As a “hardcore” swimmer I’ve by no means been notably eager on something aside from a standard swimming go well with, swim cap and goggles.
However, as a result of I’m curious by nature, I made a decision to check out this new product and acquire a better perception into the world of swimming know-how, attempting out within the water one thing I used to be so accustomed to as a triathlete/runner, i.e. listening to music whereas I swim. And though I’ve all the time loved “listening to” the water throughout my coaching periods, I attempted to switch the sound of water with one thing with a extra catchy beat.
As everyone knows, music is extraordinarily highly effective and might have an effect on our way of thinking, summoning up our interior power and serving to us actually focus. As I instructed you in “Psychological power”, music can ship constructive indicators to the mind, decreasing our perceived exertion and associating it with “constructive” emotions. That’s the reason so many athletes flip up on the beginning blocks carrying their headphones and that’s additionally why music is taken into account to be “doping” in different sports activities (i.e. working) and therefore banned from races.
Enviornment happy my sceptical curiosity by permitting me to check out its new waterproof Swimming Professional MP3 participant.
It has an eye catching design and its ergonomic form makes it straightforward to grip even with moist palms. It is usually very compact in measurement with an easy-to-read display.
Connected securely to my goggles for consolation functions (however it’s also possible to connect it to your swim cap or go well with), it didn’t trouble me in any respect, as a result of it’s actually lightweight. It is a actual bonus, notably throughout lengthy coaching periods. By the way, a “mini” model has not too long ago been introduced out that’s much more comfy as a result of it’s even smaller.
Thus far so good, however the factor I used to be most interested by was to see how comfy and hard-wearing the earphones are whereas swimming. Resulting from my bodily construct I’ve all the time had issues with earphones, as a result of they by no means match my ears correctly, they transfer round and will be actually bothersome in the long term. Thankfully, and as a consequence of Enviornment’s experience, Swimming Professional waterproof earphones match me completely and aren’t bothersome in any respect, permitting me to focus solely on my swim stroke.
After all it can take a while to get used to them, however I’m satisfied that this little gadget will turn into a trustworthy coaching associate.
It appears to be completely excellent for my fairly lengthy and at instances boring triathlon coaching periods. Its giant reminiscence means I can obtain 50 hours of music and the battery life is 15 hours….. so I would even overlook to recharge it generally!
I’ve additionally began utilizing it out of the water throughout my triathlon coaching periods, each on the bike and out working.
One piece of recommendation I wish to provide you with is to attempt it out throughout your longer coaching periods, for instance throughout fartlek periods. Attempt to swim continuous for half-hour or 2 km, alternating 150 metres freestyle at cardio tempo and 50 metres quick. You would possibly even have enjoyable together with your MP3 alternating songs with 120-130 BPMs throughout extra cardio coaching paces with songs with increased BPMs when altering as much as a quicker tempo.
Take pleasure in your coaching!
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