Dates for your diary: CHRISTMAS CUT-OFFS 🎄

Dates for your diary: CHRISTMAS CUT-OFFS 🎄

  If you're planning on popping some FINIS goodies under the tree this Christmas, make sure you're not racing down the lane touching the toes of Santa as he heads toward the...
November 14, 2024 — Rhianna Burge
Research shows swimmers live longer than walkers and runners

Research shows a daily dip could lengthen your life

  Research shows swimmers live longer than walkers and runners. Yup, re-read that one again!Dr. Steven Blair, Dr. Nancy Chase and Dr. Xuemei Sui from the University of South Carolina...
September 20, 2024 — Charlotte Nield
10 Tips for Overcoming Open Water Anxiety

10 Tips for Overcoming Open Water Anxiety

Swimming out into open water can be both exhilarating and daunting. No matter your experience level, whether you're swimming recreationally or competitively, it's not uncommon to feel open water anxiety. Here's a...
June 17, 2024 — Charlotte Nield
Shayna Jack's Olympic Prep Journey: Insights and Advice for Aspiring Swimmers

Shayna Jack's Olympic Prep Journey: Insights and Advice for Aspiring Swimmers

Recently, team members from FINIS Australia HQ had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Australian swimmer, Shayna Jack, after an intense training session. We delved into her rigorous Olympic...
June 11, 2024 — Charlotte Nield
Teach Technique with the Stability Snorkel Jr.

Teach Technique with the Stability Snorkel Jr.

Technique is everything in swimming. By using the Stability Snorkel Junior, children can learn to swim slowly with perfect technique. Practicing with a snorkel eliminates the need to take a breath which lifts the legs to the surface of the water and improves body position.

March 01, 2024 — Charlotte Nield
Love is in the chlorine-scented air!

Love is in the chlorine-scented air!

With love in the stuffy, chlorine-scented air, we thought we’d wingman you with 20 of our favourite pool-related pick up lines to help you woo the special swimmer in your life, (almost) guaranteed to make their heart race!

    February 14, 2024 — Charlotte Nield
    CHELSEA HODGES :: FINIS AUSTRALIA ATHLETES

    CHELSEA HODGES :: FINIS AUSTRALIA ATHLETES

    Get to know Chelsea Hodges Achievements World Record - Gold Medal - 4 x 50m Medley Relay - 2022 World Short Course Championships Gold Medal - 4 x 100m Medley...
    January 31, 2024 — Charlotte Nield
    How to put on your Tech Suit

    How to put on your Tech Suit

    While the specialised material, tightness-of-fit, and hydrophobic qualities make elite-level suits so effective, they also make them delicate. It's important to take precautions when putting on your suit to avoid...
    January 12, 2024 — Charlotte Nield
    Tech Suit Lifespan

    Tech Suit Lifespan

    The lifespan of a tech suit can vary widely. On average, you can expect a tech suit to last anywhere from a full season to 3-5 meets for the highest-level technical racing suit. 

    January 12, 2024 — Charlotte Nield
    Caring for your Tech Suit

    Caring for your Tech Suit

    With each swim, your tech suit will slowly be losing its compression and water repellent qualities. This reduced efficacy can slow you down in the water, indicating that it’s time for a new suit. Knowing when your suit needs replacing is important for optimal performance on race day. 
    January 12, 2024 — Charlotte Nield
    FINIS Tech Suit Comparison Guide

    FINIS Tech Suit Comparison Guide

    Not all Tech Suits are created equal. Style, age, ability and budget all come into play. Learn more about FINIS world-class racing suits below.
    January 12, 2024 — Charlotte Nield
    Santa Gifts for Little Swimmers

    Santa Gifts for Little Swimmers

    Are you shopping for a little one who wants to level up in swimming lessons? Maybe they love splashing about or have just started sharpening their stroke in swim squad? We've...
    December 12, 2023 — Charlotte Nield