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3 ways to build leg strength in swimming

Leg strength can make or break a race – in both sprint and distance events. Here are 3 easy ways to build leg strength in the water…

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Swim Training: Using Fins to Crank Up Turn Speed (5 days of workouts)

We challeng you to crank up the speed on turns! Dedicating time during workout to wall speed is crucial in maintaining a consistently strong turn.

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Building Leg Drive & The Snorkel

One of the key advantages to using the Swimmer’s Snorkel is that it allows you to work on other areas of your stroke without being interrupted by the need to breath.

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Body Position and Young Swimmers

When a young child learns to swim, there is always a lot of uncertainty surrounding the period of time between water wings and life vests and swimming without assistance. What should you use?

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Developing a Second Kick in Butterfly

All elite butterfliers have one thing in common: a great second kick. These few drills will help you master the art.

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New Agility Paddles, Strapless Paddles Designed For Maximizing Efficiency

FINIS Agility Paddles help a swimmer focus on improving their stroke technique while maintaining a natural feel. (Swim Photo Credit: FSI)

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Share Swimming, Save a Life

We often attempt to share a sport that is a big part of our lives, and could also mean a lifetime of physical health and well-being for those around us. How do we convince a loved one to take a dip with us? We have a couple of suggestions.

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Zooming in the Pool

The use of short blade fins, such as FINIS Zoomers, can help an athlete train smarter in the pool. How? We provide a couple of examples that highlight the advantages of Zoomer training.

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