It’s hard to understate the importance of a good pair of goggles when swimming. A well-fitting pair can keep your eyes protected as you make your way from one end of the pool to the other, while other advances in technology and engineering can make for an even more successful experience. At one point not that long ago, the most significant enhancement swim goggles had was a corrective property for nearsighted (or farsighted) swimmers.
In 2025, though, your goggles might be able to improve your form — very literally. This week, Form — a company that specializes in smart googles for swimmers — announced the release of HeadCoach 2.0. That name is a little on the nose; HeadCoach 2.0 is, in fact, a (virtual) coach that lives on your head. In tandem with the company’s app, HeadCoach 2.0 analyzes a swimmer’s form after they have completed a session in the pool and offers pointers on potential areas of improvement.
In a statement, Brian Johns, Form’s Head of Coaching Science — and a former competitive swimmer who represented Canada in three Summer Olympics — addressed the challenges of creating a virtual coach.
“A coach would literally need to film you, analyze that footage, and break down your stroke to provide this level of personalized feedback,” Johns said. “With HeadCoach 2.0, we’re making that experience available instantly, powered by years of research, swimming expertise, and our revolutionary smart technology.”
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