Swimming
Do You Know Your Ape Index?
Have you ever noticed that some swimmers have a long, smooth stroke while others swim equally as well with a short, fast turnover?
Fearful Of The Open Water? Try Hypnotism
Choppy water. Flailing arms And legs. Sharks. Limited visibility. Frigid temperatures. Shuddering yet?
Best Swim Tests
Learn why doing broken sets—rather than one long continuous swim—for testing is advantageous.
9 Secrets To Sighting
Triathletes spend hours in the pool practicing stroke technique, but on race day, following buoys and staying on course is important.
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Gear & Tech / SwimmingPicking Your Next Swim Fins
- By Jené Shaw
Fins promote a proper kick, give you a better position in the water, increase ankle flexibility and break up an otherwise boring swim set.
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Swimming / TrainingSwim Tip: Maximize Efficiency While Breathing
- By Sara McLarty
The simple motion of turning the head to take a breath can affect body position, causing the stroke to lose efficiency.
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Swimming / TrainingSara’s Slam: Should Beginners Self-Coach?
- By Jené Shaw
Learning to swim is often the biggest hurdle for adults getting into triathlon. With all the information out there, is a coach necessary?
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Swimming / TrainingLet’s Get Vertical
- By Sara McLarty
Vertical kicking is a challenging drill great for promoting an efficient flutter kick.
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Swimming / TrainingLearn To Love The Pool (Really!)
- By Marty Munson
Another solo swim workout? Here’s how to beat black-line boredom for good.
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Gear & Tech / SwimmingGear Bag: Storing Your Swim Equipment
- By Jené Shaw
Schlepping all your pool gear around is a lot easier with a functional mesh bag that can dry fast. Here are five great options.