Swimming is a very fun sport and has a great effect on the mind and body. That’s why you see so many people taking a dip nowadays. However, since so many people share one pool, it is important that you maintain pool etiquette. Etiquette for lap training is expected from advanced and competitive swimmers. You…
Sports drinks are available in every possible flavour. Electrolyte drink for swimmers are mainly needed when the swimmer is above 8 years of age and is participating in advanced and competitive batches. The swimmers are doing intense workouts for more than an hour. What are electrolyte drinks? During a workout and a swim training session,…
Can you imagine being at the swimming pool without your swim towel? Of course not! It’s one of the most essential items for your practice. Most swimmers have their own choices when it comes to the size and quality of towels. After years of swimming, we have listed the following types of swim towels that…
As with any sport, there are levels to progress and training in swimming. Not all swimmers will train together, and most classes are divided by level, should you use to go for public swimming classes. The swim levels depend on the age and skill of the swimmers. Most swim lessons are broken down into the…
Swimming competitions are held almost all year round. Most competitions are scheduled between March to October. The peak season is from August to November and March to June here in Bangalore. This is excluding state-level and national-level competitions. These swim meets are meant for swimmers who want to participate in junior and sub-junior levels. Why…
Here is a list of competitive swimwear for young and teenage girls. As a teenager (former kid) Speedo has always been my choice when it comes to racing swimsuits. The racing or competition swimsuit needs to deliver the maximum in terms of speed, efficiency, and performance. It should be fully compliant with the latest FINA…
The swimming pool you choose for training is incredibly important, whether you are a serious swimmer or want to swim for fun. There are many factors that go into how to choose a swimming pool for training so that your swimming experience is both more enjoyable and more professional. So what are the different factors…
Perhaps the most widely-used of swimming equipment is the kickboard. Whether you are just learning to swim, or are a competitive swimmer, kickboards are essential to refining your kicking ability. The main purpose of a kickboard in swim training is to improve leg strength and focus on your kick technique. The kickboard can be used…
Like all sports continuity is important. So you should swim in the cold months too. Swimming in winter can be taken care by using proper swimming accessories. Swimming, unlike many other sports, largely depends on the temperature, weather, and conditions you swim in. Especially for competitive swimmers, it becomes even worse as they have to…
Swimming, especially competitive swimming, requires a lot of equipment, gear, and other items for personal care. Here is a swimming bag checklist for what to pack in your swim bag. As a swimmer, I usually carry three bags to swimming class, each with a different purpose. One is a waterproof swimming kit bag that has…
