimmers In this article, we've listed some great Christmas gift ideas for swimmers. Struggling to find the perfect Christmas gift for the swimmer in your life? Well, look no further as we have come up with a list of fun, novelty and practical … Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas for Swimmers
Resistance Swimming Training
Resistance swimming training is used by all the world’s top coaches to subject their swimmers to a higher intensity of training. In this article, we’ll provide drills, hacks and tips on the benefits of resistance swimming training and how it can improve competitive performance. The benefits of resistance swimming training Resistance swimming training is used … Continue reading Resistance Swimming Training
How to Use a Swimming Stopwatch
Being able to correctly use a swimming stopwatch is a key coaching skill In this article, we’ll provide insights, hacks & tips on how to correctly use a swimming stopwatch, and how to record key training and competition information. Stopwatches are an essential piece of a swimming coach’s kit. They accurately time of swimmers during … Continue reading How to Use a Swimming Stopwatch
How to Use a Swimming Pace Clock
A swimming pace clock enables swimmers to monitor their repeat swims In this article, we’ll provide hacks, insights and tips on how to control the pace and intensity of a training session by correctly using a swimming pace clock. The importance of using a swimming pace clock A swimming pace clock is an important piece … Continue reading How to Use a Swimming Pace Clock
Monitoring Your Swimming Heart Rate
Monitoring a swimmer's heart rate while swimming can help to ensure they are training at the optimum intensity. In this article, we’ll look at the benefits of monitoring your swimming heart rate, and provide insight, tips and advice on how to do it. Monitoring a swimmer's heart rate can help to ensure they are training … Continue reading Monitoring Your Swimming Heart Rate