If you are a swimmer or triathlete that is new to swimming or structured workouts, then you may look at the swim sets completely confused. Don't worry, it isn't as complicated as it looks. To make matters worse there is no real standardization of how a workout should look. Every coach writes workouts in their own way. This article is designed to teach you how to read basic swim sets so that you go to the pool knowing exactly what you need to do!
Read MoreAt Endurance Swimming, we love challenges and we love ice swimming. Ice swimming is an incredibly dangerous and potentially fatal sport if you don’t know what you are doing and the same holds true even when you do know what you are doing. It is not a challenge to be taken lightly by any means. We asked 4 time Ice Mile swimmer Dorte Lyager AKA TheIcyDicey to give us her best tips to a safer and successful Ice Mile!
Read MoreA common misconception that I hear over and over is that triathletes don’t need to work on their kick! Well that is just plain wrong! If you believe that, then I feel sad for you! I have come to the conclusion that many triathletes believe this because kicking is hard to do, it is exhausting and people hate working on things they are bad at! Lets get to work debunking that myth with these killed kick sets!
Read MoreWhen you are new to swimming, it can be confusing to know where to start. Whether you are swimming for triathlon, pool competition or open water competition there are 3 key sessions that you should try to hit each week. Those sessions include a technique session, speed session and endurance or cardio session. The 3 workouts below are designed to help you start your swimming journey no matter what you are training for!
Read MoreNo matter what level of swimmer or triathlete you are, at some point you will want or need to start writing your own swim workouts. This can be very overwhelming if you don’t know what you are doing. In this post we are going to break down the structure of a swim workout, explain the different pieces and teach you how to write your own. Let’s write some swim sets!
Read MorePool time is tight these days and you really need to make the most of the time you get. You may only have 45 to 60 minutes so you want to make sure not a minute goes wasted! We have put together 5 of our go to swim sessions that you can use to help you get faster in a short amount of time! Perfect for triathletes and swimmers of all abilities!
Read MoreWe have put together some of our favorite open water workouts to help you continue to get faster even if your pool is closed! Whether you are a triathlete or straight up open water swimmer, you will benefit from these workouts.
Read MoreWe are about a month in and we are still only talking about the Coronavirus AKA Covid-19. At this point your pools have probably been closed and for many of you, your beaches are closed too! This leads to the obvious problem of there is no place to swim! Don’t worry, we have a great 8 minute dryland routine sure to keep you fit for the next time you are able to hit the water.
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week is all about going long and then pushing a little bit more. If you are looking to squeeze in a lot of yards in a short period of time, then this workout is for you. The perfect workout for helping you to understand different paces that can be used in any distance triathlon or open water swim. Let’s have some fun!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week is all about threshold effort swimming and some fast kicking. If you are looking to squeeze in a workout in under an hour, then this 3000 yard or meter workout will do the trick for all you triathletes and open water swimmers!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week we are working on speed. This is a 2000 yard/meter workout that is perfect when you need to squeeze in a quick 40 minute to 1-hour workout. Whether you are a swimmer or a triathlete, this workout will have you suffering. Get ready to work your tail off and to have some fun!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week we are working threshold, threshold, and more threshold. This is a quick 2000 yard/meter workout designed to push you to your limits. There is not much rest and you will be riding the red line the entire main set. If you are looking for a great workout for a quick lunch time freestyle swim session, then this is the one for you.
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week we are working on improving our vo2 max and flutter kicking This is perfect for swimmers and triathletes who are looking to take their fitness to the next level. Get ready for some heart pumping action with this workout! As always have fun, share with your friends and leave your thoughts in the comments!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week we are working to red line it the entire main set! This is perfect for swimmers and triathletes who need to kick it into high gear when they are exhausted. This workout is a little on the longer side but the main set is 1800 yards/meters. Bring your friends so you can suffer together! If they hate you when it is over, then were they ever really your friend? As always have fun, share with your friends and leave your thoughts in the comments!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week is all about going fast! There are very few things for swimmers and triathletes that are more fun than getting to let it all go and swim as fast as possible. This workout is short and it will go by quick because it is so much fun! The main set is 1500 yards/meters of all out swimming but it is broken into 25s so it will be a breeze. Get ready to rock!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week is all about working hard and then kicking it up another gear when you think you can’t! This workout is short and it will go by quick because it is so much fun! At 3000 yards/meters, it is perfect to bang out before work or during lunch!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week is all about going fast! This workout is short and sweet at 2000 yards/meters which makes it perfect to bang out before work or during lunch! Everything is short with plenty of rest, so don’t hold back. Don’t forget to have some fun with this swim workout and it is much more enjoyable with friends! As always have fun, share with your friends and leave your thoughts in the comments!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week we are going to have some fun with wall kicking! This workout will have you breathing heavy and working hard from start to finish. It is only 2400 yards/meters so it is perfect for a lunch time swim set. The goal with each piece of the main set is to really burn out your legs over the course of those short sprint wall kicking efforts. The off season is the perfect time for all you triathletes to work your legs. Don’t forget to have some fun with this swim workout and it is much more enjoyable with friends!
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! This week we are going to have some fun and really mix things up. You are going to have a ton of fun while getting a great workout. This is the perfect off season workout for all you triathletes as it will work on you strength, explosiveness and speed.
Read MoreHappy Workout Wednesday! We are going to continue focusing on the kick this week. If you read our last post then you will know exactly why you need this in your life! If you haven’t, then you can catch up here! This week is going to make those legs burn. This is 2000 yard workout will probably have you walking on jelly legs when you get out. As always have fun, share with your friends and leave your thoughts in the comments!
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