Those of you who have been following the Speedo Fastskin Pro LZR Racer suit saga will be interested to learn that FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation - International Federation of Swimming) are meeting with Speedo to discuss the materials used to create the suits.
Since they started to make an appearance on the world stage, world records have been repeatedly smashed in them and some swimmers are seeing this as an unfair advantage due to the suit cutting drag by roughly five percent and allowing the swimmer to maintain better buoyancy in the water.
Some nations are complaining that due to limited supply, price tag and sponsorship deals there isn’t a level playing field (or should that be pool?). Canada has only had about five suits delivered making it impossible for everyone to try them. Italy will not be able to wear the suit as they have a sponsorship contract with Arena while the Japanese have ties to Mizuno.
As you know, here at Swim Direct we love swimming and swimwear. We also love doing our bit to help those who aren’t as fortunate as us and that’s why we were delighted to read about the new Speedo Shadow Swimsuit.
As part of Speedo’s involvement with the Against Malaria Foundation they will donate a much needed bednet for every Speedo Shadow Swimsuit sold.
Styled in snug stretch fabric this swimsuit is front lined with a powerback and has medium legs with good rear cover.
We think this is a great way to help support the Against Malaria Foundation; you get a great looking swimsuit and they are able to donate a vital bednet.
Click here to buy the Speedo Shadow Swimsuit
Swimming as a competitive sport has many rules as well as different techniques for the four strokes. The four strokes are the freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke. Each stroke has its own technique, but there are four points you should consider for any stroke.
First whenever you begin a stroke for swimming you need to analyze your leg kick, the timing, arm cycle, and breathing. The leg kick is meant to control the position of the body in the water no matter what stroke you are doing during an event. The arm cycle is generally going to be the propulsive force that moves you through the water. In other words the legs will give you the control over your body that you need to stay steady, while the arms will do much of the work to get you done the lane. It is important to time the strokes properly with the arm cycle and leg kicks to get your speed. If you are moving the arms and legs without synchronization you are not going to move very fast or have a smooth technique. The movement should not be wasted energy. The breathing is also very important in an effort for a more graceful movement so that it doesn’t disrupt your fluidity.