For those just beginning their triathlon journey, the focus should be on developing your skills in the water. The water is a foreign environment to many first-time triathletes, and the rules for ...

Leg day doesn't have to consist of copious sets of squats at the gym. You can target this major muscle group and feel the burn in the pool, too. Whether you're using a kickboard or simply kicking on ...

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Learning how to swim for triathlon can be a daunting task, it is by far the most technical and challenging to learn later in life. But fear not, we’re here to help guide you through the water. As part ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Have you been taking ...

Training doesn’t need to be complicated--sometimes it’s just best to keep things simple, especially when it comes to swimming. This workout, from coach Sara McClarty, does exactly that. It covers some ...

Let's make one thing clear: I'm a runner, not a swimmer. The last time I felt like I knew what I was doing in a pool, I was pretending to be a mermaid with my swim floaties on, both of my legs stuffed ...

Open water swimming is the most unpredictable part of triathlon, but beginners can control it with the right approach. Focus ...

If there’s any experience that typifies the summer months on the East Coast, it’s grimly enduring a brand of humidity that compares only to the depths of a soggy hell. Some days, the sweat pouring ...

When it comes to activities that can help you lose weight, swimming probably isn’t at the top of your list. Running, yes. Strength training, definitely. But swimming? Is splashing around really a ...