What is masters swimming?
Heard the term ‘masters swimming’ a fair bit but don’t know what is it, and who it is aimed at? John Wood explains all you need to know about masters swimming
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10 of the best ways to lose your dignity when entering water
Is it possible to enter water with poise and precision? asks Martyn Brunt Or should you just accept all dignity will be lost?
Which part of the front crawl swim stroke is most important for developing speed?
Want to get faster in the swim? John Wood explains the best part of the front crawl stroke to work on
Overcome your open-water swimming fears
Ultra triathlete Claire Smith of Brutal Events shares how she battles her fears of the open water when tackling some of the world’s toughest events, and how you can too
How to build a solid swim foundation
A solid swim foundation will pay dividends when racing returns, so focus your training time on the right areas and get ready to swim stronger and faster says John Wood
Can swimming help my running?
Yes, swimming can help you improve your run says John Wood. Here’s how
How can I strengthen my shoulders for swimming front crawl?
Strengthening the shoulders is important for improving front crawl performance, but it should also complement your swim training and not put you at greater risk of injury, says physiotherapist Daniel Phillpot
How do you prepare for open-water swimming?
Open-water swimming is good for your triathlon fitness, your state of mind and your soul. James Witts explains how to safely make the most of every different body of water now the current restrictions have been lifted in England
Norseman publish swim safety code with video Q+A
The iconic race has published a ‘swim code’, designed to keep open-water swimmers safe and have released a video Q&A to explain more about it.
Can you go open-water swimming in England?
Yes you can go open water swimming in England, says Swim England, now the government has eased some lockdown restrictions. They, along with the BTF and the Royal Life Saving Society UK, have released this statement with key safety advice
How to keep your swim fitness up out of the water
Tri coach Joel Enoch explains how you can work on your aerobic endurance, strength, technique, muscular endurance, power and threshold on dry land
How to restart your swim training when lockdown eases
With a third of the world in lockdown because of Covid-19, there are a lot of us triathletes unable to swim in our local pools and waterways. But when the lockdown eases and the pools start to reopen, we need to restart our swim training carefully, and not go crazy, says John Wood. Here’s how…
Front crawl swim session: Improve your pulling power
If you’re lucky enough to be able to still swim during this pandemic this session will help you develop a connection with the water, so that every stroke takes you that little bit further
How to get more out of your swim kick by doing less
You don’t necessarily need to kick more to go faster, but an improved kick will save you energy. Here’s how…
How to improve your swim kick on dry-land
Here are three land-based swim drills that will improve your leg kick in front crawl
Strength training for swimming: 6 key gym exercises
The following exercises have been designed to increase your range of motion and power so that every swim stroke you make becomes more dynamic and helps you cover more distance
Chrissie Wellington on… Swim training out of the pool
The four-time Ironman champion provides some key drills and gym exercises to keep your swimming on track
Covid-19 dry-land swim training ideas and videos for the home
Don’t let coronavirus impact your swim training. Check out these videos for dry-land swim workout ideas, so your swim doesn’t suffer during the current pandemic
Improve your swim at home with these dry-land workouts
If you can’t get to the pool for whatever reason you can still work on your swim strength. Here to help you build crucial swim endurance is Andy Blow
Front crawl: what are the different stages of the stroke?
Greg Whyte explains the sequence of a good front crawl stroke and shares his top tips and drills
What muscles do you use in front crawl?
Swimming front crawl is a great low-impact workout for the whole body. Here are the key muscles it particularly targets and tones
Swim session: how to improve your body position in front crawl
An improved body position in the water can set a strong foundation to make the rest of your stroke feel easier. Here’s John Wood with the perfect session for improving that all-important body position
Improve your sprint-distance swim
Sick of being last man Charlie out of the water? We’ve got the drills and tips you need to improve your sprint-distance swim and be ready for the bike leg
Swimming with paddles: a training session to develop power
Performance coach Richard Smith explains how to use hand paddles correctly in order to give your stroke an early-season power boost
