Swim/Triathlon
What's New?
O'neilll Triathlon suits now $79.95
New Aqua Sphere RT multisport wetsuits
The new Aqua Sphere RT is an entry level suit for the serious athlete. With the RT you get high-end features like 100% SCS Yamamoto Super-Stretch and customizable arm length adjustments without the heavy price tag.
Aquan Sports team members are masters at finding the right suit and fit for your next event. While you're at it, pick up a pair of Seal XP goggles, a favorite among triathletes and open-water swimmers.
Gear:
Aquan sports carries a full-line of goggles, swim suits, triathlon suits and workout clothing, swim fins, and fitness gear from top manufacturers like Tyr, Aqua Sphere, O'neil, Finis and more.
Swim fins, hand mitts, paddles, and kick boards are all ways to make your swim workouts more fun and challenging. You can even swim to music these days, with a waterproof case for your iPod.
Rentals:
Not ready to invest in a triathlon suit? Aquan now rents top-of-the-line O'Neill Triathlon suits.
Swimming Tips:
Stretch and Plan
Don't just dive in the pool and start swimming. First, take a few minutes to fully stretch your arms and shoulders, chest, lower back and legs. And have a plan for your workout. Just swimming lap and after lap, mile after mile, is not a smart way to build strength or endurance
Interval Training Makes You Faster, Stronger
Try interval training to perk up your workouts and boost your fitness. You can choose from many plans and schemes, but basically, break down that mile you usually swim into a series of wind sprints, followed by brief rests. To get started, swim five lengths as fast as you can, then rest 15 seconds, then swim another five lengths ... Keep resting and repeating until you've done 10 sets. Make a game of it. Alternate easy lengths with fast lengths. Be aware of working your muscles against the resistance of the water. Be playful. Have fun!
Try a Deep-Water Workout
Swimming is only one way to get fit in the pool. More and more, people are doing deep-water workouts to build strength, boost endurance and rehabilitate after injury. The secret to success is a buoyancy vest that keeps you suspended in deep water as you run, walk, kick, twist, imitate cross-country skiing, etc. Exercising in water gives you 12 times the resistance of exercising on land, so be careful not to overdo it. But try it! It's a great workout.
