Sport Science Crash Course
The resources to learn how everyday coaches and swimmers can apply the training ideas, tools, and tactics elite teams use to swim faster and prevent injuries.
Biomechanics Breakdown
Explore how to separate and analyze every movement in the water, to uncover techniques that promote faster swimming, and those that may be preventing improvements
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5 Tips to Maximize Time Underwater
Improving the underwater phase of a swim is a key component to swimming faster. Here are 5 tips to maximize time underwater.
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How to Swim Faster: Improving Starts
There are 3 main parts to any swimming start: the blocks, the flight, and the underwater. Perfecting these will contribute to a faster swimming start.
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How to Swim Faster: Perfecting Stroke Technique
The critical role technique plays towards a fast swim is two-fold: minimizing drag and improving propulsion. Good technique improves your swimming efficiency.
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How to Swim at a Faster Speed
TritonWear measures speed as the average speed over the course of an entire lap. Every aspect of the performance plays a role in speed.
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How to Use Stroke Rate to Improve Swim Performance
Finding the optimal stroke rate is about finding the right balance between stroke rate and DPS. This will be different for each athlete.
Physiology Fuel-Up
Learn to maximize the body’s full capabilities, to be in peak shape for competition, without risking injury
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Keeping Athletes Healthy through Load Monitoring
While most athletes train at 20-30 percent risk of injury, effective load monitoring reduces and keeps this risk below 5 percent.
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8 Tips for Fast Recovery
Recovery is an essential part of the training and racing cycle. Here are 8 tips to help you recover quickly and prepare for the next high intensity effort.
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One Simple Secret to Effective Swim Sets
Here’s one simple secret to effective swim sets: ALWAYS have a clear purpose and keep it top of mind. Let your goals guide you through every set.
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Off-Season Practice: Do’s and Don’ts
The few weeks, or months, between the end of championships season and the start of the next competition season can be a strange time for many swimmers.
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4 Training Tips to Build Your Swimming Endurance
No matter what type of swimmer you are, whether you’re a pool or open water swimmer, or you swim competitively or recreationally, increasing your stamina can do wonders for your swimming.
Practice Makes Perfect
Find actionable tips you can implement in your own training
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How to Ask the Right Questions for Better Feedback
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How to Swim Faster: Effective Goal Setting
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Selecting Metrics to Complement Goals
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5 Swimming Drills That Do More Than Just Improve Technique
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Why You Always Create Swimming Practice Plans the Night Before
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What Makes an Effective Swimming Drill?
