When swimming, nearly all of the forces that create propulsion come from the hands and feet. However, there are motions that we can perform with our bodies to help maximize the distance and speed of a swimmer’s pull and kick. These movements are referred to as coupling motions. While coupling motions do not generate propulsionRead more
Fine-tune your basic swim strokes like a pro Whether you are gunning to surpass Michael Phelps’s career record of 28 Olympic Medals, or just training for the sake of strengthening and toning your body, there are four basic swim strokes that every swimmer should master: freestyle stroke, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly stroke. Mastering these swimRead more
The Top 5 Health Benefits of Swimming Discover the science of the top health benefits of swimming! Any swimmer knows that they get a great work out during swim practice, but do you know some of the top five health benefits of swimming? Whether you are a competitive swimmer or just looking to becomeRead more
5 Reasons SwimMirror is the Essential Swim Training Tool “How does an underwater pool mirror improve my swim training?” If you’re asking yourself this question, then this post is for you! We’ve narrowed down the five top reasons we recommend SwimMirror as an essential part of your swim training routine below. Ready? Let’s dive in!Read more
Get Our Top 3 Tips for How to Eat Healthy Before You Swim! While using a pool mirror can help your swimming go from good to great, there’s another key aspect to your success as an athlete: good nutrition. It’s true, you really are what you eat! If you keep up with Olympic swimmers, thisRead more
Good habits are a cornerstone of any highly efficient swimmer’s training. That’s one reason practice matters: the more you do something, the easier it is to keep doing it. This can be bad when it comes to bad habits but that’s why it’s so important to build good habits as soon as you can it.Read more
SwimMirror Announces Endorsement from of Four-Time Olympian Swimmer Amanda Beard Innovative Swim-Training Tool Partners with Two-Time American Swimmer of the Year SwimMirror, a swim-enhancing pool mirror that lies on the pool floor to help competitive swimmers instantly assess and improve their technique, announces it has been endorsed by four-time Olympian swimmer and two-time AmericanRead more
Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer Rowdy Gaines Renews Endorsement of SwimMirror Swim-Enhancing Pool Mirror Goes for Gold Again with International Hall-of-Famer SwimMirror, a lightweight and anodized aluminum mirror designed to help swimmers assess their swim-stroke in real-time, has been endorsed once again by three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and International Swimming Hall of FameRead more
See How SwimMirror Improves Your Swim Strokes in Real-Time! Stop me if you’ve heard this before about your swim strokes: “Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.” Just about every swimmer has heard this mantra from their coach at some point or another, but it’s good advice for a reason: it’s true. The moreRead more
