Tag Archives : Swimming

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Whether it’s swimming, running, or biking, make sure you are doing a proper warm down. Most masters swim teams I have been on do a lousy job implementing a warm down into workouts. It’s especially important after you have done sprints and large-effort swims to do at least a few lengths of easy swimming before [...]

I often get asked about what type of weights or strength training helps the most in swimming. The answer is that gaining muscle strength in general, such as working the triceps, will not help you to swim faster (especially when we’re taking distances of 1K or longer!). However, triathletes and open water swimmers can make improvements by working the core muscles (abs, back, hips). This means [...]

When it comes to burning calories, swimming tends to fall in the middle of running and cycling for workout efficiency. Running tends to burn the most calories per minute, while biking would burn the least of the 3 triathlon legs. However, the amount of calories burned in swimming will depend on your stroke technique, and of course the type of workout you are doing. Keep in mind, efficiency is what [...]

In this episode, we’ll cover: Swimming and Golf: How are they similar and what can triathletes learn from this? Question of the week: How to avoid sinking hips References: Fins, snorkel, and Freestyler paddles can be found at www.finisinc.com for 20% off using discount code ‘aggies20′. The Triathlon Summit, free interview with Kevin Koskella Triathlon Summit Interview with Tri Swim [...]

Especially as a beginner swimmer, it can be difficult to measure your progress in the pool. Most triathletes tend to get caught up in how fast they are going. “My 400 time is too slow!” “My base interval is too much!” “I’m the slowest in my group! Old ladies are passing me up!” Being obsessed with any of the above can lead to discouragement in swimming. Also, [...]

What you need to know about kicking for your next triathlon swim. Notes from show: Get Zoomers Z2 fins at 20% off from www.swimyourbest.com, use code ‘aggies’ at checkout. Music: The Crystal Method, “The Bones Theme”    Kicking in Freestyle [11:26m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The Essential Triathlon Swimming DVD from www.triswimcoach.com. This video features swimming drills in the pool, open water tips and advice, and how to set up a training plan for any length triathlon swim. Check out triswimcoach.com for more info and to order! SUBSCRIBE GET 5 FREE ONLINE SWIM LESSONS BY SIGNING UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER! Name: Email:

I’m working on a new product currently to make it easier for swimmers to not just remember specific helpful swimming drills, but to have a description and a picture or two to bring with them to the pool. And, of course, these drill cards will be waterproof! There will likely be a total of 10 cards with a drill on the front and the back. There will be tabs so you can quickly flip to a specific [...]

In light of all the questions I get related to what to do to build strength for swimming, I have decided to create a dvd on strength training for triathlon, with a swimming emphasis. I am currently consulting with some top personal trainers to develop the ideal program that will help triathletes gain strength for swimming, with the ability to just spend 20-30 minutes a couple of times a week, targeting [...]