Swim

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?

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.

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?

As temperatures continue to climb, pool schedules continue to be difficult, and open water still reigns as the king of tri improvement, we look at the gear you need to do it safely.

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

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.