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Choosing a swimming wetsuit

Choose the swimming wetsuit based on the swimming style that you are going to practice. A thin suit (ca. 3mm) is good for breaststroke since thinner neoprene doesn't float or lift feet too close to the water surface, which would make the frog kick harder. A thin suit is also good...

Choosing a well-fitting barefoot shoe

Image ©Feelmax You can recognize a good shoe by the fact that it feels comfortable right away without breaking in. The shoe should remain stable by heel and instep, and your toes should be able to move freely. The heel can move a little bit in the shoe, but not too muc...

Advice for using barefoot shoes

WHAT IS A BAREFOOT SHOE? Barefoot shoes are shoes that allow your lower limbs to move in a natural way. The shoes have a foot-shaped last with a large front part that allows your toes to spread apart. The sole is completely flat (i.e. “zero drop”) and the shoes have no suppo...

Tips for winter swimmers

Winter swimming is a good activity, and practical, too, in the sense that at least in Finland, the water temperature is perfect for winter swimming throughout most of the year.  For some people, winter swimming is a MUST in winter, and for the others, it is surprisingly h...

Tips for winter hikers

Text (original in Finnish) and images: Ilari Hauhia Winter hiking is an excellent way to experience the nature in its other element. Forests, rocks, and lakes look much more different under snow and ice than they do while the ground is unfrozen. Another good side of wint...
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