Proper breathing is the cornerstone of swimming efficiency. It connects the rhythm of your strokes to the endurance of your muscles, helping you glide through the water with ease and precision. However, improper breathing can lead to fatigue, disrupted technique,…
Swimming is one of the most physically demanding sports, requiring athletes to balance strength, power, endurance, and flexibility. While regular training builds these skills, recovery is equally critical to prevent injuries and ensure long-term performance. Recovery exercises for swimmers help…
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 other watersport athletes. This condition results from the strain placed on the rotator cuff, tendons, and…
Regular triathlons and Ironman triathlon races are challenging endurance events that test athletes’ physical abilities, mental toughness, and determination. Both involve swimming, biking, and running for designated distances of each sports activity, with a transition between each one. However, there…
Swimming is a comprehensive exercise that engages every muscle in your body. Mastering the art of efficient freestyle swimming can lead to quicker times and enhanced endurance without unnecessary fatigue. Whether you’re an elite swimmer aiming to break personal records…
Swimming is a sport that offers a multitude of physical and psychological benefits. It is an essential life skill that provides low-impact exercise that improves cardiovascular health, builds muscle tone, and reduces stress. From competitive swimmers and triathletes to fitness…
Swimming is often celebrated for its full-body engagement. It provides a low-impact cardiovascular workout that tones the muscles, boosts endurance, and enhances flexibility. However, many don’t realize swimming effectively engages and strengthens core muscles. The Anatomy of Core Muscles Before…
Learning how to swim freestyle effectively can be daunting, especially when mastering the art of breathing. Correct breathing techniques are an essential component of efficient swimming and can transform your performance in the water, propelling you closer to your fitness…
By Tim Crowley The Tempo swim is a simple but effective workout. It is specific to open-water and triathlon swimming and has many benefits and variations to keep you engaged and progressing for years. The tempo swim using the Vasa…
Freestyle swimming is among the world’s most widely used and well-known swimming strokes. It is a competitive stroke used at various distances in swimming competitions. The freestyle stroke, sometimes called the front crawl, is characterized by alternating arm movements and…
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 for each varies by the triathlon. Triathlons are categorized by distance, from shortest to longest: Sprint,…
