Beginner Triathlete - Swim articles

Here are the benefits to using a Tempo Trainer to help balance out your freestyle.

Kick your swim into hear with these tips to crush the swim.

Say goodbye to long, boring swim sets. We reviewed the waterproof iPod Shuffle by AudioFlood.

Learn about the different styles of triathlon wetsuits, how to choose one and why it is beneficial to have one.

After three triathlon seasons, I finally decided that I wanted to actually see well during the swim portion. My vision is not so great. I had to find better goggles.

Provided one was proficient in setting up the different functions of the Lap Track, I think that a short-course triathlete would benefit most from this, since it only records splits up to 50 laps.

The TYR Crossblade’s are a great set of fins for the swimmer who is looking for a training fin for longer duration sets.

Underwater Audio short-cord swim bud review.

I was a bit skeptical since regular body wash and shampoos don't really seem to do the trick. But it really works!

Your wetsuit is a substantial investment, and proper care will extend its life considerably.

Kevin Crossman of T3 Coaching reviews the Vasa Ergometer Swim Bench. Includes assembly, setup, features, warmup drills and some bonus time-trial footage.

Wetsuit guide for triathletes - manufacturers, sizing and maintenance.

We test REVFIN, a reversible fin used to create drag in your swim sets to help increase your strength and endurance.

The first video in this series will go through some wetsuit basics: what is a triathlon wetsuit, different styles, rules for racing with a wetsuit and wetsuit care and fit.

Triathletes are not invincible. Some of us like to think we are, but that is just not true. Anything can happen to us in open water. So why not make sure you are prepared for an emergency?