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The Best Surf Workout Machines to Improve Your Physical Conditioning
Peak physical conditioning is essential for surfers. The ability to paddle efficiently for long paddle outs, then paddle powerfully to catch a wave, pop…
Top Workouts for Surfers: Boost Your Strength and Paddling Endurance
Surfing is a demanding sport that requires a combination of strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. Whether you’re a beginner looking to improve your paddle…
How Can You Build a Stronger Swimmer’s Physique?
Swimming is one of the most demanding full-body sports, requiring strength, endurance, flexibility, and technique. Whether you’re a competitive swimmer or a recreational athlete…
What Are the Sprint Triathlon Distances and Their Challenges?
Participating in a triathlon is a commendable endeavor that tests an athlete’s versatility, endurance, and mental fortitude. Among the various triathlon formats, the sprint…
What Are the Best Dryland Workouts for Swimmers?
Swimming requires a unique combination of strength, power, speed, endurance, flexibility, and technique. While hours in the pool are essential for refining technique and…
How to Breathe While Swimming: Master the Technique
Proper breathing is the cornerstone of swimming efficiency. It connects the rhythm of your strokes to the endurance of your muscles, helping you glide…
Recovery Exercises for Swimmers: 5 Techniques to Prevent Injuries
Swimming is one of the most physically demanding sports, requiring athletes to balance strength, power, endurance, and flexibility. While regular training builds these skills,…
5 Exercises to Strengthen Your Shoulders and Prevent Swimmer’s Shoulder
Swimmer’s shoulder—a term often used to describe shoulder pain or injuries caused by repetitive overuse—is a common challenge for swimmers, triathletes, surfers, lifeguards, and…
The Power of the Vasa SwimErg in Triathlon Training
By Coach Richard Laidlow As a coach with a background in swimming, I’ve had the privilege of watching training techniques evolve dramatically over…
How to Stay Motivated for Dryland Swim Training
Struggling to stay motivated during your indoor swim training sessions? You’re not alone. Here’s how to beat the boredom.
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What’s the Difference Between a Triathlon and an Ironman?
Regular triathlons and Ironman triathlon races are challenging endurance events that test athletes’ physical abilities, mental toughness, and determination. Both involve swimming, biking, and…
10 Essential Workouts for a Successful Triathlon Training Plan
Triathlon is one of the ultimate sports tests of endurance and athleticism. This multi-discipline race consists of a swim, bike, and run. The distance…