A must for any swimmer
343431
Laughlin's book presents a simple philosophy for getting the most out of your swimming. The tactical approach to swimming better will be a help to swimmers of all levels.
2839157
This is one of my favorite exercise tools.  Provides many different types of exercises to strengthen many areas of the body- especially the all important core.  This is a must have for everyone- especially athletes and should be a requirement for competitive swimmers.  The only 'problem' I can think of is that guys with large feet (probably size 12 or 13 or larger) may have their shoes drag the ground when placed in the peddles.  Wheel is big but may not be big enough for people with big feet.
1143982
These are awesome  have completely changed how I swim laps. The Shuffle clips to my goggles, and the headphones (I like the behind the head ones in the Mega Pack) also tuck under my goggles so flip turns don't let the earphones come out of my ears. The Vaseline they include (to rub on the buds before each session to seal your ear) really help. Some times I need to adjust the ear buds to get the sound just right but otherwise the whole system is fantastic. I am typically asked at the pool where I got these  If you swim competitively OR just for fitness these are a must-have.
2727435
This is such a great product for little swimmers.  It's easy to put on and off and still allows them a lot of freedom of movement.  I'm a big fan.
4155028
As a triathlete, I like to train in open water when I can.  It is really important to train with others, and preferably a safety kayaker if available.  Sometimes those things aren't readily available.  The New Wave Swim Buoy satisfies multiple needs for me -

1) Visibility - When I am at the beach with my family, they can see me from shore

2) Buoyancy - If I'm swimming and I need to stop to catch my breath - I have the buoy to hold on to

3) Dry Bag - If I'm swimming alone, I don't have to worry about my wallet or my car keys - I can carry them in the attached dry bag.

The buoy is well made, easy to inflate, and doesn't get in my way while I'm swimming.  I'm so glad I found this product, and would enthusiastically recommend it to others!
1946628
I am an avid swimmer - have been for years (YMCA member...forever) - swim ~ 3 days per week.  These are simply the best pair of goggles I have ever owned.  Excellent fit, no issues with fogging (I have used the good ol' fashioned spit technique for years - so far no need with these) and no discomfort after 1.5 hours of lap swimming.
4446253
Did a few short triathlons without a suit and was terrified.  I'm afraid of open water swimming.  Bought this and did my first one with it and loved it.  I'm no expert on such suits, but amateurs like me (50-something non-athlete) might enjoy having the buoyancy.  Web site provided great fit measurements, and I could get in and out of it without any help.  The flotation design makes it a little tough to do the breast stroke, but other strokes were great.  Swam with confidence and cut two minutes off my swim time.
51977
I have had these for over a month now and am a competitive swimmer. These things work great! You can hear clearly out of them.( I haven't tried the Bluetooth part, I just put the music on the headphones.) The buttons take time to get used to. Also when you first enter the pull it can take up to three minutes to get them situated right so they won't fall off, but once you got them fit right they don't usually fall off.
3996680
Have always had issues keeping water out if my nose. Exhaling out my nose when underwater just doesn't work for me. Fits well and doesn't move around. I swim about a half-hour three times a week and it is very comfortable. Has improved my comfort in the pool tremendously.  Has allowed me to go from choking and flailing across the pool to actually swimming laps. I can now concentrate on becoming a better swimmer instead of just trying not to drown. I use it in an indoor pool, so I don't know how well it would hold after applying sunscreen.
2040994
I just received this yesterday and used it for an open water swim today!  Absolutely fabulous!  I am a triathlete with swimming probably my weakest event.  I love swimming but I can't say I'm totally comfortable in the water.  In most open water swims, I would wear a wetsuit, even if it was 90 degrees out just for the buoyancy effect.  Sooooo, I just used this item and must say I have never been more comfortable swimming just knowing it was there if I needed it.  I did not feel it during my swim at all.  It is beyond 5 stars.  The dry pocket worked well too.  I had my car chip key in it and it stayed dry thoughout the swim.  I cannot say enough about this product.  Nice job new wave.
858188
These goggles are perfect at every inch . Just after 2 days of use, I have ordered one for my brother too . These goggle are of exceptional quality, I used them for almost 3-4 hours and didn't see any fog over the lenses, I didn't even feel like they were around my eyes, these are anti UV, lightweight and comfortable! It's a must buy for swimmers, worth the money!
2217060
Although I was able to swim with non-prescription goggles, simple things such as checking the time on the large pool clock or recognizing people near the pool were impossible. These goggles are a revelation because they've made my swimming experience much better. They are also well made, are very light, and very easy to put on. They do not leak (I also have the ones with the smoke lenses) and provide a light suction that doesn't hurt my eyes. I highly recommend them for nearsighted swimmers like me; you'll never want to go back to regular goggles.
3409945
So glad I bought this, actually, I'm glad that I even found it as I wasn't even sure they made anything like this.  I find swimming extremely boring, especially since the most I can do at this point with a bad back is aqua jog exercises.  My local Y has no music in the pool area so it gets boring after awhile.  Enter the Underwater Audio Swimbuds and my problem is solved!  I absolutely love it!!!  The first day I had it in the pool, I had three people stop me and ask where I got it as they too are bored while doing laps.  What a brilliant idea!  Thank you Underwater Audio for coming up with this.  Now I can listen to music and podcasts and never be bored.  I even loved the fact that I could sit in the hot tub and listen to relaxing music and shower with this thing on!  Love the shorter cord too, it never gets in the way.  Worth every penny!
2053538
I've had personal coaching from two of the authors, and have used a draft of these practices in my own training for several months. Their approach has changed the way I train for swimming, making each session more productive and enjoyable.

Every practice has a clear purpose, and a set of technique focal points to help keep you mentally engaged. As an adult-onset swimmer, I've learned that I progress much faster when I have a clear goal, and approach that goal with mindful purpose. (As an aside, I've been able to use the focal points during open-water swims to help ward off the panic that I used to get whenever I venutured more than 100m from the shoreline.)

One particularly strong point in the book is how the authors incorporate simple metrics around stroke counts and stroke rate to teach you to "change gears" while swimming. If I need to increase my pace, I can choose between increasing my distance per stroke at the same rate, or  increasing my stroke rate while holding the distance per stroke. I can adjust based on the conditions of the swim, or even based on how I'm feeling to find the "sweet spot" that works for me at the moment. In the chaos of a mass-start swim in triathlon, that flexibility helps a lot.

This is not a how-to-swim book. But if you have a coach or even self-coaching materials, this book makes a great supplement to help you get the most from your training sessions.
1854397
I purchased the Garmin Swim to help me keep track of the number of laps I swim on a daily basis. It had a lot of other features which I thought were going to be superfluous. Little did I know that this little marvel would turn out to be such an incredible tool that I could use for motivation and to keep track of my progress. Once you download the software, you simply transfer the data from your swim to your PC. It lets you keep track of laps, times, intervals and also how efficiently you are swimming. I have used this info as part of my weight loss plan, as it syncs automatically with my Jawbone Up, and with the My Fitness Pal app. In one spot, I can see what I ate, how many calories I have burned, my micro and macro nutrients, and how many steps and distance swam. The watch is so easy to use in the pool. It takes a very short time to get used to it, but then it automatically tracks your progress. It makes my swim easier and more enjoyable, as well as keeps me motivated to go back the next day. I have not done lap swims in over 30 years, but since I bought the Garmin Swim, I have not missed one day in nearly two weeks. I tried a couple of other devices before the Garmin, but I quickly returned them. The Garmin was much easier, and gives you so much more information. Highly recommended!!
4450270
I am LOVING this little piece of equipment.  I am relatively new to swimming (injured runner) and have had the darndest time slowing down enough to work on effective pull and catch, proper body rotation, breathing, etc.  I have been using Mode 3 to gradually slow down my strokes per minute and it has made a huge difference in my endurance and technique.
931466
Absolutely love this belt, bought a 2nd one just to share.  I like exercising in the water but I'm not a strong swimmer. This belt keeps you a float so you don't have to worry about treading water and can concentrate on the area you really want to work. I have bad knees and the belt allows me to move and bend them without over extending them. My grand daughter even taught herself to swim with this belt, it gave her the courage to try swimming without it.