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What time of the day to workout It’s an ongoing debate in the exercise industry: Is it better to work out in the mornings or evenings?There are a lot of different opinions on the best time to work out each day. Some suggest mornings are the best for fat burning others point to lunch time as the best…others are afternoon or after dinner exercisers.Some studies suggest people who get up and at 'em in the morning have lower blood pressure during the day and get better sleep. However, other … read more

Nova Swimwear's Custom Australia Made Swimwear Ever wondered how your swimmers are made? Take a look behind the scenes of the Nova Swimwear factory. We’re unique in sense that we manufacture all of our swimwear on site in our factory on the Gold Coast. These days, most clothing production is outsourced and we are one of the few that have stayed local. First, one of our talented designers creates the design for the suit. Sometimes each design needs to be reimagined for every size a … read more

Hydration and Sports Being surrounded by water, it’s easy to think you are immune from the effects of dehydration. However you’re still sweating in the pool, even if you don’t know about it. Unfortunately the body can’t absorb water, so drinking water the normal human way is the only way to prevent dehydrating during training. Dehydration affects swimmers just as much as it does any other athletes who train and compete on land. The effects of dehydration are many, including headache … read more

Training, Strength and Muscles An important part of a swimmer’s training takes place outside of the pool. Cross training builds strength and muscle power and provides swimmers with a break of the monotony of the black line. Virtually any form of exercise you enjoy is a great cross training sport, but here are some of the most effective. Running or cycling Running or cycling are great aerobic workouts, building your cardiovascular fitness. As they are higher impact than swimm … read more

Music for Working Out Music can be a great tool to help you exercise. It can get you pumped up for a workout or take your mind off the pain your legs might be in. Research shows that music makes people less aware of their exertion, meaning they can enhance their performance by up to 15 per cent. It can also elevate your mood and pull you out of a slump. To get the most out of your tunes, match your song to the intensity of your workout. Songs with 150 - 170 beats per min … read more