Masters swimming aids are indispensable in developing your swimming, varying the workout and providing new challenges. Swimming styles are not intuitive for everyone so regular practice and training is necessary to improve the different combination of arm, head, body and leg action which will ultimately reap the benefit of improving your times.

A selection of aids for Masters Swimmers that were previously suggested on this site in the 90's is shown below. Only some of these aids have been preserved for prosperity (see side menu) since most are covered in detail elsewhere on the net.

The Usual Stuff

Pace Clock - time to pick up the pace

Goggles - protect the eyes or are they for oggling?

Kick Board - want to stretch those stiff shoulders?

Pull Buoy - what shape would you prefer?

Upmarket Stuff

Swim Suit - it does make a difference what you wear

Training Fins - these can really develop your kick

Fist Gloves - get a real feel for the water

Stroke Monitor - you won't lose count with this baby

Heart Rate Monitor - train within your own limitations

And Beyond

The Team - have you decided on your mission statement yet?

Coach Hug - learn how to hug your coach.

Nutrition - you have to stoke your boilers with the right fuel