I have been using swim cord bands as additional swim training for personal training and coaching. However, since Covid hit and forced lockdowns, I have been looking for swim specific training tool in the market as the swim cord approach has, unfortunately, had multiple gaps:

I find that core engagement and streamlined horizontal positioning are neglected. So then the next solution is combining the swim cord and a bench or yoga ball; the next challenge that occurs with the bench plus cords compo is that the bench is a stable platform, and it's hard to engage the core facing down a stable platform. Finally, the yoga ball is unstable. However, you are in a streamlined horizontal position.

The zen8 swim bench plus the swim cord checks both core engagement and streamlined horizontal position concerns. It is imbalanced, activating my core while on it and firing up every muscle for a better-streamlined horizontal position with every stroke.

Has helped my swimming technique tremendously!

Wow, since the Covid pandemic started, I have incorporated dry swims to my training. I used a Halo swim bench (great for high arm catch practice). Although this was a great tool, I had limited core engagement or feedback. If the catch was off, I might disturb a swim trmplate. With the Zen8 bench, my core is engaged. Feedback has been recieved real time as stroke deficencies will challenge my ballance of I start to scrape the floor. Very portable device. GREAT JOB!

I have recently rediscovered swimming through the joy of swimming in my local lake. I have set myself a few targets for this year which includes many visits to the Lake District. Zen8 is definitely keeping me on target with my training. I love the fact that I can concentrate on my technique as well as building power- I love my Zen8 it’s even better when when I have limited time to train.

Took a few attempts to get the placement of the swim trainer right i.e Hall landing area not wide enough, garage too cold during the winter, living room just right. (Could be useful to detail the required free space around the the trainer for optimum set-up) Swim trainer hits the right muscle groups and I can already feel the benefit in the pool - freestyle and breaststroke catch improved.