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Swim boards are an effective training tool that strengthen the lower body muscles and improve technique in the water. They help swimmers concentrate on their leg kicks and can enhance speed and endurance over time.

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Best/Most Popular for Lane Swimmers

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  • Made from premium EVA foam, providing the swim board with a compact structure and outstanding buoyancy
  • Stays stable in the water without creating unnecessary water resistance
  • Features two ergonomic holes that feel natural to grip and secure the elbows on the board
  • A very versatile swim board suitable for freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke training, making it ideal for flip turns as well

Least Water Resistance/Flip Turns

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  • Features a rounded shape for optimal balance when lying on the swim board
  • Provides strong buoyancy so it doesn't sink, minimizing water resistance
  • Has a soft surface and hard core, preventing soreness and fatigue in shoulders and arms after extended use
  • The specialized design makes it easier to swim streamlined underwater and practice flip turns

Best for Kids (4-10 years)

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  • Unique and pointed design significantly reduces water resistance, as water flows along the board without accumulating in front
  • The position of the grip holes at the bottom of the board and the pointed design make it easier to maneuver in the water.
  • Provides exceptional buoyancy thanks to premium EVA foam.

Best for the Youngest Kids (0-6 years)

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  • Made from 100% environmentally friendly premium EVA foam
  • Designed with two comfortable hand holes at the bottom of the board
  • The design of the swim board minimizes water resistance. Water flows around the board instead of piling up in front.
  • Highly suitable for children learning to swim

A Good Swim Board

A good swim board provides a natural position in the water without straining shoulders or back. If these areas feel uncomfortable after just 15 minutes, you don't have the right swim board for you, which can ultimately strain the muscles in the back, shoulders, and hips.

Functions of the Swim Board

Swim boards can serve two purposes depending on the user's level

  1. Isolate the arms to focus on building strength and power in the legs. This applies to recreational and competitive swimmers looking to enhance propulsion from leg kicks during regular swimming.
  2. Teach younger/new swimmers how to use their legs for propulsion and buoyancy.

Why EVA Foam?

While the legs paddle up and down, remaining at the water's surface, the swim board, which supports your arms, must also ensure the upper body stays afloat. This demands specific buoyancy requirements for the swim board, making EVA foam construction essential.

Reasons to Use a Swim Board

Using a swim board allows for concentrated work on leg kicks, whether it's breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, or freestyle. The focus is on the power, endurance, and coordination of the leg kicks.

Competitive and Recreational Swimmers

For recreational and competitive swimmers aiming for improvement and speed, it is important that the swim board is as lightweight as possible to optimize flip turns. Additionally, the board's design is crucial for reducing water resistance—usually, these feature a rounded front and bottom panels to allow optimal water flow beneath the board and the body.

Size

To make training as educational as possible for the smallest swimmers, it's a good idea to select a board that's slightly thicker, making it difficult to submerge. Additionally, it should offer various arm positions—with grip holes on the back, in the middle, or shaped on the front. This makes it easier to stay afloat and focus on leg technique, allowing the user to find the most comfortable grip on the board in the water.

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