Beginner Triathlete - Swim articles

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

The Elite wetsuit was redesigned four times before going to the market in order to maximize its benefits. Does all this speed come at the expense of comfort? I had to find out.

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

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

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

Underwater Audio short-cord swim bud review.

We review the Halo Swim Trainer and how it can help the 'high elbow catch' part of your swim stroke along with your swimming tempo.

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

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

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.