Not all swim drills are created equal. Some drills are very effective at helping you improve your technique, others have little to no impact, and some drills can actually be counterproductive for your ...

Worried about the swim part of triathlon training? Don't be. With these simple drills, you'll be fine. Most runners who are considering their first triathlon are fine with the cycling aspect of the ...

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 4. UNDERWATER swimming is rapidly becoming swimming's fifth stroke. Much of an athlete's success on top of the water can be dramatically affected by the how and what they do ...

The zipper drill is a swimming technique drill that requires an athlete to slide the thumb of their recovering arm against the side of their body from hip to armpit. It encourages an overly high elbow ...

Practising technique is crucial for efficient swimming. If you’re wasting energy by swimming incorrectly, the chances are you’re losing speed. Drill work – focusing on specific elements of your stroke ...

Some days should be light, but instead of completely resting and doing nothing, focus on your techniques, especially if swimming is somewhat of a weakness of yours. Here is a simple workout that will ...

Q. Why do my legs always sink after I swim about 20 metres in the pool? What drills can I do to stop this? A. Most triathletes in this country come from a non-swimming background and so many have a ...

Credit: Shutterstock Learning how to swim can feel intimidating at first, but it's one of the most rewarding skills you can ...

Swimming Technique, was first published in February of 1980 and remained a quarterly magazine until 2005 when we stopped printing it as a stand-alone magazine. Now 35 years later, Swimming Technique ...

You never know exactly what you’ll encounter when swimming in open water, be it wind, waves, currents or sudden temperature changes. Open-water swimming requires a few techniques that aren’t often ...