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.

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.

Underwater Audio short-cord swim bud review.

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!

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

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 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 is a 'first impressions' review of the Fit2Race Sockeye Fullsuit. From a first wetsuit point-of-view, I was able to dramatically improve my pace over non-wetsuit swims.

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.

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