Conquer the Open Water, Step 1: Flip Turns
Flip turns are the key to learning continuous swimming, an important skill for training and racing in open water. Master the flip turn with this st...
By Karen BuxtonSwimming Articles & Techniques
25 Signs You're a Marathon Swimmer
With their own jargon and training practices, it's like marathon swimmers have their own secret club. If you agree with any of these 25 descriptors...
By Steven Munatones
10 Elements of a Perfect Freestyle Stroke - Part 2
Part 2 of the top 10 things to concentrate on (not at once!) to improve and lock in your freestyle stroke.
By Alex Kostich
3 Workouts to Improve Your Swim
The winter months are an ideal time for triathletes to improve swim technique. These workouts will help you focus on form, balance and feel for the...
By Karen Buxton
How to Improve Your Breathing on the Bike
What can you do to make sure your breathing doesn't hamper your endurance? One former coach found a revolutionary way to make sure your breathing p...
By John Howard and Gina Poertner, CHES
How to Excel at the Ironman Swim
With 2500 bodies churning the water around you, there is a lot of chaos during the Ironman swim. Here are four tips to help you survive, and even e...
By Rich Strauss
Swimming Strength Training
Keep your body strong so you can swim fast and injury free all year long. These tips and exercises will help balance your muscles, prevent injuries...
Why Swim Pace Is Important
Triathletes often have one speed in the pool: fast. But pacing is just as important in the water as it is on the land.
By Michael Ricci
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