# Swimming Back Boards The Sam James Corsuit Keeps You In Line During Swim Training By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-james-corsuit References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/12/back-board-make.php) & [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/corsuit-performance-enhancing-training-aid/17381/) If improving your [swimming technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquatic-fitness) is one of your New Year's resolutions for 2011, I suggest you take a look at the Sam James Corsuit. It is a [plastic board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitgo-crawler) that secures around your waist to ensure that you keep a straight back as you swim--which is expected during competitions. By keeping a proper position in the water, swimmers gain maximum power from their arms and legs. Therefore, the Sam James Corsuit could prove invaluable to [pro and amateur swimmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-daley-swimwear) around the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Swimming Technique Aids:** Innovative training methods like the Sam James Corsuit are disrupting the swimming world by helping swimmers maintain proper technique in the water. - **Precision Training Equipment:** There is an opportunity to invest in further innovation in precision training equipment to assist swimmers and other athletes in improving their form and technique. - **Wearable Training Devices:** Wearable devices like the Sam James Corsuit are at the forefront of providing athletes with real-time data to optimize their workouts and progress toward their goals. ### Where This Applies - **Swimwear and Equipment:** Innovative companies within the swimwear and equipment industry have an opportunity to create more effective training tools like the Sam James Corsuit to meet the growing demand for precision training equipment. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry has an opportunity to innovate further in the field of training devices for athletes of all kinds. - **Fitness and Training Programs:** Fitness and training programs have the opportunity to incorporate new training aids like the Sam James Corsuit into their programs to help clients improve their form and technique. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Buoyant Swim Support Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-fit-board.md) - [Augmented Reality Swim Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-swim-goggles.md) - [Watersport Training Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-swimming-trainer.md) - [Underwater-Safe Smart Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swim-2.md) - [Competitive Swimming Performance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/competitive-swimming.md) - [Lifesaving Swimming Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-vest.md) - [Performance Swimwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-athletic.md) - [Self-Inflating Kids Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swimwear.md) - [Shaping Swimwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaping-swimwear.md)