How to teach yourself to change gear in the water
Racing triathlon is rarely single-paced, so you need to be able to change gear to respond to what’s going on around you. Here’s how to learn to do that in the swim
Andrew Sheaff
How to optimise your timing for a faster swim
Looking to boost your swim speed? Here’s a simple trick to help you do exactly that…
How to pull straight and effectively though the water
A straight-arm pull is now considered the fastest way to swim freestyle, but triathletes struggle to make it work. Here Andrew Sheaff explains the real reason you can’t pull straight and how to fix it
How to get the perfect arm stroke for a triathlon swim
Struggling to know where and how to place your arm through the water as you pull through a stroke? Swim coach Andrew Sheaff cuts through the complexity to present his three simple rules to help you slice through the water in super quick time…
How to make your swim drills more challenging
Bored of doing the same old swim drills over and over again? Swim coach Andrew Sheaff shows you how to make simple changes that will increase the challenge and improve your swim
How to turn one pair of paddles into three for a better swim catch
Coach Andrew Sheaff is your swim magician, who here shows you how to turn one pair of paddles into three to improve your feel for the water and move through it more efficiently
How to use a kickboard to improve your swim technique
Kickboards shouldn’t be limited to kick sets and developing leg fitness, says swim coach Andrew Sheaff. In fact, used effectively, they can help improve your fundamental swim skills. Here’s how…
How to make progress in every swim session
Making every session count is the aim for all triathletes. But how do you actually do that in practice? Well, says swim coach Andrew Sheaff, all you need are two questions…
What to expect from technical change in your swim
Creating technical change in your swim can be hard, but swim coach Andrew Sheaff is here to show you how to set your expectations appropriately and trust in the end goal…
How to stop wiggling in your swim
Are you a wiggler? Chances are, as a triathlete, you do indeed wiggle in the water. So how can you stop it and create a more streamlined, and therefore faster, swim? Andrew Sheaff has the solutions…
Why you need to build a broader base fitness
Ignore swim speed and technique at your peril during the base phase, says coach Andrew Sheaff. Here’s why he thinks both things are vital to your base training…
How to combine drills and full-stroke swimming
To make the most of drill work, says top US swim coach Andrew Sheaff, you need to organise your sessions in a systematic way. Here’s the how and why…
When’s best to do swim drills in a session?
Drills are an important part of swim training but is there an optimum time to do them within your session? Yes, says swim coach Andrew Sheaff, who introduces the concept of ‘technical recovery’…
Simple tricks to help triathletes improve their swim skills
Know what you need to improve in your swim but struggling to do it? Andrew Sheaff shares the simple tricks that will help you make the changes you need
How to use a swim snorkel correctly
Using a snorkel in your triathlon swim training can help you focus on skills, but how do you use one properly to make sure you’re getting the full benefit? Andrew Sheaff explains…
How to use video feedback to improve your swimming
While not everyone has access to a coach, the majority of triathletes will have access to a smartphone… aka a great swim-feedback tool. Andrew Sheaff explains how to use it to improve your swim performance
How to keep track of your swim progress
If you want to make progress in your swim you have to measure that progress regularly, says swim coach Andrew Sheaff. Here are his three simple metrics to make sure you’re moving in the right direction
How to keep your shoulders healthy for swimming
Taking good care of your shoulders before and during your swim is essential to avoid any injuries that could derail your season. Andrew Sheaff explains how…
How to improve your feel for the water
Feel the water and swim faster – it really is that simple. But how do you actually ‘feel’ water? Swim coach Andrew Sheaff explains…
How to get out of a swim speed rut
Swimming consistently but not getting any faster? It’s a common problem but one that can be easily fixed. US swim coach Andrew Sheaff has the answers…
How to reduce excessive kicking when swimming
Feel like you’re kicking too much and suffering because of it? Here’s how to reduce the amount of kicking in your swim
