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Category Archives: Swim

Coach Alan Reviews A Swim DVD. In His Bathtub.

In this video, our in-house reviewer, Workout of the Week Creator, and triathlon coach Alan Kipping-Ruane reviews the “Essentials of Triathlon Swimming” DVD.

The only thing missing is his rubber ducky.

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Kerry & Ben Introduce Their Top 2 Swim Drills

Ben & Kerry were recently swimming together in San Diego, and captured their top 2 swim drills for becoming a faster and fitter swimmer. Check them out below!

Kerry Sullivan’s Top Swim Drill:

Ben Greenfield’s Top Swim Drill:

How To Rock Out the Transition in A Triathlon

Rock Star Triathlete coach Ben Greenfield Teaches you how to have great transitions in your next triathlon

How Hugging A Big Ball Can Make You A Better Swimmer

Is that big stability ball sitting next to your treadmill not getting much use? In this video, Ben Greenfield demonstrates how to use a stability ball to give yourself a better pull and catch in the water.

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How To Use An Electrolyte Bottle To Swim Faster

In this video, Ben Greenfield shows you how to use an electrolyte bottle as a crucial addition to your swim drills.

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How to Fix and Prevent Shin Splints and Plantar Fasciitis

Exercises and techniques to fix and prevent shin splints and plantar fasciitis. These are also great exercises to help to recover from ankle injuries.

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Body Position Analysis and Swim Suits

We employed the services of Blue Seventy Pro Triathlete Scott Neyedli to run some tests at Challenge Stadium in Perth.

Below is a fascinating piece of 4-way footage showing the effect on body position of:

1) A 2010 Blue Seventy Helix Wetsuit 2) A 2010 Blue Seventy PZ3 Speedsuit
3) A Pull Buoy 4) Normal Bathers / Swimming Costume

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Triathlon Travel Part 3: How To Practice Swimming In A Motel Room

In this triathlon travel video, Ben Greenfield shows you what you need to do to get a good swim workout without leaving your motel room.
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Triathlon Travel Part 2: How To Swim In A Short Motel Pool.

In this triathlon travel video, Ben Greenfield shows you exactly what you need to do to get a good swim workout in a short motel pool.
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Swimming…It’s All In The Hips.

Using your hips is huge in developing a strong and effective stroke. Most people don’t know that it is from the hips that you want to initiate your reach. This video shows you how.

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