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Swimming Terms Dictionary

February 24, 2018May 18, 2018 - by Beverly - Leave a Comment

Swimmers have a language all their own. It can be a bit confusing for those who are just starting out. Please find some of the terms, phrases, words used in the swimming world and their definitions. Examples are given to each with a Click Here link. Back Stroke is accomplished with the swimmer lying face up in the water. Swimmer does a Flutter Kick just below the surface of the water while alternating arms in a sweeping motion from swimmer’s hips then up and forward extending pass swimmer’s head. Swimmer breathes naturally in …

Swim Compression Wear – Benefits Are Not Obvious

February 3, 2018May 18, 2018 - by Beverly - 7 Comments.

What is Swim Compression Wear? If you’ve never heard of it, Swim Compression Wear is an assortment of form-fitting articles of clothing that purport to enhance an athlete’s workout performance, including their warm-up and recovery time. Some specific attributes of wearing these garments include, but are not limited to, stabilizing joints, wicking sweat from the body (prevents chafing, rashes), relieving muscle and joint pain from stiffness and soreness, and preventing muscle strain by keeping them warm. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…Those are some very BIG claims! Especially because some of these garments are made of particular fiber …