Use a Swim Pace Trainer to Achieve Proper Swim Pace Training

4 03 2013
Swim Training Gear

The Finis Tempo Trainer can help you achieve the proper rhythm.

Sometimes competitive swimming is not all about speed; it is about the pace you keep. Without a consistent pace, your times could suffer.  The more strokes you make, the slower your times. In order to create the perfect tempo, you need proper swim pace training. The best way to maximize your training is through the use of the Finis Tempo Trainer or Finis Tempo Trainer Pro. This innovative aid can be used on your own because it provides all the notifications you need to understand your swimming skills.

What Is the Tempo Trainer?

The Tempo Trainer and Tempo Trainer Pro seamlessly attaches to your swim cap or goggles to work as your personal swimming coach. It emits a beep you can hear in and out of the water, enabling you to determine the rhythm you are keeping, which allows you to create a pace that is beneficial to your times, effectively increasing your swim tempo.

How They Work

Every beep you hear signals another stroke. The more strokes you make, the harder you are making your body work and the less speed you actually achieve. If you achieve a perfect rhythm with your strokes, you can make your body move forward faster, rather than simply moving the water around you. As you train with the swim pace trainer, you will learn to effectively pace your strokes to ensure you are exhibiting the least number of strokes per lap.

Achieve Focus

One of the largest benefits of the Finis Tempo Trainer and Tempo Trainer Plus is its ability to keep you focused on your stroke without any distraction. There is no need to worry about times; your speed will increase effortlessly as you improve the rhythm and pace of your strokes. It teaches you how to focus on the number of strokes you are making and how long they are taking. One extra stroke can cause a major downfall in your times.

Learn the Difference between Speed and Strokes

The Finis Tempo Trainer helps you realize it does not matter how fast your strokes are, the number of strokes you make are what make the difference. It allows you to focus on your task at hand, not on simply getting to the other end of the pool. If you focus on the quality of your strokes, not the speed, you will be able to achieve faster times without ever focusing on the clock, making the most out of your swim pace training.


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Swim Gifts Are Fun to Give

25 02 2013
Swim Gifts

Find great swim gifts for the swimmer in your life.

If you are looking for the perfect gift for a swimmer in your life or a way to reward your entire swim team, there are a variety of unique novelty items that make great swim gifts. For the person who eats, sleeps and breathes swimming, give them a swimming pillowcase with adorable sayings and graphics specifically for swimmers. For the swimmer or swimmer’s parents who love to show off their love for swimming, there are different swim stickers available to place on the car and show the world their passion.

Swim Pillowcases

Swim pillowcases make a unique yet personal gift for the swimmer in your life. There are a variety of slogans and characters, making it easy to find one that fits your swimmer the most. The We Swim in Peace Pillowcase showcases an alien in a swimsuit, making the peace sign, and the Swim Monkey Pillowcase features a cute monkey with goggles. There are also two pillowcases that do not have characters, but simply say Eat, Sleep, Swim and I Love Swimming. If you are looking for the perfect gift for an entire team, give them all the same pillowcase before a big meet and encourage a good night’s sleep for the big race the next day.

Swim Stickers

Swim stickers offer a great way to show off your love for competitive swimming. There is an I Love Swimming car sticker, a silhouette of a person swimming in water with the word Swim or a Swim Chick decal to proudly display your love for swimming. For the proud parents, there are Swim Mom and Swim Dad stickers to proudly support your children.

Other Fun Items

There are a variety of other fun products to use as swim gifts or to purchase for yourself to promote your love for swimming, including water bottles, magnets and t-shirts. Small promotional items for your swim team is always a great way to boost morale and reward swimmers for a job well done.

Shopping for a swimmer in your life is easy when you find incredible novelty items, such as swim pillowcases and swim stickers that help you promote your love for swimming. In addition to finding novelty gifts for friends and relatives, these items make great gifts for an entire swim team because they are unique, affordable and promote a love for swimming.


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Get Ready for the Hot Weather with the Best Kids’ Swim Goggles for the Summer

11 02 2013
Kids' Swim Goggles

Find the perfect pair of kids’ swim goggles for summer swimming.

When kids are on a swim team or spend a large amount of time in the water during the summer perfecting their strokes, they need proper kids’ swim goggles to protect their eyes. The right protection will not only shield your child’s eyes from the harmful chemicals in the pool but also give them clearer vision, allowing them to focus on their swimming and less on trying to figure out where they are

Speedo Jr. Vanquisher Mirrored Goggles

The Speedo Jr. Vanquisher Mirrored Goggles offer a low profile and slim design that allows swimmers to keep their aerodynamics in the water, helping them keep their speed up. They also offer a double head strap to keep the goggles in place in any type of conditions, eliminating the distraction of having to adjust them while swimming. The mirrored lenses offer UV protection and reduce the glare off the water in the sun, as well as fog protection to eliminate blurry vision and slower times as a result

Speedo Jr. Vanquisher 2.0 Goggles

The sleek design and low profile of the Speedo Jr. Vanquisher 2.0 Goggles make them the perfect choice for kids with small or narrow faces. They offer a unique fit with three interchangeable nose clips, double head strap and adjustable clip to allow for customization and ultimate comfort. The factor that sets this pair of kids’ swim goggles apart from any others is the 25 percent increase in peripheral vision, making it even easier to stay on track and decrease swim times.

Speedo Skoogles Mirrored Goggles

The Speedo Skoogles Mirrored Goggles are the perfect first pair of swim goggles for kids. Targeted for kids ages three to eight, they are made from silicone to offer extreme comfort. The frame sits easily on the child’s face and Speed Fit clips make them easy to adjust. Kids will also benefit from the anti-fog lenses with UV protection to not only protect their eyes from chemicals but also the sun’s rays.

TYR Youth Flexframe Goggle

The TYR Youth Flexframe Goggle makes perfect kids’ swim goggles for those who swim often because they are hearty enough to withstand plenty of wear and tear. Made with a unibody design, comfortable silicone frame and split head strap, any child would be comfortable wearing them. They also offer incredible protection for their eyes with UV protection, anti-fog capabilities and shatter resistance.


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Stay Warm This Winter with Swim Parkas

6 02 2013
Swim Parka

Stay warm on the sidelines with a swim parka.

When your swimming takes you to the pool year round, winter can become quite brutal on your body, especially your muscles. It is important to protect the condition of your muscles before and after you hit the water to prevent cramping or impeding your swimming skills. If your swimming takes you into the winter, whether your climate gets cold or not, it would be wise to invest in a quality swim parka to keep you warm and to avoid unnecessary injury.

Speedo Team Parka

If you are looking for a way to make your entire team look united while they stay warm this winter, the Speedo Team Parka is the perfect choice. Available in solid Black or Navy, this parka is water resistant, allowing your team to wear it near the water without worry about getting it wet. The interior is lined with fleece to keep everyone as warm as possible and contains several pockets on the interior and exterior of the parka to allow them to carry their important swimming accessories without worrying about losing them. This parka is a great way to provide a united front for your entire team.

TYR Alliance Swim Team Parka

For swimmers in really cold areas, the TYR Alliance Swim Team Parka promises the utmost protection with its polyester outer shell and micro fleece lining that not only keeps swimmers warm but also eliminates moisture. In addition, the barrel lock bungee cord on the hood keeps the wind out. Unlike many other parkas, the TYR parka offers a slim fit to reduce the bulk that is usually felt when wearing a swim parka. It also contains front and back venting to allow swimmers to regulate their temperature without feeling overheated. For important items, such as an MP3 player or keys, there is a secure inner pocket to keep belongings safe.

Nike Swim Parka

For those swimmers who are partial to the Nike brand, the Nike Swim Parka offers incredible warmth and style. Available in Black, Navy and Red, each color has a contrasting white stripe down each arm for a flattering look. This parka is made from fabric that is water resistant, making it possible to wear it on deck without the worry about getting wet. It also has comfortable elastic cuffs, a drawstring hood and mesh vents to prevent overheating or sweating before swimmers enter the pool.


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Stay Comfortable with Warm Up Suits before and after Swimming

4 02 2013
Swim Warm Up Suits

Warm up suits are essential to stay warm when you are out of the water.

Keeping your muscles warmed up before and after your swimming competitions is essential to the condition of your muscles. Even in warm weather, you could find your muscles tensing up before or after a swim workout due to the chill in the air. In order to prevent this from occurring, there are a variety of warm ups suits to choose from to keep your muscles warm without sacrificing style or comfort.

Speedo Sonic Warm Up Outfits

The Speedo Sonic line offers both a warm up jacket and matching pants to give your team a uniform look, while keeping their muscles warmed up before and after their swim. This latest duo from Speedo offers incredible comfort, as well as exceptional features. Swimmers love the luxury brushed fleece on the interior of the pants and jacket, offering the perfect amount of warmth, while the 100 percent polyester exterior allows for the utmost comfort before and after a swim. The side zip pockets of the jacket offer a place to store your MP3 player and a headphone guide. The pants also contain side and back zip pockets. These great products are available in solid Black, Navy, Deep Maroon or Sapphire.

TYR Freestyle Warm Up Outfits

For a look that is a little fancier, the TYR Freestyle Warm Up Jacket and Pants are offered in a variety of colors with a contrasting stripe across the chest on the jacket and down the legs of the pants. This look is a great choice for an entire team to portray a uniform look as they enter the pool, intimidating the competition. Made from 100 percent polyester, the jacket and pants provide incredible comfort, as well as the warmth your body and muscles need.

Nike Elite Warm Up Jacket

If you are looking strictly for a warm up jacket, the Nike Elite Warm Up Jacket offers luxuries other brands do not. Made from DRI-FIT material, this jacket offers the ability to wick moisture away from your body to keep your upper body warm and dry. It also offers a mesh lining for increased dryness and zippered pockets to store your important belongings, such as an MP3 player or other accessories that are important for your swim competitions. This stylish jacket with the Nike swoosh on the right chest is available in Black, Green, Navy, Royal and Pink.


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Use the Best 25-Yard Swim Lane Ropes and Lane Lines

1 02 2013
Racing Swim Lanes

The right racing lanes make swimming easier.

Every competition pool needs lane ropes and lines to keep swimmers in their lane. Aside from keeping swimmers in their lanes, the best 25yard swim lane ropes and lane lines also contain various numbers of fins on the side of each individual disc that help calm the water, giving swimmers a smooth surface to perfect their swimming strokes and swimming times. There are a variety of choices when it comes to choosing the right lane ropes and lines for your pool. The two leaders in the industry are the AntiWave Forerunner and Competitor Racing Lane Line.

AntiWave   Forerunner Racing Lane Line

The AntiWave Forerunner 25-Yard Racing Line is a leader in the industry. The discs on the lane line measure 4.75 inches. This is a bit larger than the industry standard 4-inch disc, enabling them to successfully fight the waves by sending them down the swimming lane to stop the momentum and provide a smooth surface for your swimmers. They are available in a large variety of colors, as well as various patterns. As is industry standard, the first and last 15 meters must be an alternate color to alert backstroke swimmers of the wall that is coming up behind them. One of the largest benefits of investing in the AntiWave brand is its standard three-year warranty for its products, in addition to its popularity throughout the industry for durable, long lasting products.

Competitor 25-Meter Racing Lane Line

Another leader in the industry is the Competitor 25-Meter 4-Inch Racing Lane Line and the 6-Inch Racing Line. The Competitor brand has been popular in the swimming industry for the last 20 years, ranking at the top of coaches’ and swimmers’ lists of quality products. The 6-inch lane line was introduced at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. What sets the Competitor lines apart from the rest are the five fins that surround the center of the disc, allowing maximum dispersion of the waves for competitive swimmers. A vinyl coating that extends the longevity of the discs protects each disc. They are available in nine different colors, as well as various color combinations, in both the 4- and 6-inch varieties. As is the industry standard, the first and last 15-feet will be a solid color.


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Choosing the Right Backstroke Swim Flags

30 01 2013
Backstroke Flags

Customizing your backstroke flags gives your pool a professional appearance.

When you have swimmers who swim the backstroke in your pool, it is essential to have appropriate backstroke flags installed to prevent serious accidents. Some swimmers who regularly swim at your pool can tell how close to the wall they are by counting their strokes, but that can become tedious and it doesn’t help those who are unfamiliar with your pool. In order to keep everyone safe, it is important to find the right backstroke swim flags to hang up at your pool to ensure safety for everyone.

100-Foot Backstroke Flags

If you are looking for an affordable option to mark your pool with, the 100-Foot Backstroke Flags are perfect. Made from vinyl, they are available in a variety of colors, enabling you to coordinate them with your team’s colors. You can also choose multi colored flags that include five colors, alternating throughout the entire string. They easily tie onto sturdy poles and are perfectly spaced according to the standards of AAU and NCAA.

Custom Pennants

For true customization of the backstroke flags at your pool, there are Custom Backstroke Flags available. They are sold individually, allowing you to purchase as few as one or as many as you need for your pool. These quality flags are durable and long lasting. The custom pennants come without the rope, making it necessary to purchase the rope to string them according to regulation, which is typically one flag for every foot of space. You can order the custom flags in any quantity and color sequence that represents your school or team or purchase multiple colors.

Custom Lettering

To make your flags stand out even further, you can customize the lettering placed on them to further their authenticity. You can choose to spell out your team name, use lane numbers or any other letters/numbers that work well in conjunction with your pool to enlist team spirit and to give a professional look to the area.

Rope and Swivel Hooks

If you purchase custom pennants, you need quality rope, as well as swivel hooks, to professionally hang them so they meet the regulation requirements. The swivel hooks are easy to install and instantly give your pool a professional appearance. They also offer the ability to put your backstroke swim flags up quickly, as well as take them down and store them until the next time you need them.


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Best Performing Racing Goggles

28 01 2013
Best Racing Goggles

Having the right racing goggles can make or break your racing times.

As a swimmer, one of the most important aspects of your body that needs protection is your eyes. In order to properly protect them, you need to find the right racing goggles for your competitions and fitness workouts. Not only will they protect your eyes from the harmful effects of chlorine, such as itchiness or redness, they also help you perform better by providing clear vision while racing, eliminating the risk of becoming disoriented and slowing your times down.

Speedo Fastskin3 Super Elite Goggles

The Speedo Fastskin3 Super Elite Goggles are part of the first racing system developed by Speedo. They reduce the amount of drag you experience by 2.2 percent and a reduction in force of 63.4 percent compared to the Aquasocket goggle. Swimmers will experience the ultimate protection while diving, leaving the goggles in place and allowing for superior vision while racing. They offer incredible leak resistance thanks to the 3D seal around the goggles. The unique shape of the lens offers a larger range of vision to greatly improve your swimming.

Speedo Fastskin3 Elite Mirrored Goggles

One of the most important things to look for in your swim goggles is wide peripheral vision and hydrodynamic profile, which the Speedo Fastskin3 Elite Mirrored Goggles provide. They give swimmers a comfortable, leak-proof fit due to the 3D seal. The mirror lenses offer reduced glare and lower levels of brightness as well. These goggles are made to fit the face perfectly, eliminating the need for an uncomfortable level of tension high up on the head.

Speedo Speed Socket Polarized Goggles

Your eyes are just as important as your swimming strokes in competitive swimming. The Speedo
Socket Polarized Goggles are ideal for the swimmers who experience diminished swimming abilities due to the glare from the water. The polarized lenses offer light reflection to reduce the strain on your eyes. With a hard frame, watertight seal and slim profile, these goggles are comfortable and effective for swimmers of all levels.

Arena Cobra Mirrored Goggles

Swimmers around the world turn to the performance of the Arena Cobra Mirrored Goggles. The hydrodynamic form of these racing goggles offers a low profile, while allowing maximum benefits. The mirrored coating offers reflective properties that are necessary for clear vision in the water. They also include four t nose bridges to find the perfect fit for your face to allow for ultimate comfort in the water.


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Improve Your Swimming with the Right Hip Rotation Tools

21 01 2013

The right form as you move through the water is essential to your success. While most people think all you need to focus on is the movement of your arms and how your legs kick, every aspect of your body must be trained to perform the right movements to effectively propel yourself through the water. For instance, your hip rotation is an important part of your ability to swim well with all four swim strokes. Using the right tools can improve your hip rotation, as well as let you know how well you are doing in your training.

Finis Tech Toc

The Finis Tech Toc is an important tool you can use to determine whether your hip movements are perfectly timed and positioned based on the stroke you are working on. This tool is worn around the waist and creates an audible sound you can hear through the water that indicates your hip position and movement. On the side of the belt, you will find a tube that contains ball bearings and an acoustic amplifier to create the sound you hear. You can also set a delay for the ball bearings, which will encourage you to exaggerate your hip movements, allowing you to get a better feel for the proper movements for each stroke you are working on.

Finis Hydro Hip Rotation Belt

If you are having trouble with your hip movements or you need to strengthen the muscles in this area, the Finis Hydro Hip Rotation Belt can be the perfect addition to your swim training aids. This belt fits around your waist with two fins that stick out from the sides of your body. This creates greater resistance as you swim through the water. When you swim against the greater resistance, you will have to work harder to create the same propulsion you achieve without the belt. This in turn will help strengthen your hip muscles, allowing you to swim more efficiently without the belt.

Using the right swim training aids will ensure you are able to swim better during your practices and meets. The Finis Tech Toc can help you hear when your hip motions and positions are appropriate for the stroke you are practicing. The Finis Hydro Hip Rotation Belt can help you strengthen the muscles in the area for more effective swimming. With both of these tools, you will be able to improve your body’s movements, making you a stronger swimmer.


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The Difference between Silicone and Latex Swim Caps

9 01 2013
The right swim cap can improve your performance.

Choose the right swim cap based on your personal preference.

Swim caps serve a variety of purposes, both for the competitive and recreational swimmer. Competitive swimmers use various products to help them reduce the resistance in the water and increase their speed. For many swimmers, the right cap can give them the competitive edge they need. Recreational swimmers use them to protect their hair from the harsh elements of the chemicals in the water. Understanding the difference between silicone and latex will help you choose the product that is right for you.

Silicone

Silicone caps are made from a slick material that can easily slide off a swimmer’s head. This fact makes it necessary to find the perfect fit to ensure its stability during your race. They are easily put on and taken off without snagging hair and causing uncomfortable tugging or pulling. They are also breathable, making them comfortable for swimmers of all ages

The Speedo Solid Silicone Swim Cap is a popular choice because of its affordability. Entire swim teams can choose to purchase theirs together, creating a uniform look among the team by purchasing the team color for everyone. This united look enables your team to become intimidating to your rival teams.

Latex

Latex swim caps stretch easily. This makes them popular for people of all ages because it is comfortable for all head sizes. Even women who have long hair that needs to be wrapped up find the Speedo Solid Latex Swim Cap comfortable and easy to wear. Because latex is stretchable, it is a durable material, especially for younger swimmers who are a rough on their equipment. It is also an affordable material, making it a popular choice among many swimmers because they can be replaced without becoming a financial burden.

Choosing the Right Material

When you are looking for a cap that will reduce your drag in the water and help you gain the competitive edge, you will need to weigh your options. The right cap is a personal preference based on your comfort level in the water. You want a cap that will stay put and provide your head with the most coverage. In addition to giving you the speed you need to get ahead of the competition, it is also the perfect way to protect your hair from the harsh elements of the pool water, especially when you swim on a daily basis.


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