Beginner Triathlete - Swim articles

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

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

In part 3 of this series on mid-range fullsuits, we review the Neo Sport Sprint fullsuit for comfort, warmth, buoyancy and performance.

In this second part, Kevin Crossman will go over several drills that you can do with the Vasa Ergometer.

The DVD assumes little-to-no experience with competitive swimming and starts off in the pool citing the need to build confidence in a controlled environment.

This suit is a mid temperature suit, well suited for a variety of temperatures. The price on this suit was on the higher side of the group tested, but the fit and performance is very good.

One of the things that set ProMotion above some of the other suits is there ability to modify a suit when necessary. ProMotion wants a suit to fit right off the rack. This is a solid suit.

Looking to shave some time off and improve your swim efficiency during your races? We review the Rocket Skin Suit by Rocket Science Sports.

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.

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

In part 2 of this series on mid-range fullsuits, we review the De Soto Black Pearl Bibjohn & Pullover combination for comfort, warmth, buoyancy and performance.

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

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

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

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.