A common misconception that I hear over and over is that triathletes don’t need to work on their kick! Well that is just plain wrong! If you believe that, then I feel sad for you! I have come to the conclusion that many triathletes believe this because kicking is hard to do, it is exhausting and people hate working on things they are bad at! Lets get to work debunking that myth with these killed kick sets!
Read MoreToday we bring you the Tarzan swimming freestyle drill, which is a great drill that helps build strength in the Trapezius muscles while preparing you for open water swims and triathlons. Mastering this drill will help you improve your open water sighting skills and make you a stronger swimmer. This drill is also great for helping you work on your freestyle entry. Start swinging from the vines now!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week we are going to have some fun and really mix things up. You are going to have a ton of fun while getting a great workout. This is the perfect off season workout for all you triathletes as it will work on you strength, explosiveness and speed.
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! We are going to continue focusing on the kick this week. If you read our last post then you will know exactly why you need this in your life! If you haven’t, then you can catch up here! This week is going to make those legs burn. This is 2000 yard workout will probably have you walking on jelly legs when you get out. As always have fun, share with your friends and leave your thoughts in the comments!
Read MoreKicking! It strikes fear into the heart of many a swimmer and triathlete, yet it must be done. But why?!?!?! In my experience as a coach, I believe many athletes hate to kick because it is tiring and most people are terrible at it. Who wants to do something over and over that they are bad at? I get it, it isn’t fun.
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week is a test set to help you benchmark all the improvements you have been making by doing our Workout Wednesday swim sets every week! After doing a nice long warm up and a prep set you will be ready to rock the test set. It isn’t a very long set but it should hurt the entire time. Get ready to have some fun and push your limits!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week’s 3000 yard/meter workout is going to make your lats burn and build up that muscular endurance. There will be lots of pull work which means plenty of opportunities to work on the catch and pull phases of your stroke. Get ready to have some fun! If you do this right, then your lats are going to be feeling it. This swim session is perfect for any triathlete or swimmer! Don’t let your friends miss out so make sure you share this one with them.
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week we have another a 3000 yard/meter set that is going to make your legs burn. Today is all about fast feet and working on your shoulder mobility with some tight streamlines. Whether you are a triathlete or swimmer, you can always work on your kick. The kick is the foundation of the freestyle stroke and it deserves some love!
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