Sculling Paddles for an Early Catch
No matter what level of swimmer you are, there is always room to improve your “feel” for the water.
Arena Celebrates U.S. National Team’s World Championship Dominance with Limited Edition National Team-Themed Suit and Full Line Racing Suit Special
“I am so excited to be able to debut this suit in Barcelona,” said U.S. National Team swimmer Megan Romano. “I take a lot of confidence in knowing that I’m wearing the fastest suit in the market, and I love the patriotism of the red, white and blue design.”
FINIS Announces Sponsorship of Mallory Weggemann
“We are extremely lucky to have such an incredible swimmer join our team,” said FINIS President John Mix. “It would be enough if all she did were win gold medals and set world records, but this young woman is so remarkable on her own. Her drive, her will to succeed, to overcome adversity; we can all learn a lot from Mallory Weggemann.”
Breaststroke Efficiency and the Foil Monofin
Breaststroke is arguably the most difficult stroke to coach, whether your swimmers are new to the sport or have more experience. Having said that, a well executed breaststroke is a thing of beauty and is well worth the time spent perfecting it.
Maximize Distance Per Stroke with the Freestyler Hand Paddles
Great swimmers have an element of grace and fluidity to their strokes. Even if they are exerting a great amount of effort while racing towards the wall, their technique holds strong. They know, through countless hours of repetition in training, that the easiest way to swim fast is to maintain the most efficient form possible.
Reference Guide to Improve Training Results
The new Reference Guide from FINIS includes training sets and information from world-renowned coaches and athletes.
What To Do When You Can’t Get In The Pool
Whether it’s swimmer’s ear, a foot in a cast, stitches or a skin infection, most swimmers have been stuck on the side of the pool at some point in their career. Here are some tips to keep yourself in swim-shape until you can get back in the water.
Injury Prevention & the Forearm Fulcrum
Swimming “the right way” also helps protect your joints from injury. Whether you swim once a month or swim every day, learning to swim correctly will enhance your experience and keep you healthy.
New Dolfin Platinum2 Colors Available for Pre-Order
At Dolfin we believe everyone deserves the chance to swim fast and that is exactly what we had in mind when developing Platinum2 technical swimwear. Tested and Approved by top Olympic and National swimmers and coaches, the Platinum2 is exactly what an athlete needs to feel fast and be confident that they are wearing a suit that will allow them to race at their full potential.
Scott Morris Joins SwimSpray as Vice President of Sales
SwimSpray, LLC reports that, earlier this month, Scott Morris joined the company as Vice President of Sales. Mr. Morris will support SwimSpray’s existing sales team by increasing distribution across swimming team dealers and swimming schools.
How Does It Work: FINIS Neptune MP3
The FINIS Neptune is like no other waterproof MP3 on the market. Although it has been largely successful in nearly 70 countries around the world, many competitive swimmers and coaches are quick to write the Neptune off. Understanding the technology and the applications of Bone Conduction Audio during training will revolutionize the way swimmers perform in large blocks of training.
Swimmer’s Snorkel Goes Pink to Fight Cancer
During the month of October, FINIS is issuing a special offer on the Pink Swimmer’s Snorkel. In addition to receiving their Snorkel, customers will receive a *FREE* Pink Mesh Gear Bag along with their order.
Rocket Science Sports 2013-2014 Photo Vault
Rocket Science Sports designs a complete line of triathlon sporting wear and multi-sport accessories. The company’s products are based upon detailed scientific research and the application of engineering concepts. Products are specifically designed to maximize aero and hydro dynamics, durability, efficiency, and of course, style.
Celebrating in the Pool: Senator John McCain Hates it
Senator John McCain is one elected representative who is undistracted by the looming government shutdown in less than two weeks. Instead Senator McCain is focussing on the important issues. And what could be more important than the LA Dodgers celebrating in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ pool?
Blueseventy Planning Ahead with nero14
Nero14, the latest technical racesuit from blueseventy, is set to dive into pools around the world from 1 January. Serving as the next generation suit to evolve from the experience of racing in finals in London last summer, nero14 has been body-fit tested by top swimmers, is made from seamless construction and is exceptionally compressive to reduce hydrodynamic drag and support muscular function.
