Happy Workout Wednesday! This week we are working on improving our vo2 max and flutter kicking This is perfect for swimmers and triathletes who are looking to take their fitness to the next level. Get ready for some heart pumping action with this workout! As always have fun, share with your friends and leave your thoughts in the comments!
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 working to red line it the entire main set! This is perfect for swimmers and triathletes who need to kick it into high gear when they are exhausted. This workout is a little on the longer side but the main set is 1800 yards/meters. Bring your friends so you can suffer together! If they hate you when it is over, then were they ever really your friend? As always have fun, share with your friends and leave your thoughts in the comments!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week is all about going fast! There are very few things for swimmers and triathletes that are more fun than getting to let it all go and swim as fast as possible. This workout is short and it will go by quick because it is so much fun! The main set is 1500 yards/meters of all out swimming but it is broken into 25s so it will be a breeze. Get ready to rock!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week is all about working hard and then kicking it up another gear when you think you can’t! This workout is short and it will go by quick because it is so much fun! At 3000 yards/meters, it is perfect to bang out before work or during lunch!
Read MoreHere comes a great swim tip sure to enhance your next vacation! When you are traveling and planning to do an open water swim, make sure you learn about all the hazards of the swim spot. How do you do that you ask. Well it is very simple. This is a list of a few ways you can learn all about the hazards of the swim spot you are traveling to. You can use this information to then make a decision as to whether it is safe to swim there for your ability or not.
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week is all about going fast! This workout is short and sweet at 2000 yards/meters which makes it perfect to bang out before work or during lunch! Everything is short with plenty of rest, so don’t hold back. Don’t forget to have some fun with this swim workout and it is much more enjoyable with friends! As always have fun, share with your friends and leave your thoughts in the comments!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week we are going to have some fun with wall kicking! This workout will have you breathing heavy and working hard from start to finish. It is only 2400 yards/meters so it is perfect for a lunch time swim set. The goal with each piece of the main set is to really burn out your legs over the course of those short sprint wall kicking efforts. The off season is the perfect time for all you triathletes to work your legs. Don’t forget to have some fun with this swim workout and it is much more enjoyable with friends!
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 MoreOver the past 10 years I have worked with several athletes who were new to triathlon and swimming. One of the first questions I always get from these people is what equipment will I need for swim training over the next several months. This article will hopefully serve as a quick guide to some of the basic swim equipment you will need to get you started into the wonderful world of swimming! If you are new to swimming or triathlon, then I hope this quick equipment guide will speed you on your way.
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!
Read MoreHave you ever looked at a workout and thought “What the heck does that mean?” Well don’t worry, we have all been there. Even seasoned swimmers and triathletes have these moments from time to time. Coaches can use slightly different terminology which certainly adds to the confusion. I have created this quick glossary of basic swim training vocabulary with the hopes that you will read your next workout with the confidence that you will do exactly what you are supposed to. This is by no means an all encompassing list but it will certainly get you going. If there is a term you have seen over and over but still have no idea what it means, please put it in the comments and we will add it to the list! Hopefully you find it helpful!
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!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week we have another quick 2200 yard/meter set that is really going to make you push the pace and work your lactate threshold. Triathletes and swimmers can both benefit from a set like today because there is no reason to hold back. Let’s have some fun!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! If you are a triathlete or open water swimmer looking for a great workout to get you super fast and jacked out of your mind, then your prayers have been answered. This quick 2000 yard/meter swim session is perfect if you are short on time and want to mix things up.
Read MoreSometimes work can get in the way of your swimming! If you have to travel for work and there are no regular pools around to train in, then you are going to have to get creative! If you are a swimmer or triathlete on the go and you find that you are running into this issue, then I have the solution for you! This video shows you how I get my workouts in when I have to travel for business.
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