Get your Hypervolt on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2WPHH50
One of the key tools to help with recovery and stay loose is a good percussion massager. If you haven't already heard of Hypervolt by Hyperice then it's worth taking a look. They are a steal of a deal and come with Amazon 2-day Shipping!
From warm-up to recovery you'll find that this machine will become part of your everyday carry.
Pros:
Improves range of motion
Increases circulation
Accelerates warm-up and recovery
3 different speed setting to allow you to target the depth of the massage
Reduce soreness
Multiple head attachments to provide that custom massage
Self myofascial release
Cons:
Price (but this will dramatically reduce the number of times you need to go to a professional massage therapist)
Pro tips:
Look up trigger point therapy and use massage tool for 30 secs in each spot to really open up and increase flexibility
Don't be fooled by knock offs, Hyperice is a trusted brand by all major athletes. Their percussion frequency and power is engineered to produce the best results.
Percussion massagers are the best a breaking down scar tissue vs any other portable massagers.
This is great not only for swimmer for everyone in the household. I found out about this late in my career but this would have saved me 100s of dollars.
Recommended for: High School, College, and Elite swimmers
Get your Hypervolt on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2WPHH50