7 Swim Myths Busted
Let’s be real — swimmers hear a lot of advice. Some good. Some weird. And some? Just flat-out wrong.
At FINIS Australia, we’re not just here to sell you gear. We’re here to help you swim smarter, train better, and separate fact from fiction.
Ready? Let’s bust some myths 💥
🔥 Myth #1: “Fins are cheating.”
Truth: Fins don’t cheat the work — they change the focus.
Fins like our Long Floating Fins increase ankle flexibility, teach proper kick timing, and let swimmers feel the correct body position faster.
👉 Not a shortcut. A smartcut.
🤯 Myth #2: “Snorkels are only for beginners.”
Truth: Top-tier swimmers use snorkels to train better posture, head alignment, and reduce neck strain.
Our Swimmer’s Snorkel is a secret weapon for staying centered, symmetrical, and injury-free.
📣 Pro coaches swear by it. And so do age-groupers who want clean technique.
💪 Myth #3: “Paddles will wreck your shoulders.”
Truth: The wrong paddles + wrong technique = trouble. But our Agility Paddles are designed to self-correct stroke errors and actually help prevent overloading.
👋 No straps. No bad habits. Just feel-the-water feedback.
⌛ Myth #4: “You don’t need tech unless you’re elite.”
Truth: Everyone benefits from smart tools — especially those just starting.
Our Tempo Trainer Pro helps swimmers of all levels learn pacing, rhythm, and stroke consistency. It’s like a metronome for your body.
🎧 Small. Yellow. Mighty. And addictive.
🐢 Myth #5: “Using fins will make your legs lazy.”
Truth: Not when you use the right fins the right way.
FINIS fins teach propulsion timing, isolate leg power, and build proper muscle recruitment.
🔥 Want a kick like a dolphin? Fins are your friend.
🙅 Myth #6: “Training gear slows you down.”
Truth: It slows you down to the right speed for improvement.
Every tool we design at FINIS is about feel, efficiency, and long-term gains, not short-term speed.
🧠 Smart training = faster racing.
🧜♀️ Myth #7: “Fun doesn’t belong in training.”
Truth: Wrong. Training should be functional AND fun. When swimmers enjoy the water, they stay in the water.
💡 Bottom Line
Swimming gear doesn’t make you weaker. It makes you wiser.
And at FINIS Australia, we design tools that teach better technique, protect your body, and help you fall in love with swimming (again and again).
So next time someone says “you don’t need that,” send them this blog 😉