Beginner swimmer kicking down a lane holding a foam kickboard

Should Beginner Swimmers Use a Kickboard?

Should beginner swimmers use a kickboard? Learn the benefits and limits of kickboards for new swimmers, how to use one well, and when to progress beyond it, in this practical...

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Should Beginner Swimmers Use a Kickboard?

Should beginner swimmers use a kickboard? Learn the benefits and limits of kickboards for new swimmers, how to use one well, and when to progress beyond it, in this practical...

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Full team gear kit laid out on a pool deck with suits, caps, goggles, kickboards and mesh bags

How Much Does It Cost to Outfit a Swim Team?

Wondering how much it costs to outfit a swim team? Learn the cost drivers, what gear teams buy, how to budget, and how to save with team pricing, without fabricated...

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How Much Does It Cost to Outfit a Swim Team?

Wondering how much it costs to outfit a swim team? Learn the cost drivers, what gear teams buy, how to budget, and how to save with team pricing, without fabricated...

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Swimmer foam rolling on a pool deck bench after practice with a towel and water bottle

Swimmer Recovery Routine: What Works and What D...

An evidence-minded look at swimmer recovery: the fundamentals that genuinely work (sleep, nutrition, hydration, active recovery) versus overrated fads and gadgets.

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Swimmer Recovery Routine: What Works and What D...

An evidence-minded look at swimmer recovery: the fundamentals that genuinely work (sleep, nutrition, hydration, active recovery) versus overrated fads and gadgets.

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Swimmer in streamline position doing an underwater dolphin kick off the wall

How to Improve Your Underwater Dolphin Kick

Build a faster underwater dolphin kick, the fifth stroke, with technique cues, the best drills, ankle flexibility work, and the mistakes that slow swimmers down.

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How to Improve Your Underwater Dolphin Kick

Build a faster underwater dolphin kick, the fifth stroke, with technique cues, the best drills, ankle flexibility work, and the mistakes that slow swimmers down.

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Low-profile pool racing goggles next to wide-view mirrored open water goggles

Do You Need Different Goggles for Open Water vs...

Open water and pool swimming place different demands on goggles. Learn how lens tint, field of view, fit, and seal differ, and whether you need a separate pair for each.

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Do You Need Different Goggles for Open Water vs...

Open water and pool swimming place different demands on goggles. Learn how lens tint, field of view, fit, and seal differ, and whether you need a separate pair for each.

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Small mesh bag, mid-size swim backpack and large meet duffel lined up for size comparison

How Do I Pick the Right Size Swim Bag?

Not sure what size swim bag to buy? Learn how to pick the right size swim bag based on your gear, training, travel, and comfort, so you get enough room...

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How Do I Pick the Right Size Swim Bag?

Not sure what size swim bag to buy? Learn how to pick the right size swim bag based on your gear, training, travel, and comfort, so you get enough room...

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Training swimsuit being rinsed in fresh water beside a mesh drying bag

How Do I Make My Swimsuit Last Longer?

Learn how to make your swimsuit last longer with simple care habits: rinse after every swim, avoid heat and hot tubs, rotate suits, and store them properly, in this practical...

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How Do I Make My Swimsuit Last Longer?

Learn how to make your swimsuit last longer with simple care habits: rinse after every swim, avoid heat and hot tubs, rotate suits, and store them properly, in this practical...

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Swim coach with a stopwatch talking to swimmers resting on the wall during a taper session

What Is a Taper in Swimming and How Should Coac...

What is a taper in swimming? Learn how tapering works, why it boosts performance, and how coaches plan a taper, from timing and volume reduction to maintaining intensity, in this...

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What Is a Taper in Swimming and How Should Coac...

What is a taper in swimming? Learn how tapering works, why it boosts performance, and how coaches plan a taper, from timing and volume reduction to maintaining intensity, in this...

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Racing tech suits on a poolside rack including a jammer and open-back and closed-back knee suits

How to Choose a Tech Suit by Event and Distance

Learn how to choose a tech suit by event and distance, how sprinters, distance swimmers, and different strokes weigh compression, fit, and feel when selecting a racing suit.

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How to Choose a Tech Suit by Event and Distance

Learn how to choose a tech suit by event and distance, how sprinters, distance swimmers, and different strokes weigh compression, fit, and feel when selecting a racing suit.

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