The exercise equipment that the best Olympic swimmers use to train

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After you see Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, and Nathan Adrian step up on the blocks and see what their bodies look like, you may consider transitioning your workouts from the gym to the pool.

For me the best incentive is what swimmers can eat and still be fit.

Regardless of your reason, jumping in the pool and getting fit isn't simple.

While there is a lot of subjectivity when it comes to training style, there is certain equipment all swimmers need to get better beyond putting on a bathing suit. And while you definitely don't need the $300 tech racing suits that elite swimmers use, there is gear out there that will make getting better in the pool easier than just swimming lap after lap.

From fins to resistance gear to snorkels, there's more to working out in the pool than a suit and goggles. Below, we've assembled all the equipment you need to work out like Olympic swimmers do. 

Goggles

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If you saw Michael Phelps swimming at Trials, you may have noticed the "MP" symbol on his cap and suit. Phelps's own line of athletic gear includes these XCEED Goggles, which he wore for several races. 

MP XCEED Goggles, $39.95, available at Amazon.

Kickboard

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No bells and whistles here — a kickboard simply makes you work your lower half. The less buoyant the kickboard, the more you have to engage your core. 

Finis Kickboard, $18.15, available at Amazon.

Pace clock

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A good swim workout is predominantly interval-based, meaning you swim a certain amount of yards in a certain amount of time, rinse, and repeat. If your pool doesn't have a pace clock, you should consider bringing your own.

Accusplit Pace Clock, $77.71, available at Amazon.

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