Swimming

When it comes to triathlon swimming, is it better to learn through trial and error or have a coach show you the way? Triathlete’s swim expert weighs the pros and cons of each approach.

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).

Celebrate your big day with a big birthday workout - we’ve got you covered with swim, bike, and run challenges for every athlete (and every age).

On Sept. 15, 2024, Mitchell Hutchcraft embarked on a multisport expedition from England to Mt. Everest. He has swum across the English Channel, biked through 18 countries, and run from India to Nepal. Only the trek up Everest remains.

Not everyone can flip turn in the pool - and that's OK. Check out our guide to open turns.

Do you know how to handle various open-water currents in a triathlon swim leg? A 30-year veteran swim coach explains the seven keys to success.

Learning and applying the elements of a strong, efficient freestyle swim stroke is the key to easily gliding through the swim portion of your next triathlon.

We speak to researchers who have spent 40 years attempting to unlock the secrets of swimming—and reveal four absolute truths (and many more mysteries) they've uncovered along the way.

A new study suggests cold-water immersion can provide substantial relief from menstrual and menopausal symptoms - we talk with the experts about the whys and hows of cold-water swimming for women.

Coach Andrew Sheaff explains exactly why some swim sets have short rest intervals and others have long rest intervals - and how to time yours perfectly for the workout you're doing today.

You're not imagining it - swimming really is harder when your pool's water temps are outside of the norm. Adjust your swim sessions with these tips from coach Andrew Sheaff.

Get your swimming on track with this training plan from Coach Megan Melgaard.

Triathletes looking to predict a race-day swim split off times clocked in the pool should read this first.

Your race has an 800-meter swim, so you swam 800 meters in the pool. Does that mean you're ready to do your triathlon? Coach Julie Dunkle explains why there's (way) more to it than that.

The fastest moment in the pool is when you push off the wall. Put your body in a streamline position to take advantage of this free speed - our illustrated guide will show you how.

A former open-water world championship medalist and pro triathlete says that beginners have been taught to triathlon swim incorrectly, here coach Sara McLarty outlines the skills you actually need for success.

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.

An open-water world championship medalist and former pro triathlete makes a strong case that most new triathlete swimmers are being done a dangerous disservice.

We talk to the recent winner of Ironman Lake Placid and Ironman Maryland to learn the secrets to her rapid ascent in tri.

In swimming, cutting drag is the best way to get faster. A new study says mental drag - caused by using social media pre-workout - should be the first to go.

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.

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.

Boost your aerobic endurance in this speedy swim workout from coach Sarah McLarty.

Enjoy the Games this summer, but remember when to hold your tongue.

Check out Brittany Bevis's author page.

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.

Start by determining the best stroke technique for you.

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

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.

Check out Jené Shaw's author page.

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.

Check out Kurt Hoy's author page.

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.