Just for Women
We all love holidays, and they can be great for rejuvenating mind, body and soul, but sometimes the accumulated effects of too much alcohol, lots of big restaurant meals, sleep …
Fitness & Wellness
Busy parents who find it hard to exercise can sometimes take advantage of their children’s sports activities to work out at the same time and place. There’s just not enough …
Triathlon & Open Water
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 …
Fitness & Wellness
Finding the right swimming facility can make training much more enjoyable, so be sure to assess these key characteristics when choosing a pool. If you’re fortunate enough to have a …
A Swimmer's life
I am always startled to find myself swimming against athletes who manage to swim incredibly fast times in races even though they are always the slowest in the lane at …
Triathlon & Open Water
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) …
Training & Technique
We have already discussed the importance of strength training out of the water for a swimmer. We would now like to take both a theoretical and practical look at how …
Fitness & Wellness
If you’re sweltering in the city this summer, with no beach holiday in sight, here are a few ideas to help you stay cool when the temperatures soar. For centuries, …
Triathlon & Open Water
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
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 …