Norseman publish swim safety code with video Q+A
The iconic race has published a ‘swim code’, designed to keep open-water swimmers safe and have released a video Q&A to explain more about it.
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Can you go open-water swimming in England?
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
How to keep your swim fitness up out of the water
Tri coach Joel Enoch explains how you can work on your aerobic endurance, strength, technique, muscular endurance, power and threshold on dry land
How to restart your swim training when lockdown eases
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…
Front crawl swim session: Improve your pulling power
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
How to get more out of your swim kick by doing less
You don’t necessarily need to kick more to go faster, but an improved kick will save you energy. Here’s how…
How to improve your swim kick on dry-land
Here are three land-based swim drills that will improve your leg kick in front crawl
Strength training for swimming: 6 key gym exercises
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
Chrissie Wellington on… Swim training out of the pool
The four-time Ironman champion provides some key drills and gym exercises to keep your swimming on track
Covid-19 dry-land swim training ideas and videos for the home
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
Improve your swim at home with these dry-land workouts
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
Front crawl: what are the different stages of the stroke?
Greg Whyte explains the sequence of a good front crawl stroke and shares his top tips and drills
What muscles do you use in front crawl?
Swimming front crawl is a great low-impact workout for the whole body. Here are the key muscles it particularly targets and tones
Swim session: how to improve your body position in front crawl
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
Improve your sprint-distance swim
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
Swimming with paddles: a training session to develop power
Performance coach Richard Smith explains how to use hand paddles correctly in order to give your stroke an early-season power boost
Swim session: Improve your turns
Gain ‘free speed’ for next season by perfecting your pool turns this winter
Winter mixed swim stroke workout
Strengthen your race-day front crawl by swimming mixed-stroke sets this winter and reap the rewards come next season
How to improve your swim strength, stamina and speed with Swim Smooth
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
How to maximise your pool time to improve your swim
Specific session goals, regular intervals and shorter efforts are the secrets to an improved swim.
Front crawl: How to get more out of each stroke
Super streamline your swim stroke this winter for faster swim times next season
Cold-water swimming: How to acclimatise for an extreme triathlon or late-season swimming
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
Swimming: why is breaststroke slower than front crawl?
Breaststroke speed versus front crawl speed: John Wood explains why swimming breaststroke is slower than swimming front crawl, due to its increased resistance
How to adapt your breaststroke for open water
Swim breaststroke? John Wood explains how to develop an effective stroke for open water
