Learn How to Restring Racing Lines Fast

Learn How to Restring Racing Lines Fast

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Racing Lane Ropes
Replacing the cable in racing lane lines doesn’t have to be tedious.

The racing lane lines are an important element in a competitive swimming pool. Without these lines swimmers would not be able to keep a straight line and the currents created by other swimmers would interfere with each individual. These lane lines may need new ropes, though, or may require a replacement for a float. Learning to restring these lines quickly will save you time and effort.

Prep the Lane Line

The first thing you need to do is remove the racing lane line from the water and lay it out alongside the pool. Make sure it is as straight as possible. Remove any slack from the line so it will be easier to work with. It is also best to unreel the new rope to ensure it is easier to work with as you thread the new line through.

Fast Restringing

Once everything is ready to go, you will need to cut the old rope at a spot before the floats work. Take the end of the new cable and set it end to end with the old cable. Use clear packing tape to tape the two ends together. You can then move to the other end of the racing lane line and pull the old cable out, guiding the new cable through the floats. It is often best to have someone else nearby to ensure the spliced cables don’t become snagged and detach.

Replacing a Float

If you must replace a float while you are restringing the racing lane line, stop the taped ends just before you reach the pool float that must be replaced. Remove the tape, pull out the damaged pool float and thread the new pool float onto the cable. You can then tape the two ends back together and resume pulling the new cable through the rest of the floats.

Reattach the Ends

Once the old cable is completely removed and the new one is in place, you will need to reattach the connectors on the ends of the cables. Make sure you tie all knots securely so the lane markers do not break loose during a swim meet or practice.

Restringing pool lane lines can be one of the most frustrating maintenance jobs at the pool. However, when you follow these tips for faster restringing, you can have your pool back in operating condition in no time.

Turn Your Nerves into Positive Energy

Turn Your Nerves into Positive Energy

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It is perfectly normal to feel nervous before a race.

Feeling nervous is never a comfortable feeling, but this doesn’t mean it isn’t a perfectly normal feeling. Some people feel nervous before practices, while others only feel nervous before a big meet. No one wants to feel nervous, but if you don’t feel nervous, it can actually hinder your performance. Once you learn how to tap into the power of your nerves, you can turn these negative feelings into positive energy in the pool.

Understand It Is Normal

The first thing you need to do is understand that feelings of nervousness are completely normal. Whether you can tell that other competitors are feeling nervous or not doesn’t matter. Chances are every person who is about to dive into the water feels some level of nervousness. As soon as you are able to accept your nerves as completely normal, you can work on transforming them into a positive energy that can help propel you through the pool.

Focus on the Positive

Nervous feelings will drag you down if you continually focus on the negatives. For instance, if you spend your time before a race thinking about how you will feel if you lose and wondering if you will perform well, odds are you will perform poorly. Instead, you need to spend your time before the race visualizing a win for you. This will transform your nervous feelings into positive energy you can then use to swim your best. Nerves are the source of adrenaline so use it!

Use Breathing Exercises

Your coach has likely talked to you about breathing exercises before you enter a race. Breathing deeply and focusing your thoughts are great ways to enhance your performance in the water. If you aren’t feeling nervous, you are less likely to go through these breathing exercises. Without them, your focus won’t be entirely on your swimming, causing you to make mistakes and slowing you down.

While being nervous isn’t something anyone wants to feel, it can be extremely useful in your swimming meets. As long as you learn how to effectively transform your nervous energy into positive energy, you will find you swim much better and are more successful in your races. It’s all in thinking positively and helping you visualize the good so you can perform better than ever.

5 Reasons It’s Great to be a Swimmer

5 Reasons It’s Great to be a Swimmer

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Learn why swimming is beneficial to you.

If you enjoy swimming, you may continue to do so simply because it is something you love to do. However, there are some great reasons why it’s good for you to be a swimmer. When you learn these reasons, it will drive you to spend your time in the water over anything else.

Keeps You Healthy

Everyone knows that swimming can build muscles and help you get stronger. However, there are other ways in which swimming can keep you healthier. Regular swimming builds your metabolism, helping you keep your weight under control in and out of the pool. It also has benefits to your cardiovascular and mental health.

A Lifelong Bond

Whether you are part of  a swim team or you swim with the same people every time, you will build a strong bond. You may be able to bond with people while doing other activities, there is something about swimming that really draws people together.

Motivation and Goal Setting

Motivation and goal setting can be useful skills in life. Many swimmers learn to get up early in the morning to get their exercise in the pool. They are also known for setting goals for their day in the pool. When they are unable to meet those goals, they look closely at what went wrong and strive to overcome those challenges the next time around.

A Stress-Free Workout

Many workout options add stress because individuals are worried about whether they are doing the exercise right or they have to keep their minds on what they are doing. When you use swimming as a form of exercise, you take advantage of a stress-free workout. As you swim, you can clear your mind while you get the exercise your body needs to be healthy.

Perfect for Any Age

Swimming isn’t limited to the young, the old or those who are in between. Individuals of any age can take part in swimming, particularly on a recreational level. Parents can get children in the pool from the time they are infants. A pool is also a preferred method of exercising for the elderly because working out in a pool puts less stress on the joints.

Being a swimmer is a great thing! Whether you swim as a hobby or you do it competitively, there are many advantages. When you learn these advantages, you will enjoy spending even more time in the pool.

Reasons to Keep Swimming All Year Long

Reasons to Keep Swimming All Year Long

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Swimming shouldn’t be limited to the summers only.

For many people, including those how participate in competitive swimming, swimming is a summer sport. Even though there are indoor pools, many people naturally associate the activity with warmer weather. In either case, though, it is important to keep up your swimming throughout the year. It doesn’t matter if you are a competitive swimmer or just enjoy the activity, year-round swimming is the best option.

An Easy All-Body Workout

Swimming is one of the easiest all-body workouts that can help you tone your muscles throughout your body. While some people jog and are otherwise more active in the warmer months, swimming in an indoor pool can be a great way to get the workout you are looking for throughout the year instead of limiting your exercise to the summer months.

Low Impact

Another issue many individuals, especially those who are older or inured, experience is the impact of exercise on their joints. Swimming and participating in water aerobics allows you to get the workout you desire without a heavy impact on your joints. This makes swimming an excellent alternative.

Cross Training

Even if you participate in weight training or other forms of exercise in the cooler months, swimming is a great way to cross train. Altering your exercise regiment will allow you to give certain muscles a rest and build your cardiovascular health as well.

Fewer Crowds

If you have ever been to a pool in the summer months, especially during open swim, you know what crowds can be like. You can barely move in the pool, let alone get the workout you desire. While some people will still go to the pools in the cooler months, the crowds will be much less, allowing you to take full advantage of the pool.

Maintain Your Body Shape

Many people work hard in the spring to get their bodies back in shape for the pool or beach. If you have been swimming all year, you won’t have to become involved in this rush. You will already be in the perfect shape for swimming.

If you are the type of person who categorizes swimming as a summer activity, it is time to think again. With the cooler months approaching, it is time to hit some indoor pools and keep up your exercise so you can stay in shape throughout the year.

How to Properly Size Competitive Swimwear

How to Properly Size Competitive Swimwear

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Competitive swimwear may look like many of the other swimsuits that are available in your average store. However, these suits are often quite different, made in different styles with different materials that are designed to enhance a swimmer’s movements in the water. These suits also typically provide more coverage than the suits you can buy in any department store. Because competitive suits are built differently, you need to learn how to properly size one.

Measure Yourself

Measuring for competitive swimwear is quite easy for most swimmers. Men should measure their waist and their hips to get the proper fit. Women must measure their waist and hips, as well as their bust, to ensure the right fit in their swimwear. Once you know your measurements, you will need to retake them each year to accommodate any changes in your body.

Use Size Charts

Every brand of competitive swimwear has its own sizing chart to use. If you wear one size in one brand, don’t assume you will wear the same size in all brands. Many of the best brands are similar in size, but it is best to make sure you are matching up your measurements to the right chart so you can be sure of the proper fit.

Order Up

Competitive Swimwear
Choosing the right competitive swimwear is essential to your success.

Many swimmers don’t fit perfectly into one size on a brand’s chart. When this happens, it is best to order a size up rather than a size down. While it may seem that the drag of the extra material would not be beneficial to swimmers, the effect is minimal. Wearing an uncomfortable suit that restricts your movement is much more detrimental to your swimming.

Try It On

Before you jump in the pool with your new competitive swimwear, make sure you try it on. If it doesn’t fit properly, it is best to exchange it for a different size. This can be complicated if you buy online, but it isn’t impossible. However, this is why you should always follow the right steps to reduce the chances of needing to return the suit.

Competitive swimwear fits much differently than typical swimwear, making it essential to learn how to get the right fit. Because you need freedom of motion and a good fit to be an effective swimmer, it is important to measure yourself regularly, compare your measurements to the sizing chart, order up if needed and try the suit on before you start to use it.

Tips for Beginning Open Water Swimming

Tips for Beginning Open Water Swimming

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Open water swimming requires different preparation tactics.

When most people think of swimming, at least of a competitive nature, they consider swimming in a pool, either indoors or outdoors. However, some competitive swimmers participate in open water swimming. This means different challenges. If you are just getting started in this growing area, there are certain tips you should follow.

Choose a Wetsuit

Instead of traditional competitive swimwear, those who swim in open waters must wear a wetsuit. This will protect against the cold waters and provide better coverage. Make sure you look for one that is specifically designed for open water swimmers.

The Right Goggles

The right goggles are also essential when you are swimming in open waters. Because you will be swimming outside, make sure you choose goggles that have reflective coating to cut back on the glare you experience.

Cold Water Conditioning

It is essential for individuals to condition their bodies for swimming in the cold open waters. When you are properly acclimated to the cold water, you reduce the risks of panic and hyperventilation when you swim.

Bright Swim Caps

When you are swimming in open water, visibility is of utmost importance. One of the best ways to make sure you are as visible as possible in the water is to wear a bright swim cap. Talk to your coach about the colors that are more likely to be seen.

Wear Two Caps

A large amount of body heat is lost through the head. Most people are aware of this in the winter months, but don’t realize it also happens in open water swimming situations. You can help retain your body heat by wearing two swimming caps at the same time.

Swim with a Buddy

Swimming in open water, especially during training, can be more dangerous than swimming in a pool. This is why it is so important to swim with a buddy at all times. In many cases, this will be your coach. However, if you practice at other times, make sure you bring someone with you.

Proper Body Maintenance

Open water swimming is a little different than pool swimming in the body maintenance you must perform. You should avoid shaving right before a race because salt water can irritate razor burn. You should also keep your fingernails short to avoid ripping your wetsuit or someone else’s as you swim.

Open water swimming is quite different than swimming in a pool. When you are first starting out, it is important to learn these tips and work with an experienced coach for the best results.

Enjoy a Great Low Price on High School Team Suits

Enjoy a Great Low Price on High School Team Suits

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The Speedo Aquablade competitive swimwear is an excellent low-cost option.

Many people begin focusing on competitive swimming around the high school years. Whether they have been training for years or they are just getting started, this is some of the first experiences people have with competitive swimming. Some people continue in the sport after high school, while others stop once high school is over. In either case, paying a lot for competitive swimwear isn’t an option for most high schoolers. Therefore, you need to find a low-cost option for competitive swimwear at this level.

Speedo Aquablade Recordbreaker Swimwear

Women who are competing at a high school level can save money by choosing the Speedo Aquablade Recordbreaker swimsuit. This incredible suit is FINA compliant and made from a durable fabric that features natural channels that help swimmers move through the water with less resistance. This provides less drag and is actually more slippery than natural skin. The fabric is also chlorine-resistant, which means it will last for a much longer period of time than many other low-cost swim suits available on the market. The suit is available in black, royal blue and navy for some variety.

Speedo Aquablade Jammer

High school level men can also experience the incredible benefits with the Speedo Aquablade Jammer, designed specifically to help men move through the water seamlessly. The stripes on the suit are actually channels through which the water naturally runs, allowing swimmers to experience less resistance and drag, which can really slow down a swimmer. The men’s version of this swimwear is available in black, royal blue and navy, as well as an additional color, sapphire. This provides high school men with a great variety from which to choose.

Competitive swimming can be an expensive sport, making it difficult for people to participate in a swim program on a high school level. Many high schoolers aren’t sure if they want to participate in swimming after high school. Those who do aren’t likely to have a lot of money to spend on the equipment. When it comes to high school competitive swimwear, choosing something that doesn’t cost a lot of money and is incredibly durable is the greatest option. Speedo offers the Aquablade swimwear line for both men and women, giving high school swimmers a great option that costs less than $100 for a swimsuit that should last through several seasons.

The Nike Team Color Block Cut-Out Tank Is a Popular Option for High School and College Girls

The Nike Team Color Block Cut-Out Tank Is a Popular Option for High School and College Girls

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Choose the most popular swim team suit for high school and college girls.

The competitive swimwear professional swimmers wear over that which high school and college swimmers wear can be quite different. Many high school and college swimmers are limited by finances and want a low-cost option that is durable and will last for a long time. One of the most popular options for high school and college girls is the Nike Team Color Cut-Out Tank.

The Features of the Nike Cut-Out Tank

The Nike Team Color Cut-Out Tank swimsuit is the perfect option for competitive swimmers on the high school and college levels. With the thin back straps, this suit offers a comfortable fit without creating greater resistance in the water. This tank-style suit offers a flattering fit for women, allowing them to show off as women, while still enabling them to perform well in the water. Made from a combination of nylon and spandex, these suits can last a long period of time with proper care.

Incredible Quality at a Great Price

The reason this swim team suit is one of the top picks for both high school and college students is it is a low-cost alternative to some of the other competitive swimwear that is available. Not only can you purchase one of these suits for a low price, they will last for a while to ensure you don’t have to purchase a new one too often.

Choose Your Colors

The Nike Team Color Block Cut-Out Tank suit is available in a variety of colors so every swimmer can find one in her team colors. This suit is available in black, green, royal, red, red and navy, and maize. In addition to choosing a color that matches your swim team, you may have them printed with your team logo to further customize the suit.

Purchasing a swim team suit means you need to make sure you are able to find your team’s colors. The Nike Team Color Block Cut-Out Tank suit is one of the best options for high school and college swimmers. This suit offers an excellent, flattering fit, as well as your choice of colors and printing so you can get the fit and look you need to fit in with your team. Combined with the low cost, this is the ideal suit for all high school and college swimmers.

Get Competitor Lane Lines and Storage Reels with Fast Shipping

Get Competitor Lane Lines and Storage Reels with Fast Shipping

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Swim lane ropes and storage reels are essential for every pool.

Hosting competitive swim meets at your pool or even practicing for these events requires you to have the right competitor lane lines to separate out the swimmers as they compete. This means it is essential for most swimming pools to at least own a set of competitor lane lines to use when needed. If you aren’t going to use them all the time, you will also need storage reels to keep them in when they aren’t in the water. When you need these items fast, you need to find fast shipping to get them as quickly as possible.

Pool Lane Lines

The pool lane lines are an important piece of the puzzle in competitive swimming. These ropes do more than just keep swimmers going in a straight line without colliding with each other; they also cut down on the waves and other disturbances created by swimmers so each swimmer can have a clear lane and an equal chance of winning the race.

When it comes to pool lane ropes, there are many options. One of the most popular options is the Competitor 75 Foot 4-Inc Racing Lane Line. This lane line offers the option of creating a custom lane line with the variety of colors available in the discs. This swim lane rope is available in a full rainbow of colors, including black, green, orange, maroon, white, yellow, blue and purple. Despite the ability to choose the colors for your lane rope, you can still expect to receive the final product quickly after you order, allowing you to start using them fast.

Storage Reels

In addition to the swim lane ropes, you also need to purchase storage reels so you can keep your swim lane lines in the best possible condition. Keeping the lane lines in the water isn’t always an option. This is why you need to also purchase storage reels to reach your pool at the same time as your swim lane lines. These storage reels store conveniently at the pool side without interfering with the function of the pool.

Buying pool lane lines and storage reels is necessary if you plan to use your pool for competitive races or training for competitions. When you need these items fast, though, you need to find a supplier that can send out your custom order quickly so you aren’t left without when you need it.

The Speedo Vanquisher 2.0 Mirrored Goggles Are Perfect for Fitness Swimming

The Speedo Vanquisher 2.0 Mirrored Goggles Are Perfect for Fitness Swimming

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The Speedo Vanquisher 2.0 Mirrored Goggles are a great option for fitness swimming.

When most people think of buying swim goggles, they think of buying them for a competitive swimmer. While this is the most common reason people do buy them, it isn’t the only reason. If you are swimming for fitness purposes, having a good pair of goggles allows you to work out in the swimming pool without having to worry about the negative effects on your eyes, especially if you are swimming outside. The Speedo Vanquisher 2.0 Mirrored Goggles are a great choice.

The Advantages

The Speedo Vanquisher 2.0 goggles offer a large number of advantages to those who wear them in the pool for fitness purposes. Because the lenses are mirrored, a majority of the sun’s rays are reflected away from the eyes, reducing the glare on the water, as well as protecting the eyes from the damaging rays of the sun. The gaskets around the lenses also offer a water-tight seal so swimmers don’t need to worry about getting water in their eyes unexpectedly. The fit is also one of the best ones you can find in goggles. With their low-profile design, swimmers also gain a 25 percent increase in peripheral vision, which allows you to keep an eye on where other swimmers are located in the pool to avoid a collision.

Show Off Your Style

In addition to being one of the best goggles on the market for functionality, the Speedo Vanquisher 2.0 Mirrored Goggles also offer a sense of style to swimmers. These goggles are available in a large number of colors so you can choose one that exhibits your own sense of style or even matches your swimsuit. Some of the colors you can choose from include Kelly green, pink, blue, black and white, purple and teal, rainbow, deep gold and pacific blue. You won’t find many of these colors in any other goggle.

When you are looking for a great pair of goggles that are perfect for your fitness swimming, look no further than the Speedo Vanquisher 2.0 Mirrored Goggles. These goggles provide you with the perfect fit and all the functionality you would expect from a good pair of goggles. In addition to the functionality and great fit, you can choose from a variety of colors to really show off your style. Just because you are swimming for fitness purposes doesn’t mean you don’t need a good pair of goggles to protect your eyes.