How to pick the best swim drills for you
Struggling to know which swim drills to do in training? Are some better than others? Andrew Sheaff has the answers to make sure every session counts
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
A simple strategy to help maintain your swim skills in races
While maintaining consistent speed and pace is key to a strong race swim, you also need to maintain excellent skills. Here’s how…
What are the benefits of taking pre-workout?
Pre-workout supplements aren’t just for gym users – endurance athletes can enjoy more powerful sessions, too…
How to find the right body position in the swim
Triathletes come in all shapes and sizes, so Andrew Sheaff is here to help you figure out and find the best body position for you…
How to organise your training to finish the swim strong
Finishing the swim strong builds momentum and confidence for the rest of the race, so how can you practise that in training? Andrew Sheaff shows you how…
The counterintuitive way to improve your swim kick endurance
Chances are you’ve been approaching your swim kick training all wrong. Andrew Sheaff explains…
How to build your swim speed and skill at the same time
Instead of focusing on swim speed or stroke counts, start focusing on speed ‘and’ stroke counts, says Andrew Sheaff. Here’s why…
How to shift your swim drill work over the course of the season
Unsure where and when to implement swim drill work into your season’s training? Andrew Sheaff has the plan…
How to use variation to improve your swim skills
Combining different strategies opens up new options, all of which will help you swim better and faster. Andrew Sheaff explains…
How long does protein last in your system and in your cupboard?
Does protein expire, and how long does it stay in your system? Here, nutrition specialist and SCI-MX’s New Product Development Manager Matthew Durkin answers these key questions…
10 ways to swim straighter
With the launch of an innovative new ‘SwimStraight’ function on Form’s Smart Swim 2 goggles, we take a deep dive into why being able to swim in a straight line is so important to open-water swimmers…
Are these the toughest short-course triathlons in the world?
Ironman racing may grab most of the ‘toughest triathlon’ headlines but short-course racing still throws up plenty of challenges to triathletes across the globe…
How long after getting a tattoo can you swim?
Just got a new tattoo and wondering how long you need to wait before you can go swimming again? Here’s triathlete and tattoo shop owner Cori James with the answers…
How many calories does swimming burn?
Caught yourself wondering how many calories swimming burns? Expert swim coach Andrew Sheaff is here with the answer
Triathlon clothing: What to wear for a triathlon
Picking the right triathlon clothing can save you precious seconds in transition and help make you more streamlined on the fly, so here’s our advice for what to wear for a triathlon
Two drills that will improve your breathing when swimming
These simple drills from top coach Andrew Sheaf will transform your breathing and, vis-à-vis, your triathlon swimming…
The simple trick that will transform your swim kick
Developing an efficient kick will help improve body position and increase speed, but many swimmers approach it wrong. Andrew Sheaff has the solution…
How to train for triathlon in your lunch break
Want to complete your first triathlon or simply find more time to train? Then here’s our guide to the many benefits to be had by training in your lunch break
How to stay injury-free before the start of race season
As you start to ramp up your training before the start of a new season the risk of injury can also increase. But with the right advice and exercises they can be easily prevented…
How to use heart rate in your swim training
Form’s new Smart Swim 2 goggles project your (accurate!) heart rate onto the goggle lens for on-the-fly feedback. It’s set to transform the performance of all levels of triathlete. We show you how…
The drill combination that will improve your catch
Three super simple drills that, when used together, will produce faster and more effective swimming. Andrew Sheaff has the advice and videos to follow…
Will walking on a torn meniscus make it worse?
Knee injuries can be painful and frustrating, but they can also be confusing. To help, senior physiotherapist Ollie Errser explores if walking on a torn meniscus will make it worse…
How to strengthen your wrists to improve your swim pull
It’s time to pinch a pair of paddles! Why? Because, says swim coach Andrew Sheaff, it’ll help build a stronger and more controlled wrist for a more efficient pull stroke…
When to use two swim drills in the same set
Swim coach Andrew Sheaff presents three ways to combine different swim drills for big performance gains
