Tag: History
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Technology Innovations in Swimming
We have noticed some trends in the swimming world recently that seem to reflect a broader movement of increased reliance on technology and data. Below is a high-level summary of new products and ideas that reflect these trends. It’s always interesting for me to see what people are working on in the world of swimming…
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Pull Buoy or Not?
When we do pull sets, we almost never use pull buoys. Instead, we use a doubled-up kick band wrapped around the ankles. It’s significantly harder to pull this way but we feel that it’s more effective. The other day I was reading "Swimmer and Team" by a legendary American coach Don Gambril and found an…
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Evolution of the Center Mount Snorkel
Most swimmers use center mount snorkels these days. It’s a great tool that helps you work on your technique and body position while allowing you not to worry about breathing to the side. The first time I saw a center mount snorkel used by swimmers was about ten years ago. I didn’t know if it…
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Brief History of Resistance Training Gear for Swimmers
From the early age of competitive swimming athletes have been using various devices to help them get stronger and faster. Fins and paddles were probably among the first training devices to be used by swimmers. Benjamin Franklin, who was an avid swimmer, invented both in the early 18th century (around 1717). However, in this post…