Training & Technique
How to swim faster
Once you have developed a good swim style and good endurance, it is time to develop your speed or, in other words, to perform drills aimed at making you swim …
Triathlon & Open Water
Are you ready for your first triathlon race? Here’s how to find out
Except for those predestined athletes or those who began at a very early age, what usually gets people to take part in their first triathlon race is the idea of …
Training & Technique
Pullkick Pro, drills for using it properly
In previous articles we have already presented the arena Pull kick , a useful swimming aid combining the design of a kickboard and pullbuoy. Now it is time to take …
Triathlon & Open Water
Triathlon: everybody in the pool for winter training!
When people ask me “what if it rains?”, I always give them the same answer: triathlon is a sport for men. By that I certainly do not mean that it …
Triathlon & Open Water
It is time to train your legs!
In our previous articles we saw that a good kick is not just vital for sprinters but also for swimmers training for long-distance races. In this article we will give …
Training & Technique
The top 3 drills for freestyle sprinters!
There is certainly a whole range of drills for freestyle sprinters, but the 3 drills referred to in this article should be included in any sprint swimmer’s training plan. 1. …
Triathlon & Open Water
How to plan triathlon training sessions: winning strategies
Planning a triathlete’s season (age grouper*) can be a tricky challenge. Incorporating three sessions in the pool, three sessions on the bike and three sessions of running in one single …
Triathlon & Open Water
Early season general training
July-August is holiday and physiological recovery time. Before beginning training for the new season, it is a good idea to follow a general physical training program (out of the water) …
Triathlon & Open Water
Why triathletes should not underestimate the swim leg
The most incredible thing I have noticed during my career first as a triathlete and then as an Ironman is that triathletes almost never consider themselves to be swimmers. On …
Training & Technique
10 drills to improve your coordination
When we swim we hope that the movements we make are as close as possible to the motor project we had in mind just before we started. How close these …