Swim Training

The scratchy truth behind pool, lake, and ocean itch.

How much benefit could you get from an intensive week of swimming and relaxing in a far-flung destination?

Are your sets dragging on (and on, and onnnn)? Beat boredom with these three fun swim workouts (including one with a hot tub warm-up).

The “Australian Exit” is a term with mysterious origins but very real repercussions for triathletes on race day. Read what it is and why it matters.

Physical therapist Jennie Hansen explains why your feet can sometimes cramp while swimming, plus six exercises to banish foot cramps for good.

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.

Injury, illness, pool closures, the off-season - there are plenty of reasons why you might not be logging laps right now. Here's what to know about how quickly you lose swim fitness - and how to get it back in a jiff.

Don't be that triathlete.

Olympian and world champion Andy Potts talks about why the swim is still a huge part of any triathlon, and gives a five-day plan to rekindle your focus on the oft-neglected first leg.

Our swim expert has pulled her six favorite things to help make the yards fly by this season.

Instead of suffering through the swim to get to the bike and run, learn to embrace this first crucial leg and set yourself up for a successful triathlon.

In this set from coach Sara McLarty, your pull buoy is going to get just as much of a workout as you are.

While you might not win the race in the swim, you can definitely lose it.

It’s hard to make gains in all three sports at once, but focusing on one sport for an extended period—especially at this time of year—can really help you up your game. Here’s how.

No time to get to the pool? A high-quality 15-minute workout on the Vasa is better than skipping your swim training altogether. 

Why you get stomach ache after swimming - and what you can do to feel better, fast.

Your swim practice should change multiple times during the year.

Exiting the open water is an often overlooked part of the transition from swim to bike. Sara McLarty thinks about the swim exit in 6 steps.

Sara McLarty explains why staying hydrated during your swim sessions is just as important as on the bike and run.

Alternative motivators for getting in the pool this winter.

Swimming technique, balance, body position and hip rotation are important elements of the freestyle swim stroke.

Chlorine kills a lot of bad stuff, but frequent swim training can still pose some pesky health concerns.

Sara McLarty recommends these three tips for helping you get a better kick in the water.

Sara McLarty explains why you don't necessarily have to spend hours and hours in the pool to become a better freestyle swimmer.

To become a faster swimmer in time for the upcoming triathlon season, now is a great time to focus on both strength and stroke technique.

Swim coach Earl Walton breaks down five essential swim drills to help you become a better triathlete.

Train better and race better with this triathlon advice from Multisport World NYC, hosted by Dr. Jordan D. Metzl and Triathlete magazine.

Swim paddles are unique training tools that help swimmers find the optimal hand position while improving strength. This swimming gear review focuses on the Finis PT Paddle.

Many of us have found ourselves out of the water for lengthy spells during the pandemic. Swim coach and former professional triathlete Sara McLarty has exercises to help improve your swimming when you can't get in your local pool.