How to Build Muscle Mass with Swimming

How to Build Muscle Mass with Swimming

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If you are trying to build muscle mass, swimming might not be the first sport you think of to help you achieve your goal. Swimming is a good way to build muscle mass in a non-threatening way because it is a non-contact sport that does not put any unnecessary stress on your body. If you are trying to increase your muscle mass, you should learn the benefits of swimming and how it can help you build muscle mass.

Resistance

Water is a natural source of resistance. If you have ever tried walking the length of the pool, you understand the feeling of the natural resistance. It is much harder to march your way across a pool than it is on dry land. This is exactly what your body needs to help it build muscle and is a safe way to build muscle without the risk of pulling or tearing muscles by lifting heavy weights or performing rigorous exercises, such as jogging or cardio exercises.

A Full-Body Workout

Swimming works all the core muscle groups at once. There are few other exercises that can work all your muscles, including arms, legs and abs, at the same time. As an added benefit, there is no strain on your joints or soft tissues as you workout, making it easier to push yourself harder without the risk of serious injury.

Fitness Swim Equipment
Swimming can help you build muscle mass, especially with the right equipment.

Adding Equipment

It is possible to build your muscle mass simply by swimming the various strokes through the length of the pool. You can also increase the muscle mass you gain by adding equipment, such as aqua dumbbells. These are small weights that work with the resistance of the water to increase your workouts. You can also add a jogging belt, which is a piece of equipment that suspends you in the deep water, allowing you to intensify your workout by forcing your legs to keep you afloat.

Choosing swimming as your exercise to help you build muscle mass is a great choice for people of all ages. Experienced and non-experienced swimmers can enjoy the benefits swimming has to offer by building muscle mass in all the core areas of your body. Swimming with or without equipment will help you reach your goals and achieve the muscle mass you desire without putting your body at risk for any harm.

Arena White Hot Carbon Pro Limited Edition Suit Now Available

Arena White Hot Carbon Pro Limited Edition Suit Now Available

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Arena Carbon Pro Kneeskin in whiteThe wait is over! The “White Hot” Arena Carbon Pro racing swimsuits are now available for purchase. This is the same suit that was worn in the 2012 London Olympics by top athletes like Rebecca Soni. The white and red Arena Carbon Pro Kneeskin and Jammers are unlike any other technical racing swimsuit on the market.

Be one of the super exclusive to own your very own super fast Arena White Hot Carbon Pro Open Back Kneeskin racing swimsuit. The “white hot” colorway was specifically designed for the Arena swimmers in London. This suit is a white base color with gray carbon yarn weaved into the base fabric and features shiny red flames. The flames are above the main muscle groups emphasizing the muscular power of the athlete and the internal construction of the suit.

The Powerskin Carbon-Pro is Arena’s revolutionary new racing swimsuit, the first of its kind to incorporate carbon fiber into the weave of the swimsuit fabric. Launched in February 2012, Powerskin Carbon-Pro is the product of a collaborative effort between Arena and its scientific network.

Arena Powerskin Carbon Pro Open Back Kneeskin female racing suit, the first racing suit integrating a carbon cage

Arena Carbon Pro Jammer in White Hot color

to deliver Intelligent muscle compression, combined with unprecedented fit. Compression in a competition suit is associated with increased support, efficiency and power, but high compression can have a restricting effect on movement. The swimmer in motion is also a dynamic form with complex requirements for support and compression. How can you get more of the benefits of compression, without its drawbacks? Squeezing the swimmer harder will not help! To deliver a breakthrough solution to the compression challenge, arena has incorporated carbon fibre into the weave of the Arena Carbon Pro fabric. Known for its unique structural and mechanical properties, the carbon fibre locks down when and where a critical stretch level is reached, while retaining the suits elasticity. This delivers a ramp-up in compression on those specific overextended zones, increasing support and control where and when they are needed without detracting from the swimmers mobility. The Arena Powerskin Carbon Pro White Hot Jammer and kneeskins are is FINA Approved

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Finding a Supplier for Swim Team Equipment

Finding a Supplier for Swim Team Equipment

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A good supplier provides all the swim gear your team needs.

When it comes to supplying your swim team with the equipment they need to be successful, you need to find a supplier that can provide you with everything you need without breaking your budget. While swimmers are responsible for some of their equipment, buying some things in bulk can be better for everyone. Finding the right supplier for your team’s equipment will require you to do your own research and to understand what you need to be successful.

Customizability

Some of the gear you buy for your team will better serve your purposes when customized. Adding your team name and logo to items in your team colors can really bring your team together. From swim caps and swimsuits to t-shirts and parkas, a supplier that can customize a great number of items will ensure you can purchase just what your team needs.

Prices

Another important aspect to choosing the right swim team equipment supplier is to check the prices. A good supplier will provide you with low prices on all the products you need for your swim team. Because some of the equipment will be purchased in bulk, find a supplier that provides a bulk discount. This will allow you to save money on the gear your team needs. Even if the individual swimmers pay for the equipment, they will appreciate the opportunity to take advantage of lower prices.

Variety of Products

You will need more than just swim gear, such as training tools, swim caps, t-shirts and goggles; you also need equipment for the pool. Items, such as backstroke flags, lap timers and starting blocks, are all necessary to the success of your team. Therefore, you need to find a supplier that will be able to provide these types of items as well. When you can buy everything you need from the same place, you can also save on shipping costs.

Finding the best supplier for all your swim team equipment will ensure you can save money and time. All you need to do is locate a company that can provide you with all the customized products you need, as well as the other equipment required to run a successful swim team. Comparing the prices, especially the bulk prices, will ensure you have chosen the right supplier to ensure your swim team has everything you need and your swimmers can be as successful as possible because they have the right tools.

How Women’s Competitive Swimwear Should Fit

How Women’s Competitive Swimwear Should Fit

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The right fit in competitive swimwear is critical to your overall performance.

When you are on a swim team or swim competitively, you have to worry about more than your swimming abilities. The fit of your competitive swimwear plays a large role in how well you swim. You need to ensure your swimsuit is one that does not restrict your movement but also allows for the least amount of resistance from the water. A swimsuit that is too tight will make you uncomfortable and restrict your movements, while a suit that is too loose will slow you down in the water. Your competitive swimwear should have more coverage than the standard swimsuit you’d wear to the beach to allow for fluid movement in the water. Taking the time to find the proper fitting swimsuit will allow you to show off your best swimming abilities.

Tight

You want your competitive swimwear to fit like a glove. It should be tight, but not so tight you cannot breathe or perform your motions easily. There should not be any loose areas that sag or pucker or any type of pulling on the seams. When you try the swimsuit on, stretch like you would in the water to ensure there is no pulling in the openings at the neck or legs. You want your competitive swimwear to be comfortably tight without cutting off your circulation and making it difficult to breathe.

Leg Openings

The leg openings should fit comfortably around your legs. They should not be too tight so they restrict your leg movements or dig into your legs, causing you discomfort while you swim. The leg openings should also not be too loose so water can get up into the openings because this will slow you down.

Straps

The straps should stay in the same position during all swim strokes. When you try the swimsuit on, move your arms in various swimming motions; the straps should stay in the same position, no matter how you move your arms. You should ensure the straps are not too loose because not only would they become a distraction, they will slow down your swimming times.

Chest

The competitive swimwear you choose should have ample coverage in the chest area. You don’t want it to completely flatten your chest, but you need proper support in that area to allow for fluid movement. Look for swimsuits with adjustable straps to ensure the perfect fit in the chest area.

Learn the Benefits of Competitive Swimming

Learn the Benefits of Competitive Swimming

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Competitive swimming provides a vast array of benefits.

Swimming has been a favorite pastime for people for many years. People of all ages and all abilities can swim, either for fun or competitively. There are many benefits for those who do take up swimming as a competitive sport, including the incredible exercise, the ability to participate in it, even as you age, and the weightless qualities it provides. Even if you have never swum competitively, it is never too late to start enjoying a sport thousands of people enjoy every day.

Exercise

Regardless of your age, exercise is an important part of your life. Medical and fitness professionals suggest you exercise three to four times a week and work all your muscle groups as much as possible to get the most vigorous workout. When you choose to swim competitively, you will work all the major muscle groups in one exercise, especially when you participate in all the various strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke and the butterfly stroke. This makes it possible for everyone to exercise, even those who suffer from knee, leg or back ailments.

Competition

If you decide to take your swimming to the competitive level, you can choose your level of competition. If there is one particular stroke you excel at, you can choose to compete just in that stroke. If you prefer all the strokes, you can participate in a medley that incorporates two or more different types of strokes into one race. The length of each race varies, allowing you to choose the distance with which you are comfortable.

Weightless Exercise

Many people avoid exercises, such as weight lifting or jogging, because of the heavy impact those exercises have on the joints. Even young people suffer from medical issues as a result of too much rigorous exercise. This is another main benefit of taking up swimming competitively. There is no contact and the water can actually be good for your joints, healing you while you swim.

If you have given thought to swimming competitively, it is not too late. There are always pools available with lanes that give swimmers a chance to practice their skills. Grab yourself a competitive swimsuit and a few swim gear items and start swimming competitively. It is definitely something you will feel good about.

Don’t Forget Swim Towels with Your Swim Gear

Don’t Forget Swim Towels with Your Swim Gear

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Swim towel chamois are the perfect addition to your swim gear.

When you are swimming, whether competitively or for pleasure, you will need a way to dry off when you are done. While most people have a beach towel at home or simply use a bath towel for their swimming needs, these towels aren’t as effective as they can be. In addition, these towels quickly become wet and ineffective because they just can’t hold a lot of water. The solution lies in chamois specifically designed for the use of swimmers. This popular swim gear will help you dry off even better.

Speedo Sports Towel Chamois

Available in blue or pink, you can rely on the Speedo sports towel chamois to dry off quickly after any swim. This super absorbent towel will be able to absorb far more water than you could ever imagine, making it the perfect towel for any purpose, whether you are a swimmer, water polo player or participate in any other type of water sports.

Nike Hydro Towel

The Nike Hydro Towel is made from the ultra-absorbent PVA material to soak up all the water so you can dry yourself off quickly after practice, a meet or a casual swim. Measuring 17 inches by 27 inches, this large towel provides all the room you need to dry off without having to struggle to find a dry spot. This towel comes with a reusable cylinder case.

TYR Towels

TYR also has several options you can choose for absorbent towels that are more effective at keeping you dry after your swim. The TYR Dry Off swim towels are available in two different sizes so you can get the one that is best for your needs. The smaller size measures 13 inches by 17 inches, while the larger size measures 26 inches by 17 inches. Both towels remain soft and absorbent, no matter how many times you use or wash them. The TYR towels are available in blue, aqua and lavender.

Swim Stuff Tie Dye Chamois

If you are looking for something a little more fun, the Swim Stuff Tie Dye chamois is the perfect choice. Available in blue and pink, this 17 inch by 13 inch towel comes with a storage case you can use to keep your towel safe until you get it home to wash it. This can also keep all your other swim gear dry.

Buying the perfect swim towel requires you to look past the regular beach towels and bath towels you see in other stores. Buying a specialty swimming towel chamois will ensure you can dry yourself thoroughly after a swim without worrying about finding a dry spot.

Get Ready for Fall with a New Swim Warm-Up

Get Ready for Fall with a New Swim Warm-Up

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The right warm-up suit can bring your team together.

You can’t just jump in the water and start swimming, assuming you will do well. You need to get your body warmed up and ready to go. Many swimmers do this by stretching and performing other exercises before practice or a race. After you warm up, though, you need to find a way to keep your muscles warm until it is your turn to enter the pool. Choosing a swim warm-up suit is the perfect way to keep your muscles warm.

Speedo Boom Force Warm-Up Suits

The newest in the line of Speedo warm-up suits is the Speedo Boom Force warm-up suit, which is available in men’s, women’s and youth sizes. These new warm-up suits are available in a wide array of colors to allow you to choose just the right combination to represent your team. The jackets and pants are fully lined to provide for the greatest warmth possible. The jacket is equipped with zippered pockets so you can store whatever you need with you without worrying about anything falling out of your pockets.

Other Names in Swim Warm-Up Suits

Just because the Speedo Boom Force warm-up suits are the newest on the market doesn’t mean it is your only option. There are a wide variety of other warm-up suits for men, women and youth from the other big names in swim gear. Speedo makes additional warm-up suit options, providing swimmers with even more choices for colors and designs. Nike, TYR and Dolfin also offer team warm-up suits that will allow your team to remain warm after a warm-up before they enter the pool. Available in a variety of colors and featuring the logo of the company for which the warm-ups are made. When you take the time to browse the vast selection, you will be able to find just the right suit for your needs.

Warm-up suits are essential for anyone who is involved in competitive swimming. When you are working with a swim team, you can choose from the wide variety of colors, designs and companies so you can select a warm-up suit that is bound to please everyone on your team. When everyone is wearing their warm-up suit in your team colors, it will create a greater sense of unity for your team. Any way you can provide your team with that feeling of unity will only make you stronger.

Fun Swim Accessories to Spread the Love

Fun Swim Accessories to Spread the Love

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Profess your love for swimming with fun swim accessories.

Some people love swimming so much they want to spread the word to everyone they run into. While it can often be awkward to just start talking about swimming with the people around you, there are other ways to spread the word as well. Express your love for swimming with fun swim accessories you can use in other aspects of your life. When other people see these items, it opens up the door to talk about your favorite topic with them.

Pillowcases

If swimming is your whole life, you can make it an important part of even your bedtime routine by purchasing pillowcases that profess your love for swimming. With the various designs available, you will be able to lay your head down on your fluffy pillow every night and dream about the next time you will hit the pool. Choose from “We swim in peace,” “Eat, Sleep, Swim,” “I love swimming” and “Swim Monkey.”

Window Stickers

You have likely seen the family stickers in the windows of cars, showing off the members of the family who typically rides around in the car. You can spread your love of swimming or your pride in your child who competes in swimming with these fun window decals. If you are showing pride in your child, choose from “Swim Mom” and “Swim Dad.” Other options you have for your window sticker include “Swim Chick,” “I love swimming” and “Swim.”

Other Products

You can find other fun products you can use to profess your love of swimming to everyone around you. From custom t-shirts you can wear everywhere you go to water sports bottles, you will be able to let everyone know you enjoy swimming. To show everyone how serious you are about swimming, you can also choose the swimming magnet that will remind you on a daily basis what a critical part of your life swimming is.

You love swimming and you want everyone around you to know it. This is why you can find a wide variety of items that will profess your love of swimming and help you break the ice so you aren’t constantly bringing swimming up to everyone you meet. From window stickers and magnets to pillowcases and t-shirts, you can let everyone you meet know how much swimming means in your life. Everyone loves to be able to show off something special; these products can be just what you need to do the same.

Speedo Neo Fin Socks Protect Your Feet

Speedo Neo Fin Socks Protect Your Feet

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Speedo neo fin socks protect your feet in training.

Swim training is an important aspect of being successful in the pool. This means you need specific swim training gear to help you learn how to kick more efficiently and to strengthen your leg muscles. One of the best ways to do this is through the use of swim fins. However, if you decide to make use of these useful tools, you need to do so in a manner that doesn’t affect your wellbeing.

The Risks

When you use swim fins, you can put yourself at risk of pulling muscles. However, this risk is fairly minimal when you are under the supervision of your coach. One of the biggest risks, though, is chaffing due to the friction between your feet and ankles and the swim fins. If you simply wear the swim fins on your bare feet, you are increasing your risks of this chaffing, which can be painful later on, especially if you hit the beach later. While there are these risks, using the swim fins is well worth the effort. There are also precautions you can take to protect yourself from injury.

Protection

You can protect your feet when you wear your swim fins by purchasing the Speedo neo fin socks. These socks fit securely on your feet, allowing you to wear the swim fins without the risk of chaffing or blistering. Available in three sizes, you can find just the right pair that will fit you comfortably without taking up too much space inside the swim fins. Because of the material from which these socks are made, they won’t increase the resistance in the water. While the purpose of the swim fins is to increase the resistance, you don’t want to add too much resistance or you increase your risk of pulling a muscle instead of building them.

Swim fins are a popular way to train so you can increase your endurance, as well as increase the strength in your muscles and improve your technique. When you choose to wear a pair of neo fin socks with the fins, you will decrease your risk of injury from using the swim fins. This will allow you to train in the most effective manner without having to worry about dealing with sores, blisters or chaffing after you get out of the pool. When you have to deal with injuries, it can actually slow down your training.

New Nike Swimsuits Now Instock

New Nike Swimsuits Now Instock

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The new Nike Swimsuits are now available. They have just realeased several new suits in time for the spring and summer seasons. The new Nike swim suits include several prints with the popular cut-out tank back. The Nike Swim Pool Blast cut-out tank swimsuit and the Nike Water Fury swimsuit are already flying off the store shelves. The Nike Water Fury is a classic color block style swimsuit with very flattering lines. But if you are wanting to stand out on the pool deck or in the water then the Nike Pool Blast will be your choice with its fun, vibrant colors.

Nike Swim has also released a the Nike Water Break Spider back tank swimsuit featuring the great lowback cut and multiple straps of the spiderback suit.