{"id":5922,"date":"2022-11-23T20:41:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T20:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/?p=5922"},"modified":"2025-10-28T19:51:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T19:51:55","slug":"do-you-want-to-improve-your-swim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masterspas.com\/blog\/do-you-want-to-improve-your-swim\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you want to improve your swim? Must-have swim accessories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Do you want to improve your swim\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wewhJIfRGTk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Swimming does not require much \u2014 a swimsuit, goggles, and cap. But you can improve how you move through the water by incorporating gear and swim toys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A technique-heavy sport, your fitness is not the only factor that determines your pace. Your catch, pull, and rotation can all affect your speed and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swimming accessories such as a center snorkel, paddles, pull buoy, and fins can help you improve individual aspects of your technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this video, Master Spas swim spa specialists Ben Gilliam and Mari Cuticelli share how you can incorporate these swim toys to improve your swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working on your swim technique will not only improve your speed and strength but overall experience in a Master Spas swim spa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the swim accessories demonstrated in this video are the center swim snorkel, pull buoy, paddles, fins, and kickboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a center swim snorkel, you do not have to rotate to breathe. Using a snorkel allows you to focus on your body position and create that muscle memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pull buoy helps with body alignment and keeping your hips at the surface of the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swim paddles improve your hand position and catch. Many consider paddles to be the must-have item for every swimmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you wear fins in a swim spa, you can swim faster without relying solely on your upper body. Your legs can move at a quicker tempo, and you can increase your stroke rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A kickboard is one of the most basic pieces of training equipment. You can use them for kick sets and strengthening your lower body. In addition, kickboards can be used for a variety of exercises in the swim spa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swimming does not require much \u2014 a swimsuit, goggles, and cap. But you can improve how you move through the water by incorporating gear and swim toys. 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