Yes you can go open water swimming in England, says Swim England, now the government has eased some lockdown restrictions. They, along with the BTF and the Royal Life Saving Society UK, have released this statement with key safety advice
Tri coach Joel Enoch explains how you can work on your aerobic endurance, strength, technique, muscular endurance, power and threshold on dry land
With a third of the world in lockdown because of Covid-19, there are a lot of us triathletes unable to swim in our local pools and waterways. But when the lockdown eases and the pools start to reopen, we need to restart our swim training carefully, and not go crazy, says John Wood. Here’s how…
If you’re lucky enough to be able to still swim during this pandemic this session will help you develop a connection with the water, so that every stroke takes you that little bit further
You don’t necessarily need to kick more to go faster, but an improved kick will save you energy. Here’s how…
Here are three land-based swim drills that will improve your leg kick in front crawl
The following exercises have been designed to increase your range of motion and power so that every swim stroke you make becomes more dynamic and helps you cover more distance
The four-time Ironman champion provides some key drills and gym exercises to keep your swimming on track
Don’t let coronavirus impact your swim training. Check out these videos for dry-land swim workout ideas, so your swim doesn’t suffer during the current pandemic
If you can’t get to the pool for whatever reason you can still work on your swim strength. Here to help you build crucial swim endurance is Andy Blow
Greg Whyte explains the sequence of a good front crawl stroke and shares his top tips and drills
Swimming front crawl is a great low-impact workout for the whole body. Here are the key muscles it particularly targets and tones
An improved body position in the water can set a strong foundation to make the rest of your stroke feel easier. Here’s John Wood with the perfect session for improving that all-important body position
Sick of being last man Charlie out of the water? We’ve got the drills and tips you need to improve your sprint-distance swim and be ready for the bike leg
Performance coach Richard Smith explains how to use hand paddles correctly in order to give your stroke an early-season power boost
Gain ‘free speed’ for next season by perfecting your pool turns this winter
Strengthen your race-day front crawl by swimming mixed-stroke sets this winter and reap the rewards come next season
Swim Smooth have established themselves as a leading pioneer in swim coaching. Here are they share their essential drills, and advice to improve your swim strength, stamina and speed
Specific session goals, regular intervals and shorter efforts are the secrets to an improved swim.
Super streamline your swim stroke this winter for faster swim times next season
Want to race – or train – in cold water? Here’s the science behind what happens to your body when you’re immersed in cold(er) water — and how the right kit can help you cope with the extreme conditions
Breaststroke speed versus front crawl speed: John Wood explains why swimming breaststroke is slower than swimming front crawl, due to its increased resistance
Swim breaststroke? John Wood explains how to develop an effective stroke for open water
Top age-grouper Janine Doggett explains how to prepare for tough, cold and choppy swims
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