The tri season is ramping up, and soon some of us will be able to get into open water to practice. But if you don’t have access to safe open water swimming, or the weather isn’t cooperating, did you know you can practice some of your open water skills in a swimming pool? Below are some exercises I’ve had my athletes work on in a pool.
After goggles, fins are probably the most important accessory for swimmers. Their primary use is to help you do drills more effectively and efficiently. During drills, fins help with body positioning and they help you focus on efficient kicking. They also help increase leg strength and ankle flexibility. In other words, fins aren’t just there to make you go faster.
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by Kevin Koskella, www.triswimcoach.com
The start of a triathlon can be nerve-wracking, tiring, intimidating, frustrating, and even discouraging (why do we do this sport??). But don't let all this get to you! The start for everyone is a crazy cluster of splashing, starts and stops, physical contact, and swimmers trying to separate from each other. Here are some tips to deal with what some consider being the toughest part of any triathlon:
by Kevin Koskella, www.triswimcoach.com
by Kevin Koskella, www.triswimcoach.com
The most common question I hear in the triathlete world about the mysteries of swimming efficiently usually involves something with breathing. In freestyle, it is the first step to get your body position right. Then, for many, you throw in breathing and everything goes haywire! This has to do with lack of balance, using your head instead of your core to breath, and a few other factors.
Read more: How to Master the Top 5 Challenges to Breathing in Freestyle
by Kevin Koskella, www.triswimcoach.com
As technical as the sport of swimming can be, it is tough to narrow down the answer to the often-asked question, "what should I concentrate on?" So, I came up with a "top ten" list of steps to improving your swim for a triathlon. These aren't necessarily in any order, but should go a long way in helping you achieve your goals, whether you are a beginner or trying to go pro.
by Kevin Koskella, www.triswimcoach.com
Have you taken a break from swimming?
Do you feel out of shape and feel the need to get back in shape quickly?
Here are some tips to help you get back to feeling the best you can in the water:
by Kevin Koskella, www.triswimcoach.com
Recently, I have taken up golf, and I can't help but notice the similarities between learning golf and learning swimming. Both are finesse sports that require large amounts of concentration and practice to get right, and it is unnecessary (and ill-advised) to gain great amounts of strength to make major improvements in either sport. Let's look at some specific ways golf is like swimming:
