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- Competitive swimmers train with gear that, when used properly, can help improve their technique, strength, and endurance.
- As a recreational swimmer, I find certain items like my cap, a pair of goggles, and my waterproof iPod Shuffle essential to completing laps efficiently.
- Before jumping into the pool, grab a few or more of these 14 items to elevate your next swimming session.
If I arrive at the pool without a cap, a pair of goggles, or my waterproof iPod shuffle, my workout is doomed. These three items are essential to me completing any lap at a brisk pace. I know I'm not alone, too. So often I see recreational swimmers use other accessories to aid their workouts, but I didn't always understand their purposes.
With several competitive (high school, club, collegiate, U.S. Masters) swimmers in my family, however, I learned about the advantages of different items. If used properly, gear like hand paddles, fins, and even snorkels can help any swimmer practice stroke mechanics and build strength and endurance.
Whether you're training to improve your swim technique for competition or just like to hop in the pool for exercise, here are 14 pieces of gear designed to help boost your aquatic workouts.
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