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Swim more Efficiently by Establishing a Neutral Body Position
I have spent most of my life in the pool. For this reason I have had about 20 years to develop a good stroke, but I am still trying to make changes and become a more efficient swimmer. For most triathletes this is not the norm. Most come from a non-aquatic background and you are [...]
Extreme Snorkel Training
Think training with the snorkel in the water is hard? This guy wanted to get an extreme hypoxic workout on land. We certainly don’t condone duct-taping the nose shut! But I guess it shows how important and valuable training with a snorkel can be. Hint, go to 4:15 Have you used any of your swim [...]
FINIS Snorkel Comparison – Part 6 of 6
While comparing our snorkels, it is good to know what the product does NOT do. Although we may think the snorkel is perfect, we recognize that it does have a few small limitations. We thought it would be good to share so that you have a complete understanding of the device… What the Snorkel Does [...]
FINIS Snorkel Comparison – Part 5 of 6
Swimmer’s Snorkel Youth Most recently, to the delight of many Age-Group and Lesson coaches, FINIS introduced the Swimmer’s Snorkel Youth. This new snorkel was commonly referred to as a “learn-to-swim” snorkel, as it helped teach technique to the youngest of swimmers. Similarities: Center-Mount Design One-Way Purge Valve Universal Tube Shape Differences: Smaller Silicone Mouth Piece [...]
FINIS Snorkel Comparison – Part 4 of 6
After looking at the standard Swimmer’s Snorkel and the Swimmer’s Snorkel Junior, this week we review the Freestyle Snorkel… Freestyle Snorkel After receiving great feedback from coaches and swimmers on our Swimmer’s Snorkels, our R&D team decided to make a specialized training snorkel for more serious swimmers. The Freestyle Snorkel is missing several features from [...]
How to Flipturn with a Snorkel
When I talk to coaches, I often discuss with them the distinct advantages that the Swimmer’s Snorkel can offer to swimmers of all ages and ability levels. The snorkel lets the swimmer concentrate on technique while promoting correct head and body position. For novice swimmers the snorkel makes it easier to breathe and relax in [...]
FINIS Snorkel Comparison – Part 2 of 6
Last week I discussed the background reasoning for a snorkel for swimming. This week I will dive into the details of our first snorkel design… The Original: Swimmer’s Snorkel In 1996, FINIS introduced their first snorkel to the swimming world. This Swimmer’s Snorkel is the most universal and proficient of all the snorkels. Essentially all [...]
FINIS Snorkel Comparison – Part 1 of 6
Over the years, swimmers and coaches have continued to ask the same underlying question of “Which FINIS snorkel should I buy?”. Over the next few weeks I will breakdown this question as I compare and contrast all the features and benefits from all our snorkel models. Today I will start with a quick background check… [...]
Warm-down: Why it’s important and how to stay motivated
Warm-down: Why it’s important and how to stay motivated Warm-down, sometimes referred to as “cool-down,” is a period of easy swimming after a harder swim workout. This loosen period allows the body to actively recover from your swim. Interestingly enough, warm-down is the most dreaded part of the workout for many swimmers. The coach has [...]
FINIS Blog- Lara Jackson Boxing Her Way Towards Trials 22/05/2012Running, lifting, yoga, pilates, and…boxing? Cross training is a part of almost every Olympic hopefuls training regimen and FINIS’ Lara Jackson chooses boxing as her cross training activity. Lara is a firm believer that boxing is a great cross fit … Continue reading → […]Elisa Torres
- Lara Jackson Boxing Her Way Towards Trials 22/05/2012