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Friday, February 12, 2016

Product Spotlight: FINIS Neptune MP3 Player

Did you think that because you’re swimming under water that you can’t listen to music? Not anymore! With the technology we have today, anything is possible. If you aren’t listening to your favorite music while you’re swimming, you need to be!



Faster Time
By using a swimming mp3 player, like the FINIS Neptune MP3 Player, you will train faster and more efficient. You may already know that your favorite song can motivate you to run faster, but did you know it is the same concept underwater? In a recent study done at Brunel University in the United Kingdom, listening to music cut athletes 200-meter times by 3 seconds. They have found that songs that played 130 beats per minute motivate swimmers.

More Enjoyable
If you easily get bored while swimming your laps, make the time go by faster by listening to music. Fill Neptune’s 4GB storage with relaxing music, or the hottest hits on the radio – the choice is yours! You’ll keep your brain occupied and you may even swim faster!

Why you should check out the FINIS Neptune MP3 Player:
Neptune is a waterproof MP3 player that provides the highest quality sound in the water without the use of ear buds. Neptune uses revolutionary Bone Conduction audio transmission to transmit crystal clear audio through the cheekbone directly into the inner ear. With 4GB of storage, aquatic athletes can listen to music, audio books, podcasts and more, all with incredible sound. The included charging cable also allows for quick song upload to the device. The 3-piece design has 2 side speakers and a high contrast OLED screen that sits comfortably on the back of the head. The screen shows the song, artist and play status for each use. Neptune attaches securely to goggle straps and rests on the cheekbones as to not interfere with swimming technique.

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Benefits of Yoga

Are you looking to reduce stress and increase flexibility? Yoga has many great health benefits that can not only relax you, but also strengthen you. If you’re looking to touch your toes, it’s good for that too!


Flexibility

Yoga is primarily the stretching of the muscles. Yoga uses many different positions to lengthen your limbs and muscles. Some may even begin to feel benefits immediately! After 8 weeks of yoga, you can expect to have increased flexibility up to 35%.

Strength

If you aren’t familiar with yoga, you may feel like it wouldn’t exert much energy. Shockingly, yoga is very physical and can help you improve your muscle tone. In yoga you must hold different positions for several long breaths. This often requires strong quads, hamstrings, back and core.

Posture

With a stronger back and core, you will be sitting and standing straighter in no time! With so many different yoga positions, you become more aware of your body. You may quickly notice you are slouching and adjust your posture.

Health

Yoga can be very beneficial for your health. It has been known to lower blood pressure as well as slowing the heart rate. By focusing on your breathing during yoga, it can help calm you to feel more relaxed. On top of this, yoga has also been linked to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.