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Top swimmers agree: Dryland training is essential for taking your swim to the next level. We look at five of the top swim trainers—from $60 stretch cords to $2,000 ergometer benches.

Is this "smart" swimsuit really worth the $110 price tag? We put the TYR x Whoop suit to the test.

Our editors and guest experts reveal 16 swim things on their 2022 holiday gift wish lists—from pricey tech to our favorite goggles this year and other goodies under $30.

We take a look at why you might want to use a swim snorkel, plus a few good options.

Whether it's a freezing-cold training day or a race in a tropical ocean, our guide to what to wear for open water swimming will help you pick the right gear before diving in.

Because tossing that neoprene in the dumpster is trashy.

Experienced triathletes know it’s a good idea to have a small quiver of different swim goggles for different situations. We break down what to wear and when.

The Swiss star has admitted she unknowingly wore a prohibited wetsuit in the Collins Cup and Ironman Switzerland – but no retrospective action will be taken.

Goggles are goggles, right? Nope. Our guide on what to look for in the best pair of triathlon swim goggles for you.

Members can enter to win a free open-water safety buoy/backpack from Orca!

As temperatures continue to climb and the black line at the bottom of the pool is starting to look a little too familiar, the open water is calling. We look at the best tested gear to do it safely.

Sleeveless wetsuits are cheaper, less restrictive, and cooler—but when should you wear one and why?

We hands-on review seven of the best sleeveless wetsuits for warm-water swimming.

Though it isn’t even technically a tri suit, hi-vis accents, an emergency buoy loop, and a built-in medical ID chip makes the Openwater RS1 SW one of the safest wetsuits we’ve ever tested.

A lesser-known brand, Synergy rolls out the premium rubber for its $800 Hybrid EFX3. We give it a test.

We take a detailed look at all of the features on the first Roka wetsuit available for under $300.

A new collaboration between Huub and superswimmer Andy Potts results in one of the most unusual wetsuits we’ve tried.

With so many brands, models, bells, whistles, and features on today’s techy wetsuits, where does the rubber meet the proverbial road? We help you throw out the buzzwords and focus on what really matters when you shop.

Ranging from $275 to $1,000, we hands-on review and rate nine of the best men's and women's triathlon wetsuits from 2022 and beyond.

You don't have to be screaming in pain after your long wetsuit swim.

It’s the smartest swim gadget we’ve ever seen—and we’ve put it through its paces to see just how much it can improve your swimming.

A premium wetsuit for triathletes looking to up their performance in the water

Just like anything, there are two ways to put on a triathlon wetsuit—the right way and the wrong way. Any pro will tell you that putting on a cheap wetsuit correctly is better than putting on an expensive one the wrong way.

While 99% of pool workouts are time/distance based, we look at a few alternative options and the gear you’ll need to help make you faster.

The Zen8 system includes stretch cords, an inflatable bench, and instructional videos for dryland swim training. It’s a novel setup, but it’s not perfect.

Swimming is hard. These training tools might not make you the best swimmer, but they’ll make you better.

In a pinch, wearing a surfing wetsuit in a triathlon will keep you warm during the swim leg—but it won’t do much else.

Quintana Roo’s HYDROsix2 ditches men’s and women’s sizings for 14 genderless options. Here's what works and what doesn’t.

Synergy once again defies all pricing structures with the Endorphin Thermal by creating a well-performing cold-water wetsuit that costs substantially less than its competitors.

Chemistry labs, ergonomics, thermoregulation—even the Manhattan Project (yes, that one): The research on wetsuits spans decades, but which is best?

New technology combines bone-conduction audio with a radio transmitter to stream any content from your phone while you swim—no pesky MP3 downloads required.

No amount of lotion seems to cure dry, itchy skin after swimming, especially in the winter months. What can you do?

We dig in deep on one of the best wetsuits for 2021, the crazy-flexible Zoot Wiki Wiki 2.0.

Even though winter is coming, it doesn't mean you should go inside. We look at the best wetsuits and accessories for swimming in chilly temps.

TheMagic5 goggles are the first of their kind: custom 3D-printed goggles that use AI face-scanning tech. But are Magic5 any good?

For roughly a decade, if you wanted a Roka wetsuit, you needed to shell out some big $$$$. We take a close look at the brand’s first “budget” wetsuit offering, the Roka Maverick. 

Imagine the equivalent of a smartphone or even a computer screen in front of your eyes as you swim. But is it all it’s cracked up to be?

Triathlete's guide to this season's neoprene has all of the best women's wetsuits available in 2021. We rate six great choices on fit, buoyancy, and more.

We all need a little neoprene in our tri-lives. Our guide rates some of the best men’s wetsuits in 2021 in categories that range from fit to buoyancy to warmth, and much more.

They’re the only thing standing between your precious peepers and impossible-to-see buoys or flotsam and jetsam. You best take care of those goggles.

We take a look at what makes good, basic neoprene and explore what makes the best beginner wetsuit for under $300.

Aquasphere’s new initiative, A Lens for Every Condition, helps you pick a lens specific to your training or racing light conditions.

We take a closer look at this unique pull buoy that can help bring great gains in the pool.

Find the right gear to enhance your swimming with our guide to the best training tools.

They might seem like a no-frills pair of goggles, but the Vanquishers have a lot to offer. We take a closer look.

We take a look at some of the best goggles for pool and open-water swimming.

A well-done update to a fan favorite is heavy on features (and price). We dig in on what works and what doesn’t.

We take a deep look at this race-day-only option from Orca and break down why it’s just as good for veteran swimmers as ones who struggle in the water.

Check out our 2021 women's wetsuit buyer's guide for a wide range of reviewer-tested neoprene for triathletes of all levels.

Check out our 2021 men's wetsuit buyer's guide for a wide range of reviewer-tested neoprene for triathletes of all levels.

FORM finally hits the open water with a heads-up display swim goggle that connects via a compatible smartwatch to give important stats like pace, distance, and more.

Chlorine is great for keeping pools clean. It’s not so great for your hair.

It’s a brave new world, and as pools reopen and open water becomes a little less like a polar challenge, there are a few key pieces of gear you’ll need to help you get back in the water.

Here's what you need to know before diving in.

Deluxe neoprene gets a minor makeover with Roka’s top-of-the-line Maverick X2.

Our two testers each pitted three wetsuits against each other for an epic showdown of rubber. Read on to see who floated to the top.

Walking into the office with goggle eyes after your morning swim session is less than ideal. These low maintenance skincare tips will show you how to get rid of goggle marks before they even start.

FORM’s new firmware update brings smartwatch-connected open-water GPS capabilities to their already feature-rich heads-up display goggles.

We put six men’s wetsuits through the ringer to see what works and what doesn’t.

We put six women’s wetsuits through the ringer to see what works and what doesn’t.

We take an open-water specific look at reviewing five hot goggles for 2020.

A look at the annals of neoprene.

The new Maverick X II might cost more than a season's-worth of race entries, but according to Roka this thing does everything but swim for you.

A head-to-head look at two mid/upper-end wetsuits that work very differently for two different types of swimmers.

Roka ramps up the flotation to the max with their brand-new buoyancy-focused wetsuit.

For triathletes who can’t get to a pool, there are some great options for keeping your previously ripening swim fitness from withering on the vine.

With people thinking more than ever about how to keep clean, we take a look at the best soaps and shampoos to protect swimmers from harsh chemicals.

The brand new Maverick MX wetsuit from Roka is created for the beginner to intermediate triathlete looking to spend a little more money for some extra buoyancy in strategic spots.

Wetsuit brand Quintana Roo has tripled down on their swimming bet with a new speedsuit: the Quintana Roo Hydrospeed.

Unless you came from a swimming background, it’s hard to know which swimsuit is best for triathletes. We can help.

Start small. Keep only the stuff that brings you joy--or, you know, that’s not see-through.

Next-level tech from Form goggles beams real-time (and accurate) heart rate data right in front of your eyes.

Swim technology is finally making waves and entrepreneurs are sprinting ahead to conquer it.

Forget going to the pool with your workout scribbled on soon-to-be soggy note paper—that’s so 2019.

Back in the early days of triathlon, Quintana Roo was the first brand to release a multisport-specific wetsuit.

Unapologetically excessive in its details, this suit is designed to help triathletes go super super fast on the bike while still remaining comfortable in the swim and on the run.

This is a suit that should easily cost two to three times as much as it does.

Boasting a price that’s far less than even the most basic entry level wetsuit, it’s extremely important to note that this is a very thin option for those looking for a moderate amount of float or warmth.

In terms of gear that can actually revolutionize the way we train, FORM goggles’ heads up display sits at the top of the list.

Easily the most underrated goggles of all time, these are what Maverick would wear if he went swimming.

The price is entry-level, the performance is elite.

Amp up your zest for swimming with fun, odd, inspiring quotes from characters as diverse as Winston Churchill, Michael Phelps, Mark Twain, and Jimi Hendrix.

They don’t come much funkier than a Funkita swimsuit.

We take a look at some of the most important features in the best triathlon suit for you and list a few picks.

Six suits that will make you warmer, more hydrodynamic, and floatier than ever before.

After two months of testing, former pro triathlete/college swimmer Ben Collins reviews some exciting new tech shaking up the pool.

The science behind how your wetsuit floats is rapidly changing.

The latest offering in a long line of new swim tech lights up your goggles to show your heart rate as you swim.

Though cycling—and lately running—has dominated the power headlines, new and existing technology says that power may actually help your swim too.