Swimming Articles

Our complete collection of free swimming articles and training tips have been condensed into this one page for your reference. They cover over 10 years of contribution to both Multisport Magazine and Xtri.com.

Junk Miles
So you swim-train five or six times per week because you’ve been told it’s your weakest discipline. But, maybe you're doing too much (Read More)

Wetsuit Technology
Get a greater understanding of the technology behind wetsuits and help yourself to a more informed buying decision (Read More)

2 Most Common Swimmng Faults - Part 1
This two-part article will teach you an important fundamental of swimming technique and - hopefully - change the way you think about swimming forever (Read More)

2 Most Common Swimmng Faults - Part 2
Last month we talked about the primary swimming fault – incorrect body position. This month we look at numero duo - shoulder extension & rotation (Read More)

Is Kicking Important for Ironman?
Kick drill should be an essential part of swim training, even for Ironman, but many IM athletes think they don't need it. Here's why they are wrong (Read More)

Breathe Easy
If you are balanced correctly when you roll your head to breathe, your head should be at a level lower than that which feels normal (Read More)

Variation of Pace & Overtraining
Ensure you get the most from your swim workouts by varying the pace of the routines to train your body to get faster (Read More)

Supercharging - Taper Time
It's no good training yourself to oblivion if you arrive at the start line weary and low. Make sure you give race day your best shot with this guide to swim tapering (Read More)

Kick Into The Next Gear
If you thought the only kicking Triathletes needed in the swim was for self defence, then you could be missing a critical aspect of improving your speed (Read More)

Pull & Glide - Part 1
If your swimming technique in terms of body position is as good as it can be then it's time to work on the pull and glide phase (Read More)

Pull & Glide - Part 2
Following last month's introduction to the Pull phase, we build on the knowledge gained with specific drills to put it all together (Read More)

Info Overload
It's a short and sweet Swim Column this month and the message is clear; focus on the basics and you will achieve you goal of better swimming form and improved speed (Read More)

Specific Strength
Improve your swimming speed by incorporating these Specific Strength sessions into your program once every 6 months or so. Less is sometimes more (Read More)

Importance of Interval Training
Haydn Wooley explains the importance of swimming intervals ... and making sure you finish faster than you started. Sample Interval workout included (Read More)

From Start to Finish - Part 1
So you want to do a triathlon but the swim has you running scared? Here's xtri.com's guide to triathlon swimming - from start to finish (Read More)

From Start to Finish - Part 2
Part two of our complete introduction to triathlon swimming covers getting a plan and getting ready to the start line (Read More)

Cramps !
How many times during a swim session have muscle cramps forced you to hang off the lane ropes like a learner? Find out why you get those cramps and what to do about them. Hey, just relax (Read More)

Programming
Haydn Wooley outlines a winter training strategy for your swimming to ensure continual gradual improvementin preparation for the next race season (Read More)

Working on Your Talent
Measure yourself against the four fundamental areas of swimming and you can assess your ability to take on new skills in the water and improve (Read More)

Keep It Simple
Understanding drag and propulsion will assist you in building a solid platform upon which to improve your swimming skills. Find out how (Read More)

Gotta Have That Gear
We all know how much triathletes love their many and varied items of equipment needed to excel in the sport. Well, here's a review of all the equipment you need for the pool (Read More)

Stroke Rate VS Length
Haydn Woolley looks at the contrasting stroke rates of world class swimmers such as Ian Thorpe, Michael Klim and others. The Question: What is more important, stroke rate or stroke length? (Read More)

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