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How To Become A Swimming Superhero - The Corsuit Review
It is a well-known fact that every superhero has to have a special suit, a cape or a mask to be taken seriously. Right? At the same time, he or she has to have a certain set of extraordinary skills that often are enhanced by their attire. Think Batman and his winged cape or his belt which never...
Alexander Popov (The Ultimate Sprinting Machine)
No Comment. Just watch and learn from one of the best swimmers of all time. The Russian rocket - Alexander Popov. The ultimate sprinting machine from Russia. He used to have one of the most beautiful and most efficient strokes out there. His coach Gennadi Touretski, currently living an...
Xmetrics: A New Swimming Wearable Which Will Make You Swim Faster
"All you have to do is swim." That is a promising bold claim made by a technology company with a new swimming wearable gadget soon to be released to the swimming and triathlon communities. This new swimming computer goes under the name of Xmetrics and with its sleek design and a long list of fea...
Swim To Run, Run To Swim: If Navy Seals Can Do It, Why Not You?
Quick Jump To: Why Runners Should Swim (and Swimmers Should Run) How Running Strengthens Swimming Performance Scientific Insights from Coach Ernest Maglischo The Navy SEAL Training Example How to Apply Cross-Training to Your Routine FAQ Why Runners Should Swim (and Swimmers Should ...
Do Not Let Your Computer Take Over Your Body Posture - Go For a Swim!
Nowadays, computer skills are almost as common in everyday work life as lunch breaks. However, with this advancement in technology and skill, come also negative side effects in the face of very bad habits, especially when it comes to our body posture. I know I am guilty of it. Even right now...
Swimming With Little Britain (David Walliams vs. Thames Swim Marathon)
I love the Little Britain comedy show and the humor the main comedians, David Walliams and Matt Lucas, bring us in their other sketch comedy endeavors. You don't see very many celebrities joining the swimming crowd and therefore, I was quite excited when I saw that David Walliams is putting on...
How To Do Back To Breast Turns (Open vs. Bucket vs. Cross-Over)
In the individual medley races, there are a lot of transitions between strokes: fly to back, back to breast, breast to free where each swimmer could either gain or lose time on the opponents. Usually, the most complex turn is the one from backstroke to breaststroke. In the history of swimming,...
How To Enjoy A Workout In Public Transportation (Gain More Time To Swim?)
Always on a run, the never-ending feeling of forgetting something important, not having enough time to do everything planned, feeling guilty for not spending enough time with your family and friends or struggling with squeezing in your beloved swimming workout. Does that pretty much sum up your...
Best Swimming Tips of 2011
After a short break, I am back with some highlights from the Swimator Blog archives for 2011. What swimming tips did you find the most interesting in 2011? That is the question. Below is a short list of the top 10 Swimator Blog swimming tips: 1) As traditionally, our novice and beginner swi...
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Track Start? (Top Tips On Improving Your Track Start)
When it comes to learning your swimming start, there needs to be room for experimentation. Without trying new things, you will never improve. With that in mind, let’s examine some key aspects of the track start. As I discussed in the grab vs. track start post before, the track start is bec...
Newest Swimming Advice
How to Improve Body Rotation in Freestyle and Backstroke
Introduction: Why Posture Matters in Swimming When it comes to swimming efficiently, technique trumps brute strength. One of the most important yet often misunderstood elements of technique is body posture. In other words, how you hold and move your body in the water. Whether you are swimming...
3D-Printed Swim Gear: Level Up Your Swim Training with DIY Accessories
Have you ever wished you could customize your swim gear without breaking the bank or impatiently staring out the window, waiting days for delivery? Good news, the future is here, and it's called 3D printing. And no, you do not need an engineering degree or a NASA-sized budget to get started—just a l...
The Viking Legacy - One goggle to rule them all
It was in the 1970s in a small village in Sweden that the swimming goggle industry changed forever. Jan Malmsten, an avid swimmer and entrepreneur, designed simplistic, sleek, and affordable swimming goggles that were adopted by the majority of elite swimmers around the world. These goggles, commo...
Airofit Review: How Stronger Breathing Makes You A Faster Swimmer
Final rating: 5/5 Breathing is as crucial to your life as water is to your swimming. You draw a breath thousands of times per day, yet how often do you actual stop and examine your vital breathing pattern. Similarly, when training, you more than likely tend to focus on endurance and muscu...
Last Minute Gift Ideas For Swimmers And Triathletes
With the busy schedule we all have, I often find myself not having much time to do an extensive research online to buy a thoughtful present, so I look for pre-compiled lists to give me an idea of what to give to the person in question. I know, I know, no excuses. I should do better, but procrasti...
Xmetrics: A New Swimming Wearable Which Will Make You Swim Faster
"All you have to do is swim." That is a promising bold claim made by a technology company with a new swimming wearable gadget soon to be released to the swimming and triathlon communities. This new swimming computer goes under the name of Xmetrics and with its sleek design and a long list of fea...
How To Become A Swimming Superhero - The Corsuit Review
It is a well-known fact that every superhero has to have a special suit, a cape or a mask to be taken seriously. Right? At the same time, he or she has to have a certain set of extraordinary skills that often are enhanced by their attire. Think Batman and his winged cape or his belt which never...
11 Ways To Enjoy Swimming In A Crowded Lane
It is one of those days. The swimming lane I am about to plunge into is overcrowded and even though it is marked with the clearly distinctive letters "FAST SWIMMERS", the lane is plagued with leisurely swimming head up breaststrokers and wannabe swimmers standing by the wall and discussing the lat...
A Surprising Result Of Swimming Flaws Analysis
One of the basic skills of any beginner student of any activity is the ability to recognize if something is not done the right way. Be it the ability to notice spelling mistakes in written texts (I am sure there many in my posts :)), the know-how to acknowledge that a ski jumper’s form during the...
8 Ways To Use Your Hand Paddles
Hand paddles are commonly used in swimming pools around the world. In fact, you hardly ever see a pool deck or the infamous Lost and Found basket (yes, they do exist) without a pair of them laying around. They are either loved or hated. The main rudimentary idea behind the original hand padd...
Swimming Gear Reviews
Zoomers Gold Review: Improve Your Freestyle Kick In A Soft Rubber Comfort!
Final rating: 5/5 One of the toughest things to learn in swimming is a proper effective and efficient kick. Many coaches can tell you that having a great kick is the essence of fast swimming, however, they also struggle with teaching the proper kicking technique. No wonder though, the r...
shinfin(TM) Leg Fins Review: No More Sinking Legs During Your Swim. (Fins For Your Legs, Freedom For Your Feet)
Final rating: 4.5/5 I have already discussed proper body position while swimming freestyle and the drag forces that act upon your body on numerous occasions on this blog. However, the reality of it is that it is very easy to say, "swim relaxed with good body position", but a bit more diffi...
Wetronome - The Metronome For Swimmers
Quick Jump To: Introduction What Is the Wetronome? How to Set Up and Use the Wetronome Finding the Best Placement for Comfort and Sound How the Wetronome Improves Your Stroke Rate 🎥 The Benefits of using the Wetronome Creative Uses Beyond Stroke Rhythm Update: Finis Tempo...
Palm Paddle Review - The World's Smallest Hand Paddle
This post is long overdue, but finally, I kicked myself to introduce you to the wonderful world of the Palm Paddle. I am not kidding when I say it is the world's smallest hand paddle. At first sight, the paddles are so tiny and cute that you just want to cuddle them in your palm :). Do not...
What's Your Swim Type? (Custom Tailored Swim Classes)
Quick Jump To: Introduction: One Size Doesn't Fit All The Six Swim Types Explained Arnie or Arnette 🎥 Watch: Arnie Swim Type Bambino 🎥 Watch: Bambino Swim Type Kicktastic 🎥 Watch: Kicktastic Swim Type Overglider 🎥 Watch: Overglider Swim Type ...
Airofit Review: How Stronger Breathing Makes You A Faster Swimmer
Final rating: 5/5 Breathing is as crucial to your life as water is to your swimming. You draw a breath thousands of times per day, yet how often do you actual stop and examine your vital breathing pattern. Similarly, when training, you more than likely tend to focus on endurance and muscu...
The Viking Legacy - One goggle to rule them all
It was in the 1970s in a small village in Sweden that the swimming goggle industry changed forever. Jan Malmsten, an avid swimmer and entrepreneur, designed simplistic, sleek, and affordable swimming goggles that were adopted by the majority of elite swimmers around the world. These goggles, commo...
Antipaddle Review: Are We Born With Feeling For Water Or Is It Learned? (Gain Better Catch In Just A Few Workouts)
Quick Jump To: Introduction: The Elusive “Feeling for Water” What Is the Antipaddle and How Does It Work? Antipaddle Design and Specifications How to Use Antipaddles Effectively Training Ideas and Practical Applications Summary: Pros and Cons FAQ Introduction: The Elusive “Feelin...
