10 ways to swim straighter
With the launch of an innovative new ‘SwimStraight’ function on Form’s Smart Swim 2 goggles, we take a deep dive into why being able to swim in a straight line is so important to open-water swimmers…
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How long after getting a tattoo can you swim?
Just got a new tattoo and wondering how long you need to wait before you can go swimming again? Here’s triathlete and tattoo shop owner Cori James with the answers…
How many calories does swimming burn?
Caught yourself wondering how many calories swimming burns? Expert swim coach Andrew Sheaff is here with the answer
What’s a good swimming pace?
Want to know how your swim speed compares in triathlon racing? Andrew Sheaff considers all factors to help you focus on what you might need to do to get faster…
Two drills that will improve your breathing when swimming
These simple drills from top coach Andrew Sheaf will transform your breathing and, vis-à-vis, your triathlon swimming…
The simple trick that will transform your swim kick
Developing an efficient kick will help improve body position and increase speed, but many swimmers approach it wrong. Andrew Sheaff has the solution…
How to use heart rate in your swim training
Form’s new Smart Swim 2 goggles project your (accurate!) heart rate onto the goggle lens for on-the-fly feedback. It’s set to transform the performance of all levels of triathlete. We show you how…
The drill combination that will improve your catch
Three super simple drills that, when used together, will produce faster and more effective swimming. Andrew Sheaff has the advice and videos to follow…
How to strengthen your wrists to improve your swim pull
It’s time to pinch a pair of paddles! Why? Because, says swim coach Andrew Sheaff, it’ll help build a stronger and more controlled wrist for a more efficient pull stroke…
When to use two swim drills in the same set
Swim coach Andrew Sheaff presents three ways to combine different swim drills for big performance gains
Why fatigue is great for learning swim skills
Working on skills when you’re tired is valuable for several reasons, as swim coach Andrew Sheaff explains here…
How to get more out of your swim drills
Doing the same drills over and over can become boring and won’t improve your swimming. But the solution isn’t to find more drills, it’s to make the same drills more difficult. Here’s how…
Simple steps to write a great swim workout
Writing a swim workout can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Andrew Sheaff provides some simple steps to follow…
How to improve swim skill transfer
Are you finding that your drill work isn’t transferring into your swimming? The problem could be how you’re using those drills. Andrew Sheaff explains…
How to improve your Ironman swim
Just because the swim in a long-distance triathlon is less than 10% of the total doesn’t mean you should ignore training for it in favour of the other two disciplines says Andrew Potter. Here he explains the importance of a successful Ironman swim and how to get faster…
One simple step to make your swim sessions more productive
To make meaningful progress in the pool takes time, but with time in limited supply for many triathletes what’s the best way to focus your session? Andrew Sheaff has the answers…
How to use your legs properly while you swim
To get better at using your legs while swimming, you need to alternate kicking and swimming as often as possible. Andrew Sheaff explains…
Jan Frodeno’s top swim tips
The multiple Ironman world champ, Jan Frodeno, on how you can become a faster swimmer, The Magic 5 and why it’s time to ditch the toys
How to get rid of a stuffy nose after swimming
Tried ear plugs, hay fever tablets and all other remedies, to no avail? Read on to find out how to get rid of a stuffy nose after swimming…
How to train for your first 3.8km swim
Going long for the first time? John Wood explains how to train for your first long-distance swim
How to use a swim leg band correctly
Swimming with a band can be a very useful training tool, but it can also be quite hard. Andrew Sheaff explains how to do it easily and effectively…
A quick trick for more swim speed
Want to improve both your swim speed and your stroke length in no time at all and without any special equipment or expertise? We thought so…
How science can help us swim faster
Getting faster is the dream for most athletes – but when it comes to swimming, what are the factors working for and against us? From hydrodynamics to marginal gains, we explore how to generate speed in water
How to swim well without needing swim aids
Are you too reliant on swimming with fins and pull buoys in training? Worried you’ll start sinking? Andrew Sheaff has the drills to make you less swim-aid dependent…
