Ape Index Swimming – UPDATED 2021 – A Complete Guide
Do you know those people who have a really long arm span? Well, the science behind this is called an ape index. It is calculated by how many inches your arms span for every inch of height you are. Measuring your ape index swimming score can...
Swimmers Elbow – A Complete Guide To Swimmers Elbow & Treatment
Swimmers elbow is an injury many triathletes develop when increasing their training load too fast. However, beginners are more commonly affected because of their poor technique. Affected areas include pain around the outside of the elbow and inside of the elbow. So what can you do...
How To Build Endurance Without Running? Increasing Stamina & V02 Max
Although the best way to build endurance for a runner is to run, sometimes time or injuries can keep us from hitting the pavement. So what happens when this isn't an option, is there a way to build endurance without running? Luckily, there are ways to improve...
How to Train For a Triathlon Without a Pool – Resistance Band Workouts For Triathletes
t's not uncommon for some of the athletes we coach in triathlon to have periods where they can't swim. Usually, this is because the pool is being renovated, or they are traveling with work. Luckily there are some dry land swimming exercises you can do...
Dizzy After Swimming? A Complete Guide To Vertigo From Swimming
As a triathlete, we have all gotten out of the water and felt dizzy after swimming. But what causes this? The feeling of dizziness and headaches after swimming can be caused by numerous things. In this article, we look at what causes vertigo and that dizzy...
Swim Parachute Workouts – A Complete Guide To Resistance Swim Training
Swimmers often cover thousands of meters in the water to optimize their performance and speed. However, like other endurance sports, some strength-building can make an excellent addition to your swim training program rather than adding some more mileage. To achieve the transfer ability that land-based...
Swimming Pace Clock Worksheet – UPDATED 2021
You might have seen pace clocks hanging on the wall or sitting on the deck at the side of the pool. They can be small, large, analog, or digital and considered to be quite significant for the competitive swimmer. While a lot of swimmers avoid...
CSS Swim Smooth – Critical Swim Speed Test & Training
When you look for improving your swim, the stroke technique is an important thing but the fitness is equally significant. If you don’t have good swimming fitness, you can’t sustain the technique over a long distance. For other sports, you can be as fit as...
Total Immersion Sweet Spot Drill – UPDATED 2021 – A Complete Guide
Total immersion is a training method used by swimmers to improve performance by practicing how to glide efficiently through the water. This swimming method was introduced by Terry Laughlin, a coach and multiple championship winner. It is a method where the swimmer maintains a balanced...
3 Big Fear Factors in Open Water Swimming
It’s no surprise that survey after survey shows that open water swimming is the biggest challenge for triathlon participants. In fact, it’s also the biggest factor that prevents some people from trying the sport in the first place. We’re just not designed to be naturally comfortable...