How to Flip Turn, dos and don’ts
There are two common mistakes that many swimmers of all abilities make when performing flip turns. The first and most frequently observed is gliding into the wall, causing the swimmer to lose speed thus slowing down the flip.
Dr. Andrew Chadeayne Tells His Story of Inventing SwimSpray
FROM DR. CHADEAYNE: “SwimSpray’s best selling point is that it actually works – my hair isn’t crunchy or dead anymore. My skin doesn’t burn or itch. Getting the chlorine off after swimming feels great.”
Art of the Cap: Nathan Adrian x Gianmarco Magnani
Sprint star Nathan Adrian, who won gold in the 100m Freestyle in London, partnered with celebrated Peruvian illustrator Gianmarco Magnani to create a swim cap that pays tribute to his hard-working hometown of Bremerton, Washington, and its ship-building history.
New tool for open water swimmers
PACE PAL® is excited to announce its new patent pending Variable Ballast Training Buoy & Hydration Carrier for open water & pool swimmers is now available at the introductory price of $39.00 plus shipping. Pictured, below, this unique pull buoy includes a patent pending fastener system that allows full kicking from the hip; stays in place during long swims and high speed flip turns.
Jolyn Swimwear Photo Vault: Fashion x Performance
Jolyn has carved itself a niche in the swimwear and apparel industry by combining the technical structure of performance gear with an aesthetic sensibility. An innovative hybrid, Jolyn’s excellence in both worlds has gained them access to the elite world of competitive water sports, as well as crowning the brand a fashion editorial darling.
Art of the Cap: Cullen Jones x Jolby & Friends
Olympic gold medalist and swim safety advocate Cullen Jones teamed up with Jolby & Friends, a collaborative creative studio based in Portland, Oregon, to design a swim cap for those who “dare to be different.”
Icy Bitter Cold Swim Practice – For the Love of the Sport
If you experience a swimming practice under extreme conditions, capture photos and/or video and share with SwimSwam.
Art of the Cap: Natalie Coughlin x Adhemas Batista
Natalie Coughlin, the most decorated U.S. female Olympian of all time, and Adhemas Batista, a Brazilian artist whose innovative illustrations and designs feature bold, beautiful colors, created a lyrical swim cap inspired by Natalie’s love of the ocean.
Add Intensity to your Workout with Zoomers Gold
The Zoomers Gold are an absolute staple for any level of swimmer. They add intensity to any workout, making it an invaluable tool for training. The added resistance and weight of the short blade fin adds strength and muscular endurance to the critical leg drive of every stroke.
Art of the Cap: Ryan Lochte x Dave Kinsey
Art of the Cap brings swimming and creativity together to create positive change in the world. Speedo USA paired five Olympic athletes with five inspiring artists to design limited-edition caps for five worthy causes.
Coach’s Intel: Rocky Mountain Thunder Swimming’s Brent Bergstedt Shares a Mid-Season Workout
Rocky Mountain Thunder Swimming’s Brent Bergstedt shares a mid-season workout geared towards expanding a swimmer’s base.
Janet Hu Is As Good As Matt Grevers and Nathan Adrian, In At Least One Sense
Janet Hu did something pretty incredible as compared to her
gigantic competitors.
From the ocean to the pool – masters distance open water workout
This week a few of our team here in southern California hit the cool waters of the La Jolla Cove…
7 Favorite Things for this Holiday Season From Dolfin
Season’s greetings from Dolfin! We have compiled a list of our Favorite Things for this Holiday season. Swimmers love to receive new swimming equipment, gear, and swimwear and what better way than to get the highest quality products at the most reasonable prices on the market.
Strapless Paddles Safer & More Effective
Swimming with large, bulky paddles puts strain on the shoulder joint and can damage or wear down the swimmer over longer intervals of training. Overuse or any incorrect stroke mechanics over thousands of repetitions is a proven recipe for injury and loss of efficiency in training.
