Triathlon & Open Water
What if the water is cold? Tips for avoiding unpleasant surprises
When preparing for an open-water race, a swimmer must try and control as many factors as possible, everything from their training in the water to nutrition. Unfortunately, there is one …
Training & Technique
3 tips for a faster turn
Turns can give you an incredible advantage if performed properly. A well-executed turn will allow you to accelerate after pushing off the wall so that you reach the right speed …
Triathlon & Open Water
Find out the 5 tools a triathlete must always have in their bag
It is often said that you can tell a woman’s personality from what she carries in her bag… adapting that to triathletes, we might say that: “tell us what you …
Training & Technique
Learn all the different ways of using the Swim Keel!
The Swim Keel is an innovative arena training aid that will soon become an essential part of your training sessions. The Swim Keel is an innovative training aid patented by …
Training & Technique
Let’s learn how to turn
Just as important as working on your technical swimming skills, it is vital there is almost no break while performing turns for a training session to be really effective. In …
Training & Technique
Swimming technique: 360° butterfly leg kick
An exercise to improve your feel for the water suitable for all ages. Everything complicated about being in the water can be summed up in the various aspects of the …
Training & Technique
How to write a training plan
An arena coach explains how to write a training plan. Here are all the tips you need to devise a training session to make the most of your time. In …
Training & Technique
The Long-distance Swimmer
What are the distinctive traits of an endurance athlete? What should you focus on in training? Just like a sprinter, an endurance athlete – somebody who churns out long distances …
Training & Technique
Not much time for training? Here are some exercises (in and out of the pool) specially for you! PART 4
Combined physical fitness/swim work-out by the pool for beginners and time-crunched swimmers Here is the fourth session designed for people who can only dedicate a few hours a week to …
Triathlon & Open Water
Everything you need to know about the triathlon
Are you thinking about doing a triathlon? This is where you start. Learn the basics! The Triathlon is an individual multi-discipline sport consisting of a swim, bike ride and run, …
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