New Speedo Guard Swimsuits

New Speedo Guard Swimsuits

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Lifeguard Swimsuits
Enjoy the new options in Speedo lifeguard swimwear.

Lifeguards are the eyes and ears of the swimming pool. They need to be ready at a moment’s notice to help someone in need. Today, there are a variety of swimsuits available for those who protect at the pool, each of which has its own benefits. The basics for anyone to look for in a suit for a guard are comfort, flexibility and of course, style.

The New Speedo Guard Swimsuits

The Speedo Guard Flyback Swimsuit offers a new take on the standard red guard suit. Featuring thin straps and a stylish open back, it’s the perfect suit for the person who wants a bit of style. Made from Speedo’s flexible and lightweight Endurance Lite fabric, this suit offers comfort, flexibility and style, everything a female guard could want.

The Speedo Guard Energy Back Swimsuit offers even more style for the female guard. Made from the same lightweight Endurance Lite fabric, this suit offers fast drying to keep her comfortable after diving into the water, rather than having to sit in a dripping wet suit all afternoon. This suit offers even more variation on the standard guard attire with its blue, thin straps that lead to an open back and stylish splashes of white on each side.

The New Speedo Guard Bikinis

For the guard who wants to wear a stylish bikini yet still have the style of a lifeguard, the new Speedo guard bikinis are the perfect choice. The Speedo Guard Thin Strap Top has the same look of the standard one-piece suit with white guard lettering, thin, blue straps and a halter style. The Speedo Guard Hipster is the perfect addition to this top, with its matching blue hips with contrasting red bottom with a semi-high cut to keep those pesky tan lines away.  For the guard who wants a little more coverage, the Speedo Guard Swim Short offers a stylish look with the same blue and red colors but with a little more coverage to keep her comfortable.

The benefit of all the new Speedo Guard swimsuits is their perfect fit to allow for seamless movements in the water, combined with the quick drying fabric that allows guards to feel comfortable all day long. The styles and even the colors guards are able to wear today have come a long way in recent years, making it possible for every female to embrace her own style while still looking professional and able to jump in and save someone at a moment’s notice.

The Best Learn-to-Swim Training Aids

The Best Learn-to-Swim Training Aids

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Swim goggles are an important piece of gear for children.

Teaching kids to swim is one of the most important skills they can learn. Not only will it give them the ability to have fun at the beach, in the ocean and at neighborhood pools, it could also serve as a life-saving skill. Understanding the basic swimming techniques will help your child become confident in the water, enabling him to swim for fun or even begin competing and making a hobby out of this exceptional method of exercise. In order to teach swimming techniques, there are a variety of learn-to-swim training aids that are necessary.

Swim Fins

Swim fins, such as the Swim Stuff Rubber Swim Fins, are the perfect choice for the beginner swimmer. Swim fins are meant to teach the proper kicking technique to those who are just starting out, whether kids or adults. The long, rubber fin makes it easy to progress even the lightest kick into a powerful forward thrust, giving swimmers a competitive advantage. The full foot coverage of this fin makes it a natural extension of a child’s leg, making it simple to use.

Goggles

Swim goggles are more than an accessory; they actually protect children’s eyes while in the water. The chlorine and other chemicals in the pool can interfere with a child’s ability to focus in the water, forcing him to avoid focusing on his swim strokes and more on being able to see. Choose from a variety of goggles that include features, such as adjustable straps, expanded side view and soft frames, as well as UV and anti-fog protection.

Kickboards

The kickboard is the perfect way to help a beginning swimmer focus solely on his leg movements. With the arms staying stagnant while holding the kickboard, ample focus can be paid to the legs, how hard they are kicking and the form they are using. Kickboards are popular in learn-to-swim programs and vary from basic boards, such as the TYR Jr. Kickboard, to the elaborate, such as the Arena Kickboard Pro, which offers a hydrodynamic shape and different hand positions to make it easy for even the youngest swimmer to use in the water.

New swimmers in learn-to-swim programs need a variety of accessories to help them perfect their swimming skills. Whether you choose to use one or all of these training aids, they are sure to help your child perfect his swimming skills, whether to learn a life-saving skill or to take into a competitive swimming hobby.

The Most Important Gear for Summer Water Aerobics

The Most Important Gear for Summer Water Aerobics

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Water aerobics is a great way to exercise to increase muscle mass or even lose weight without putting any strain on the joints. Even people who suffer from various injuries and illnesses and are unable to weight lift, jog or even do aerobics on land are able to enjoy the weightless benefits of working out in the water. In order to maximize your time working out in the pool, there are certain accessories you should purchase.

Barbells

To add resistance for your arms while working out in the water, there are a variety of water barbells available, such as the Speedo Aqua Fitness Barbells. What sets these barbells apart from others is their EVA foam construction that resists damage from chlorine and lightweight structure to make them easy to take with you. They are the perfect way to provide flotation assistance, as well as resistance in the water.

Jog Belt

A jog belt is a must-have for anyone who participates in water aerobics. Perfect for deep water workouts, these belts give you the help you need with flotation, as well as provides back support during your workouts. The Speedo Aqua Fitness Jogbelt offers an adjustable waist up to 48 inches, making a perfect fit for anyone.

Aqua Gloves

For maximum resistance and higher levels of workouts in the water, add a pair of aqua gloves to your workout gear this summer. The TYR Elite Fitness Gloves offer double-sided neoprene webbed construction to give you even more resistance in the water. With an adjustable wrist and the ability for your fingertips and thumbs to touch the water, you can feel the water as you move through it, burning calories and increasing muscle mass with each movement.

Water Shoes

Just as you would want proper support while working out on land, you need support in the water. Choose a pair of water aerobics shoes that are lightweight, offer traction and are made from quick drying material to keep you comfortable in and out of the water. The Speedo Hydro Trainer Water Shoe offers maximum ventilation, a perfect rubber sole for traction and Speedo foam for comfort.

Fitness Kickboards

Kick up your leg workouts with fitness kickboards that are designed to keep your arms stable while your legs do all of the work. The Speedo Adult Swim Kickboard is made from EVA foam and is the perfect size for any adult trying to focus on their legwork and maximizing muscle mass in their legs alone.

Proper Swimsuit

Of course, no water aerobic workout would be appropriate without the right chlorine-resistant swimsuit. You should look for a swimsuit that offers comfort, flexibility and the right material to resist fading and wear and tear from chlorine. This will allow you to avoid restrictions during your workout, while offering long-term wear.

Choose the Right Water Aerobics Swimwear for Your Workouts

Choose the Right Water Aerobics Swimwear for Your Workouts

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A shirred suit can provide the perfect combination of coverage and support in fitness swimwear.

Water aerobics offers a great way to get fit in the water, especially during the hot, summer months. Before you start your water aerobics class, it is important to purchase the right gear. Among the accessories to help you with flotation and resistance in the water, you will need to focus on finding the right water aerobics swimwear to maximize your workout even further.

Greater Coverage

For the women who are self-conscious about how they look in the water, there are a variety of swimsuits that offer maximum coverage yet do not resist flexibility in the water. The modesty panels they provide give you maximum coverage in the thigh and chest area to make you feel less self-conscious and enable you to focus on your workout efforts. Look for a suit that is made with Chloroban Polyester to resist fading and premature wearing from chlorine and other chemicals.

Less Coverage

For the women who are less self-conscious, there are a variety of fitness swimsuits available that offer moderate coverage. You will still receive the same coverage on the top,with the perfect amount of support in the chest area. The main difference is in the thigh area, where there is less swimsuit coverage, providing you with even more flexibility in the water. There are a variety of solids and prints available, but it is important to ensure the material the suit is made from resists chlorine.

Shirred Tank

The Speedo Shirred Tank Swimsuit offers the perfect combination between moderate coverage and a flattering fit for those women who are more self-conscious about their abdomen than their thighs. With the same cut in the thighs as the moderate swimsuits, the shirred tank offers a flattering shirred material from the top to the bottom on the front of the suit to provide a flattering look to any figure. With thick straps and a high back, this suit offers maximum support while looking incredibly stylish.

When you are looking for the perfect water aerobics swimwear, always keep in mind the material that makes up the suit. You want one that offers chlorine resistance, as well as longevity to give you many uses out of your investment. In addition, you will need to determine the type of style you want, including maximum coverage, moderate coverage or a combination of both with the shirred tank.

The Benefits of Custom Swim Team Suits for Your Competitive Team

The Benefits of Custom Swim Team Suits for Your Competitive Team

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Custom swimwear can help unit your team.

When you are looking for the perfect swimwear for your competitive swim team, there are many factors you need to consider. Finding the perfect suit that offers reduced drag, the perfect fit and colors that complement your team’s colors are important. If you want to take your team spirit a step further, you can purchase custom swim team suits that portray your team name and team logo right on the front. This allows your team to feel united and helps boost morale as they head into their tough competitions.

Perfect Fit

The way custom swimwear fits your swimmers could greatly impact their swimming abilities. If they wear custom swim suits that do not offer a close fit with compression panels in all the pertinent areas, they will not reduce the amount of drag they experience. This could cause their swimming skills to suffer simply because of what they are wearing. Certain parts of the body cause unnecessary resistance in the water. Without the proper custom printed swimsuits, that drag will still be apparent. This does not mean all swimmers have to wear the same suit; there are a variety of brands and styles available to meet every unique taste. What is most important is finding the right suit for every swimmer.

Quality Material

In addition to a perfect fit, you should make sure the suits your swimmers wear are made of quality materials. This will help the suits last for a long period of time without wearing out or fading. At the least, you want to makes sure the suits are chlorine-resistant to avoid premature fading and a decrease in the team’s overall appeal. In addition, you should look for material that offers shape retention, along with incredible comfort.

Creating Unity

When you purchase swim suits for your entire team, you probably want to purchase a uniform color for everyone who shows off your team spirit. While it is probably rather easy to find suits that complement your team’s colors, you can take it a step further by having the suits customized. Whether you choose to have your team’s name, logo or both printed on the front of the suit, you will present a united front when you enter your next competition wearing team logo swimsuits. In addition, if you have swimmers who have unique needs and prefer a specific brand or style suit, you can have it printed with your team name and logo to make them look and feel like part of the team.

Custom Swim Caps Are Perfect for Entire Swim Teams

Custom Swim Caps Are Perfect for Entire Swim Teams

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You can customize swim team caps for your entire team.

When you consider your swim team’s apparel, the swim caps they wear should be considered. Not only is it a good way to ensure everyone is wearing a quality cap, it also gives your team a uniform look, especially when you purchase custom swim caps with your team’s name or logo on it. Swim team caps are meant to reduce the amount of drag swimmers experience to speed up their times. As an added benefit, it also helps protect their hair from chlorine and other chemicals in the pool. It is essential for every member of your team to wear a cap, especially during competition. Choose those that will offer your team a uniform look and intimidate your opposing teams.

Custom Latex Caps

Swim team latex caps are the thinner of the swim cap choices. Many swimmers prefer the thinner material, making them feel less weighed down in the water. Because they are thinner than other caps, they do retain less heat, enabling your swimmers to feel more comfortable overall. It is important to understand they are less durable than the silicone option. As long as your team is aware that proper care is necessary, it could last for a long time. If your swim team is on a budget, custom latex caps are a good choice because they offer affordable yet durable protection.

Custom Silicone Caps

Team silicone caps offer the most durability out of any swim team caps available. If your team takes proper care of their caps, they can last for many years. Not only are they durable, they also offer a more stable position on the head with little slipping. This makes it a more comfortable choice for many swimmers.

Customizations

The type of team swim caps you choose will determine the type of customization you can get. The printed swim caps are typically available in a large number of colors, enabling you to choose the color that matches your team’s color. In addition, you can have your team name or logo imprinted on the caps in a variety of colors. The silicone caps have more versatility when it comes to customizations, but either type of custom swim caps offer protection and team spirit all in one product.

Wood Spineboard or Plastic Spineboard for Lifeguarding

Wood Spineboard or Plastic Spineboard for Lifeguarding

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Lifeguard spineboards are typically made of wood or plastic. Over the past 20 years there has been a strong shift away from wood boards. The wooden lifeguard spine boards require more maintenance due to cracking and warping. This leads to an increased risk of harboring bacteria. While they are easy to sink in the swimming pool wood spine boards are also heavier than plastic backboards. The wood boards are also typically more expensive.

Lifeguard SpineboardWhy do people still want to use wood lifeguard spine boards? Most people just don’t understand all of the upsides to the newer plastic spineboards and they also have only ever used wood boards.

You should buy a plastic spine board for several reasons. First they are seamless and sealed to prevent fluids from entering the board. This is a very important fact that wood spineboard buyers often overlook and forget that they are in the business of saving and helping others. You should never endanger your patient with a wood spineboard that may be contaminated with past body fluids or bacteria. Plastic life guard spineboards are also great since they are lightweight and 100% x-ray translucent. They are light enough for even small lifeguard to quickly move the boards and buoyant so that they do not sink to the bottom of the pool. If the safety of your patient and the durability of the plastic boards is not enough then the lower price for plastic might be enough to convince you that plastic (at least in this case) is better than paper (wood backboards).

Ok so which plastic spineboard should I buy for my lifeguards? If price is a factor then I would suggest a good entry-mid level Lifeguard Backboard. If you are dead set on a wood spineboard but agree that safety is extremely important than check out one of the best lifeguard backboards on the market the E.G. Spine Board. This board is the strongest spineboard on the market and can out perform any wooden board, plus it is easy to clean.

Rescue Tubes Are One of the Most Important Safety Items at the Pool

Rescue Tubes Are One of the Most Important Safety Items at the Pool

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A guard rescue tube is an essential piece of lifeguard equipment.

Rescue tubes are an essential safety component at any body of water, including pools and beaches. Anywhere people can swim should have the presence of the tubes in addition to the presence of lifeguards or responsible adults to help get the victims to safety. These tubes are meant as the first line of defense when someone needs to be rescued, whether they are close by or a large distance away from the person attempting to rescue them. They offer the added ability to bring the victim to safety.

At the Pool

Public pools typically require the lifeguards to be outfitted with a guard rescue tube. The bright red color, vibrant white GUARD lettering and comfortable shoulder strap make them easy to carry at all times when guarding a pool. They are available in a variety of sizes, ranging from 40 inches to 54 inches, making it easy to find one to fit every guard comfortably. For the guard with smaller hands, the Cut-a-Way Guard Rescue Tube offers stability while holding it and trying to rescue a person in trouble.

At the Beach

The lifeguard rescue tube works on any body of water, including the beach. If you find yourself needing to rescue someone who is close to the shore, you can hold on to one end and have the victim grab the other end. This helps you provide them with assistance getting back to shore quickly and easily. Oftentimes at the beach, a victim starts to suffer from the large waves and needs help instantly. In these cases, you can get the rescue tube to them without any contact. This enables the victim to obtain stability before you even get to them, making it easier for you to bring them back to shore when you reach them. It is also beneficial for guards to be able to bring unconscious victims back to shore without too much struggle, even in tough beach waves.

At Home

Even though you don’t have lifeguards at home, you still have responsible adults who need to keep watch on everyone who swims in their pool. It is perfectly acceptable for swimming pool owners to have a guard rescue tube on hand in case of any type of emergency. This product, which is mold and mildew resistant and never absorbs water, gives you the added sense of security of being able to rescue anyone who is in need in your pool.

Use a Swim Pace Trainer to Achieve Proper Swim Pace Training

Use a Swim Pace Trainer to Achieve Proper Swim Pace Training

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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.

Swim Gifts Are Fun to Give

Swim Gifts Are Fun to Give

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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.