Category: Equipment
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True Wetsuits are actual suits for wetsuit business
Moving further into the weird and wacky, is the new invention out of the intriguing nation — True Wetsuits. But these aren’t any old wetsuits, these are actual suits. Because being literal has never been so cool. Most surfers would agree there would be nothing better than getting to the ocean after a hard day’s…
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Backstroke Wedges #AusChamps15
Swimming Australia High Performance Scientist Jess Corones and swimmer Mitch Larkin comment on the new backstroke wedges used for the first time ever in a major swimming competition in Australia.
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Swim.com Launches Mobile Swim Training Platform
Swim.com, the world’s most advanced swim workout and training platform, launched its mobile app today, allowing swimmers to access advanced feedback and analytics for their swims without needing to access a computer. With the new Swim.com app, swimmers will be able to instantly view workouts they have swum with compatible wearable devices from manufacturers such as Garmin…
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LiveScience Takes Fitness Trackers For A Swim | Video
Live Science’s Elizabeth Palermo, a competitive swimmer, tested sixteen wearable waterproof devices during her pool workout: Two fitness trackers built specifically for swimmers, a few multi-sport GPS watches, a smart watch and a several waterproof trackers by Garmin, Misfit, Withings and others. See also LiveScience
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FWAC 2014: Jan-Anders Manson on Innovation in Sport
Presentation by Prof. Jan-Anders Manson on Innovation in Sport, during the opening session of the 3rd FINA World Aquatics Convention in Doha (QAT). Read for instance fina.org here and here World records were slaughtered and the high-tech ‘shark skin’ swimsuits were the new and controversial hot topic; the sport’s credibility was at stake. Then, five…
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Michael Jamieson Speaks About The Year Ahead And Preparing For Rio 2016
Michael Jamieson speaks to Sportsvibe about getting over not winning gold in Glasgow, the world championships in Russia and preparing for Rio 2016, as well as his new Speed LZR Racer X suit. Courtesy of sportsvibeTV on YouTube
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SwimOutlet.com launches first-of-its kind interactive Arena Powerskin Carbon Series guide
With the debut of the new Arena Carbon Air tech suit on its store, leading swim retailer SwimOutlet.com has just launched an interactive Arena Powerskin Carbon Series guide on its website, highlighting the various characteristics and attributes of each suit in the popular Powerskin Carbon Series: the original Carbon Pro, Carbon Flex and the just-released Carbon Air – available starting today. “The…
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Fueled by Water – Swim Lessons
A love for water can start early. José, Caitlyn, Natalie, Nicolai, Isabela, and Mina are all off to an excellent start. Swimming teaches confidence, it’s a sport and activity for life. Regardless of your age—the water will always welcome you. http://youtu.be/d_u49kvsYyE
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Fueled by Water – Rose Bowl Aquatics
Swimming has taught Javier Lopez and Douglas Nogueira how to set goals and achieve them. When you’re training to compete, your best friend is the black line, you count the tiles on the bottom of the pool, and your teammates become friends for life. http://youtu.be/0jcT0sc75Y8