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Tips for Preventing Common Swimming Injuries

Tips for Preventing Common Swimming Injuries

Common swimming injuries

Again and again, swimming has proven to be a great way to get exercise and have fun, but it’s helpful to be aware of the potential for injuries. As with any exercise, the sport can lead to some common swimming injuries, such as shoulder pain, knee pain, and ear infections. By following a few simple […]

All About the EZ-Tensioner: Q&A with Brad and Kristen

All About the EZ-Tensioner: Q&A with Brad and Kristen

An image of the new EZ-Tensioner from Competitor Swim. Images of Kristin and Brad appear in circles to the left of the Tensioner.

Competitor’s latest addition to their product line, the EZ-Tensioner is now officially available for purchase. Designed for ease of use, the EZ-Tensioner is the result of the hard work and dedication of Competitor Vice President Kristen Linehan Omli and President Brad Underwood.   What is the EZ-Tensioner? Why did they choose to bring this product […]

Swimming Pool Design: How Different Features Impact Swimmer Performance and Experience

Swimming Pool Design: How Different Features Impact Swimmer Performance and Experience

swimming pool design

You probably already know that creating an optimal swimming environment goes beyond the basic blueprint of a pool. The design intricacies that shape a pool can significantly influence the performance and experience of swimmers.  When considering swimming pool design, exploring how specific features, such as swimming lane lines and pace clocks, can play pivotal roles […]

Gearing Up for Summer Nationals and Worlds

Gearing Up for Summer Nationals and Worlds

As summer approaches, competitive swimmers are gearing up for some of the biggest events of the year: summer nationals and worlds. For many athletes, these meets represent the culmination of years of hard work and training, which makes the fact that Competitor® is the official lane line for the USA Swimming events that makes the […]

Installing and Maintaining Swimming Pool Lane Lines: Tips and Best Practices

Installing and Maintaining Swimming Pool Lane Lines: Tips and Best Practices

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As a pool owner, you know that specific standards regulate competitive swimming pools. All competitive pools must meet certain regulations and standards to ensure they’re suitable for competitive swimming. If you’re considering improvements to your pool to make it more desirable for competitions, you might want to start with your swimming pool lane lines.  The […]

How to Drop Time in Swimming

How to Drop Time in Swimming

How to improve swimming speed with a stop watch

It’s the same question every swimmer asks, “how do I swim faster?” When swimmers want to know how to drop time in swimming, their approach is often to slowly increase the number of lengths they are doing each week. This tactic is beneficial for improving endurance, but it most likely won’t help swimmers drop time.  […]