The Best Hand Position For Swimming
Which of these hand positions is best for swimming? Read on to find out.
Which of these hand positions is best for swimming? Read on to find out.
Do you just hop right into the pool and go? You could be leaving speed on the table—or worse yet, tempting injury. Use these demonstration videos to warm up the right way before a swim.
A 3-week plan for returning to swimming after a few weeks (or months, or years) out of the water.
Breathing to both sides of your body becomes even more important when you move from the pool to the open water.
Swimming fast can be simplified into a physics equation.
If you’re new to triathlon, these four swim workouts for beginners are crucial in helping you build the special skills you need.
Looking for a little (legal) assist in the swim leg of your next race? Data scientist Alfredo Molinas breaks down the stats to find the fastest Ironman and 70.3 swim courses.
Seriously, stop peeing in the pool, you sickos.
We're well acquainted with the idea of riding and running with power, but what does this mean when it comes to swim training?
Not all swim drills will actually help improve your stroke, but these top tips will help you find the right ones for you.
The Paralympic bronze medalist has a goal of teaching more than 1 million people to swim each year.
Enjoy the Games this summer, but remember when to hold your tongue.
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You've logged endless hours in the water, but now you're ready to test your legs on dry land.
Swim coach and founder of Tower26 Gerry Rodrigues takes a look at some of the key training concepts behind his triathlon swimming program.
Plus, the Norseman research head has insight into what they learn in extreme conditions.
We uncover the secret to Katie Ledecky's chocolate milk greatness, but—spoiler alert—you're not going to master it overnight.
You’re swimming with your body, but what about the rest of you?
If some pools seem fast, it might not be just in your head. A number of factors contribute to making a pool fast or slow.
Here's what you need to know before diving in.
Ready to become a better swimmer? Struggling to get back to swimming after pool closures? Don't miss this advice from triathlon swim coach Gerry Rodrigues.
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.
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.
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Professional triathlete Ben Hoffman recently took the title at Ironman Boise 70.3 and swam in water at a frigid 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Check out more swim suits and models in the next issue of Triathlete magazine. On sale June 14.
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.
Swimming because it is healthy may just sink in Tempe, AZ because of water quality issues.
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A bilateral-breathing athlete is better prepared for many open-water situations; Wind, waves, chop and spray
A New Zealand triathlete came face-to-face with an orca whale.
Your next workout may do more to help you bounce back than compression socks, ice baths, etc.
The fact is, although the majority of our fellow endurance athletes are welcoming and understanding, every endurance sport has its fair share of snotty participants who think they are better than others.