GoSwim GoldGo Swim Silicone Caps
12 commentsWith our updated Go Swim silicone caps. Fancy white on blue logos and stripes, you'll feel faster as you slip through the water with these heavy, high quality silicone caps produced by our friends at Custom Swim Caps.
Training - A3 Fusion Performance Paddles
This week's paddle review focuses on a new product from a new player in the equipment field: the A3 Fusion Performance Paddle from All-American Aquatics.
Training - PT Paddles
Most of us LOVE paddles for the power they provide and for the way they make us feel. The problem is... with most paddles, when you take them off, you're immediately left with a feeling of loss. The loss of power, and especially that wonderful feeling that your arm has now become a stick.
Training - Finis Freestyler Hand Paddles
The Finis Freestyler Hand Paddle has been on the market for several years. As the name implies, this paddle has a very specific use, and after trying it for the other strokes, we've concluded that Finis is right... this is a FREESTYLE paddle.
Training - Got Paddles?
Paddles. Swimmers and coaches either love 'em or hate 'em, but you can't avoid 'em. Paddles have been a part of swimming for a LONG time, and will continue to be. Nearly every Olympic swimmer for the past 30 years has used some sort of paddle on a regular basis.
Tempo Trainer IM Set #1
To swim a great IM, you need to have more than endurance and technically sound strokes. You need the ability to transition quickly from one stroke to another. That means fast transition turns, of course, but it also means getting into the cadence or rhythm or "groove" of the next stroke as quickly as possible. Here's a Tempo Trainer set that will get you up and going - especially on backstroke and freestyle.
Tempo Trainer - Mode 2
Just when you think you've run out of fun ways to play in training, someone will convince you to READ the manual that comes with the tools you already use. The Tempo Trainer is a perfect example of this.
Tempo Trainer Backstroke Set #1
Here's a fun and challenging backstroke set that can help you explore the stroke rates of the champions.
Tempo Trainer Breaststroke Set #2
Stroke count, stroke length, and glide are important in swimming, but the overriding KING of efficient swimming is rhythm. One of the best tools for developing a sense of rhythm is the Tempo Trainer by Finis. Here's a fun, challenging breaststroke kick set that uses the Tempo Trainer to help you develop a smoother, more efficient rhythm.
PDF's (fins)
Almost four years ago I had the pleasure of meeting Glenn Mills. Well, not really, but we met. He was carrying something that caught my eye - a pair of round, weird-looking fins. I knew Glenn had swum breaststroke in a former life.
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Question of the Week - March 10, 2010
by Tomás about 12 hours ago
It is the practice of an isolated swimming movement in order to enhance technique. more » -
Question of the Week - March 10, 2010
by SwimZen 1 day ago
Well to me a swimming drill is like any other drill in sports (baseball was my sport growing up and now golf). The purpose being to learn... more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by tenstars 1 day ago
Thanks for showing this drill. This is exactly how I swim. It is helpful to see it done well. more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by Tomás 1 day ago
Thanks GW. more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by GW 1 day ago
It's about what is right for the individual, not necessarily the text book answer. If you have full mobility don't bother with it but doi... more » -
Freestyle - Bent-Arm Extension
by Tomás 1 day ago
I really don't get it...but great rotation from both swimmers. more » -
Swimming Pic of the Week - January 28, 2010
by Brian Goodell 1 day ago
It's definitely in a diving well, just beneath the diving platform. Fran looks great. It is wonderful how he has carved out his legacy in... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - March 5, 2010
by Barbara Hummel 1 day ago
Sure, absolutely you could do the kicks without a board... just be consistent throughout the set. Personally (and talking breaststr... more » -
Swimming Set of the Week - March 5, 2010
by GW 2 days ago
I like this one, Barbara. Would you ever do it without a kick board. My swimmers had a kick set yesterday and thought I'd gone soft becau... more » -
15,500 yard practice...
by Donal 2 days ago
Thanks, realised that my post above made me sound like a d1ck though. I wasn't saying I was better than Glen. I'd wish to be half as good... more »
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