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FINIS Smart Goggles - the FINIS social squad review
It's Friday so the FINIS Australia team decided to take the new Smart Goggle for a rip in the pool. You could say it's market research but.... we really just...
Swim drills to build muscle fast
The water is a naturally super-charged gym. The density of H2O means there is more resistance every time you pull, kick and move in the pool versus the gym. These...
Dealing with that bolt from the blue... cramp!
No one is a fan of cramps but they are a rite of passage in swimming. If you haven’t had a few, you are probably not pushing your limits. For...
Kick off! Swim faster kicking less.
Kicking like crazy? STOP! Swim faster doing these five things: 1. Swim better using YOUR head It’s time to use your head by not using it! When your legs sink you...
Are you using fins or becoming a fins addict?
GOOD NEWS: using fins can accelerate training BAD NEWS: being addicted to fins can lead to lazy legs and body position NEWS FLASH: to get the most out of fins...
Are race suits really worth it? An Olympic swimmer's perspective...
Want a tech suit? Freaked out by the price? Want to know what you really get for your money? Olympic swimmer and Commonwealth double gold medalist Ross Davenport worked on...
Lap it up and live longer!
Research shows swimmers live longer than walkers and runners - not just a little bit longer, it’s a solid winning margin! A study following more than 40,000 men aged 20...
Crazy clever tech: music underwater without headphones.
FINIS is committed to creating cool tech that enhances the swimming experience. But developing the Duo underwater MP3 player was certainly taking it up a notch. One of the main...
Turbo-powered training: Cam McEvoy's toughest sets.
Serious training means laps and lots of them. Unlike running, cycling or even open water swimming, where the scenery changes and the pursuit of the destination occupies your mind, swimming...
Jitters? Butterflies? How to turn nerves to your advantage
It doesn’t matter what level you compete at, pre-race jitters will be there at the start line, gnawing away at whatever you managed to have for breakfast. Some love the...
Rocket science: get the gas to swim faster!
Oxygen. If we don’t get enough, the lights go out and it’s often in short supply for swimmers. The tricky business of breathing can slow the stroke rate if you...
Painless way to tune up training: it'll be music to your ears!
Hands up (oh and elbows) if you want to get more out of training. Whether you are an elite athlete or a keen fitness swimmer, being able to lift the...