Whether you are a coached or self-taught swimmer, it’s important to “go back to the basics” and focus on proper technique in training. Giving extra attention to proper form will help correct stroke errors, improve efficiency in the water, and minimize injury in training.
Let’s face it – preparing for an open water swim in the controlled environment of a swimming pool can be a game-changer. It’s where we fine-tune our techniques, build endurance, and boost our confidence. So, grab your swim cap and goggles, and let’s dive into some essential drills to prepare you for the challenges of the open water.
In this article, we will discuss the importance of swimming drills for improving your front crawl, explain why focusing on freestyle is essential in triathlons, and provide a list of four highly effective swimming drills to enhance your freestyle stroke.
Triathletes are no strangers to gear! There always seems to be a new multisport watch, power meter, or pair of running shoes out there, and of course, we want it all. But what are the bare necessities for training? Triathlon swim coach Ryan Taylor breaks it down.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an elite swimmer. Having a good triathlon wetsuit makes all the difference with open-water swimming. But with so many swimwear brands to choose from, it can be difficult to wade through all of the options.
No matter what distance an athlete’s A-race is, race-specific workouts are an important part of an athlete’s tool kit. Race-specific swim workouts are the focus of this article and below are examples of workouts for different triathlon distances.
“Our mission is to create swimming goggles that eliminate the distractions that prevent anyone from being at one with the water,” says co-founder Barfred. “By enabling people to be fully immersed in the act of swimming, we help create an environment where all there is to focus on is themselves and the water.” In triathlete terms, that means no leaks and comfort so you can focus on having the best swim and best race.
Swimskin suits, also known as “swimskins” or “speed suits,” are like a second skin for swimmers and triathletes. For warm water conditions or events that don’t allow wetsuits, swim skin suits are a preferred alternative to neoprene wetsuits.
Triathlon goggles – or open-water swimming goggles – are preferred for their ability to improve visibility, protection, speed, and comfort. They’re designed to help you see better so you can stay streamlined and maintain a faster and more efficient form.
This 3-part blog series was contributed by triathlon swim coach Andrew Sheaff of Mastering Flow. This is Part III of the series. Refer back to Part …
In this article, coach Andrew Sheaff describes the key principles for effective swimming and how to begin to use these principles to improve your swimming.
Swimming is an excellent form of exercise that can provide a full-body workout, improve cardiovascular health, and increase muscle strength and endurance. For triathletes, swimming …
To help create some clarity, I’m going to provide you with a simple framework that you can use to improve your swimming over time. You will swim faster and easier if you can accomplish these three steps.
Swimming is one of those exercises where you use virtually every muscle. That’s why, without proper training, you’ll struggle to reach your potential as a …
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I have heard it many times over ‘I need to save my legs for the bike’ or ‘there’s no point kicking, I wear a wetsuit anyway’ or ‘kicking is just a waste of energy’. I even know of a triathlon club (which will remain nameless!) that does all its swim sessions with pull-buoys, such is the strength of feeling that freestyle kicking is unnecessary.
Perhaps you’ve ever gulped a mouthful of water whilst open water swimming. If so, then you’ve experienced first-hand how different breathing mechanics can be in …
Summarized in simple terms, scapular winging is a movement dysfunction of the shoulder blade. A normally functioning scapula rests on the rib cage during all …
If you’re familiar with legendary swim coach Terry Laughlin and his groundbreaking system Total Immersion Swimming, then you’re probably well aware of the profound methodology …
The Tubing Drill, demonstrated in the video below by 4-time Olympian Sheila Taormina, is a highly-effective out-of-the-pool swimming drill that can help you generate a more …
In the winter of 2012, I took-up cross country (skate) skiing. As a northern Michigan triathlete who’s accustomed to long winters, I had a good …