Choosing Your Swimming Equipment, Gear and Accessories

Let’s face it, the market for swimming equipment, gear and accessories is vast and as a beginner you need some help to sep

Choosing The Best Swimming Goggles

If you are a novice, choosing the best swimming goggles for your needs can be a frustrating experience if you don’t know w

Finis Swimmer’s Snorkel Review

Widespread use of the swimmer’s snorkel is relatively new. I remember using a snorkel in my childhood while playing in the

How Music Got Me to Stay in the Pool (with an Audioflood Waterproof iPod)

By Barney Lund (Pleasant Grove, Utah, USA)I’m not a swimmer, at least, I wasn’t. That said, I didn’t use to be

Using Kick Boards to Improve Your Technique

Kick boards can be useful when you are learning a new swimming stroke or want to improve your swimming technique. This article g

Latex Swim Cap Advantages and Disadvantages

This article explains the characteristics of a latex swim cap, as well as its advantages and disadvantages. It also highlights s

Best Long Hair Swim Caps – Materials, Sizes and Shapes

This article covers long hair swim caps. If you have long hair, finding the right kind of swim cap can take some time. Because I

Lycra Swim Cap Advantages and Disadvantages

This article discusses the characteristics of a lycra swim cap to help you decide if this is the right kind of swim cap for you.

Swimming Nose Clips – Advantages and Drawbacks

Swimming nose clips (also called nose plugs) are those little pieces of bent wire padded withrubber that you can stick on your n

How to Wear Swimming Nose Clips

Nose clips (sometimes called nose plugs) are small devices that allow you to keep water out of your nose while swimming. They ar

Pull Buoys: Designs, Shapes, How to Use Them

Pull buoys are flotation devices designed to keep your legs up. To do so you place them between your thighs. They can be of grea

Silicone Swim Cap Advantages and Disadvantages

This article discusses the characteristics of a silicone swim cap as well as its advantages and disadvantages. This can especial

Best Speedo Swim Goggles: Futura Ice Plus Review

There are a lot of different kinds of Speedo swim goggles on the market. Yet, over the years, I’ve often come back to one

Speedo Vanquisher Swim Goggle – Version 2.0 Plus Review

The Speedo Vanquisher Swim Goggle is one of the most recommended pair of swimming goggles on the Internet. So I wanted to know i

Swim Paddles – When and How to Use Them

You’ve certainly seen swim paddles at the pool before, as many seasoned swimmers use them. And now that you’ve been

Comprehensive Swim Cap Buying Guide

As a beginner, choosing the right kind of swim cap (swim hat in the UK) can be challenging. Swim caps come in a multitude of mat

A Beginner’s Guide to Swimming Equipment / Gear

This article discusses the swimming equipment you need when you learn how to swim. There are a few essentials you should get and

Types and Uses of Swimming Fins

Swimming fins can be a nice addition to your sports bag. They can help you learn a new swim stroke or improve your technique. Bu

Using Water Noodles to Learn How to Swim

Water noodles or swim noodles are long supple cylinders made of foam that can be used as personal flotation devices, pool toys b

3 Waterproof Fitness Trackers That Are Ideal for Swimming

For anybody looking to get into shape, lose weight, and generally improve their health and fitness, swimming is one of the most