Breaststroke swimming, with its sweeping arm movements, frog-like kick, and rhythmic breathing, is both beautiful and complex. When performed correctly, it is renowned for its grace and efficiency. However, this beauty and efficiency often mask a wide array of technical…
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…
Vasa Secret Weapon Workout series By Tim Crowley Pre-Race Activation on Vasa SwimErg I discovered this simple and effective pre-race activation workout over several years of trial and error. The day before racing a triathlon, I often do all three…
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,…
Ironman triathlons are known for pushing competitors to their limits physically and mentally. Athletes must possess exceptional endurance, strength, and perseverance to excel in these grueling races. Training for an Ironman triathlon requires a dedicated and strategic approach, incorporating various…
Long-distance open-water swimming is a demanding sport that requires athletes to possess both physical endurance and mental fortitude. Training for a long-distance swimming or triathlon event takes dedication, discipline, and a strategic approach to increase strength, build endurance, improve technique,…
Building endurance in swimming is a journey that requires dedication, consistency, and patience. Whether you are a beginner looking to improve your stamina in the water or a seasoned swimmer striving to push your limits, understanding the process of building…
