Training Kit

Tow floats are vital pieces of kit for open water swimming. Want to know why and which one to go for? Here's our guide to everything you need to know...

Open-water swim coach and 220 Triathlon editor Helen Webster takes a look at six of the best swim watches on the market

Love training to music and want to do exactly that in the pool? Here are nine waterproof headphones for swimming

Looking to improve your swimming and wondering what stretch cords are all about? Here we explain why you should try them – and find the best ones out there to buy now

Worried about your goggles fogging up when swimming? Then an anti-fog spray could be just what you need. Here is all the info…

Looking for a bag to take to the pool? Here are the best kit bags for swimming to buy now.

Keep your focus on the water and the dreaded swimmer's ear at bay with our pick of the best swimming ear plugs

Get more from your pool sessions by adding a kickboard to your kit bag. Here are five of the best we've found to buy online now.

Heading to the pool for the first time? Or after a break? Then there are a few bits of kit you’ll need first. Dive in to our round-up of the best swimming equipment for beginners

Keep your hair chlorine-free with our picks of the best shampoos and conditioners for swimmers

Find out the seven most important pieces of wild swimming kit for a safe open water swimming experience, and what you should be aware of when you're out in the water.

Enhance your swim training by adding a pull buoy to your kit bag. Here, we round up the best pull buoy deals around...

Adding a set of swim fins to your training bag can help make drills easier and more efficient. Here are our pick of the best swim fins for pool training...

Snorkels can help improve your balance, rotation, technique and efficiency. Ollie Willis tests four of the best

Fed up of having water go up your nose while swimming? Sounds like you need a nose clip...

Whether you're using it post-swim, to dry your feet in transition or while indoor training, having one of the best swimming towels you can find is a must. Here's some for you to consider.

Wondering which swim hand paddles are best to help you meet your swim goals? Here are some different ones to try, plus where to buy from

Protect your feet by the swimming pool and during your post-dip shower with our pick of the best sliders, flip flops and sandals

Are carbon fibre swim paddles worth the investment? Helen Webster finds out

Former national-level swimmer Ollie Willis explains the differences between finger and handle paddles and the advantages of each

Four-time Kona champion shares her hard-won tips on finding the wetsuit, goggles and other kit you need

Swim tools are an easy way to improve technique and fitness in the pool. Dan Bullock introduces 6 familiar and 6 less familiar and explains their benefits and how to use them

This snorkel from Aqua Sphere is designed to allow you to breathe whilst keeping your head in a fixed position through the water. Did our reviewer get on swimmingly with it?

This unconventional kickboard is designed to promote a streamlined position and improve body position as you kick. Did it float our boat?