﻿{"id":453065,"date":"2020-11-09T18:03:30","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T01:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=453065"},"modified":"2020-11-09T18:03:30","modified_gmt":"2020-11-10T01:03:30","slug":"despite-covid-tampa-company-changing-competitive-swim-industry-as-olympians-flock-to-use-their-new-trainer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/despite-covid-tampa-company-changing-competitive-swim-industry-as-olympians-flock-to-use-their-new-trainer\/","title":{"rendered":"Despite COVID, Tampa Company Changing Competitive Swim Industry as Olympians Flock To Use Their New Trainer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A revolutionary new device manufactured by St. Petersburg-based GMX7 is allowing competitive swimmers across the world to add resistance to their swim training regimen in a safe, effective, portable and easy-to-use manner.<\/p>\n<p>From reigning 100-meter butterfly world-record holder and 2-time Olympic gold medalist <strong>Caeleb Dressel<\/strong>, to 6-time Olympic gold medalist <strong>Ryan Lochte<\/strong>, who holds the world record for the 200-meter individual medley, the X1-PRO, assembled in the USA by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmx7training.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GMX7<\/a>, is quickly becoming the favorite new competitive swimming training device on the market today.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_453068\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-453068\" data-attachment-id=\"453068\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/despite-covid-tampa-company-changing-competitive-swim-industry-as-olympians-flock-to-use-their-new-trainer\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-ryan-lochte-olympian-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-ryan-lochte-olympian-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"700,394\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-ryan-lochte-olympian-2\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-ryan-lochte-olympian-2&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-ryan-lochte-olympian-2.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-ryan-lochte-olympian-2.jpg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-453068\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-ryan-lochte-olympian-2.jpg\" alt=\"gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-ryan-lochte-olympian-2\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-ryan-lochte-olympian-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-ryan-lochte-olympian-2-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-ryan-lochte-olympian-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-ryan-lochte-olympian-2-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-ryan-lochte-olympian-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-ryan-lochte-olympian-2-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-ryan-lochte-olympian-2-533x300.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-453068\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Olympian Ryan Lochte and the GMX7 X1-PRO resistance training device.\u00a0 Photo Courtesy: GMX7<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The X1-PRO is a small 6-inch long device with adjustable resistance that weighs less than 5 pounds and clips into the end-point connections for a pool\u2019s lane lines. The X1-PRO is connected to the swimmer via a leash and travels on a line back and forth up to 50 meters in length.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, more than 75 anticipated Olympians from 10 countries across the world are training on the X1-PRO in hopes of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics. Additionally, several collegiate level athletic programs, including the Florida Gators swim team, are also currently training on the device.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe really wanted a device that would be easy to use, fit inside a backpack and deliver <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/advanced-aquatic-resistance-training-how-the-gmx7-x1-pro-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">unprecedented results<\/a>, and I\u2019m proud to say we blew those expectations out of the water,\u201d said <strong>David McCagg<\/strong>, founder and CEO of GMX7. \u201cTo see elite athletes embracing our device worldwide is truly rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Development of the X1-PRO began in 2018, and it was tested extensively at the University of Florida prior to becoming available to the general public earlier this year.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_453066\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-453066\" data-attachment-id=\"453066\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/despite-covid-tampa-company-changing-competitive-swim-industry-as-olympians-flock-to-use-their-new-trainer\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-g1113524-scaled\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-G1113524-scaled-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"700,525\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-G1113524-scaled\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-G1113524-scaled&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Quickly attaches to any lane line. Photo Courtesy: GMX7&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-G1113524-scaled-1-700x500.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-G1113524-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-453066\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-G1113524-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-G1113524-scaled\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-G1113524-scaled-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-G1113524-scaled-1-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-G1113524-scaled-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-G1113524-scaled-1-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-G1113524-scaled-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-G1113524-scaled-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gmx7-resistance-training-swimming-G1113524-scaled-1-533x400.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-453066\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">X1-PRO quickly attaches to any lane line. Photo Courtesy: GMX7<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>About GMX7<\/strong><br \/>\nFounded in 2018, GMX7 is based in St. Petersburg, Florida and is dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/david-mccagg-takes-us-through-the-gmx7-the-future-of-resistance-training-for-swimming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">changing the world of swimming<\/a> by empowering competitive swimmers with the best aquatic resistance training devices ever created. GMX7 was founded by David McCagg, a 7-time gold medalist, former world record holder and winner of multiple national championships. The first device on the market by GMX7 is the X1-PRO. Designed by ROBRADY Engineering, it has already been the recipient of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/idea-win-proves-the-x1-pro-by-gmx7-and-robrady-is-a-stroke-of-genius\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">several awards<\/a> including the 2020 International Design Excellence Award and the 2020 Red Dot Award for product design.<\/p>\n<p>For media-related inquiries, please contact our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/judgepr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PR Firm<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:news@judgepr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">news@judgepr.com<\/a>\u00a0or by calling 813.279.8335.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"453070\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/despite-covid-tampa-company-changing-competitive-swim-industry-as-olympians-flock-to-use-their-new-trainer\/longskinnybannerad-3\/\" 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