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Triathlete’s Guide to Swim Paddles

Swimming Paddles available on Amazon Swimming aids can be a valuable asset in any triathlete’s/swimmer’s arsenal, helping you increase efficiency, ensure correct swim mechanics, and improve overall strength and technique.  One of the most popular aids used is the swimming paddle, however, it is also one of the most misunderstood. Correct use of swimming paddlesContinue reading “Triathlete’s Guide to Swim Paddles”

Winter Swimming Technique

Swimming in the colder months may not be the most enjoyable, but the winter is a very important time for making improvements to your swimming performance. During race season it is often difficult to focus on improving your technique stroke while you’re also working on building endurance, which is why the off season is prefectContinue reading “Winter Swimming Technique”

Tips for Open Water Swimming

When speaking to those new to triathlon, a common concern for many is the swim element, especially any events with an open water swim.  Moving from the comfort of an indoor swimming pool to the unknown of a lake, river or sea swim, can be quite daunting for any newbie. In a pool you haveContinue reading “Tips for Open Water Swimming”