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Unleash Your Potential: How Video Analysis Revolutionizes Your Freestyle Technique for Maximum Speed and Efficiency

Sep 112 min read

Unleash Your Potential: How Video Analysis Revolutionizes Your Freestyle Technique for Maximum Speed and Efficiency

Greetings, fitness enthusiasts, swimmers, and triathletes! Are you ready to take your swimming skills to the next level? Dive into the...

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That feeling when you wake up in the morning that you don't feel like training today...

Annie Hollest

Nov 22, 20232 min read

That feeling when you wake up in the morning that you don't feel like training today...

We can do all we can for our wellbeing, sleep hygiene, nutrition and all things that we know are good for us. However sometimes we wake...

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Winter incoming - misplaced your exercise mojo? Don't worry, we've got you covered

Annie Hollest

Oct 18, 20232 min read

Winter incoming - misplaced your exercise mojo? Don't worry, we've got you covered

While dragging myself out for a run recently, it occurred to me that I'm not the only one dropping my fitness ball from time to time. So...

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Its that time again, how has your season gone? RAPID: Reflect, Assess, Plan, Improve & Deliver

Annie Hollest

Sep 15, 20233 min read

Its that time again, how has your season gone? RAPID: Reflect, Assess, Plan, Improve & Deliver

It’s that time of year again where you’re probably celebrating some good race results, whether that’s a good Age Group position, your...

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Annie Hollest

Jun 6, 20233 min read

Bubbles Both Ends ;-)

Breathe out AND kick for lift to reduce your drag and improve your distance freestyle swimming speed for the same amount of effort.

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Open water swimming - 5 Essential bits of kit

Annie Hollest

Apr 21, 20232 min read

Open water swimming - 5 Essential bits of kit

1. Wetsuit The right kit is pretty important. A proper fitting swimming wetsuit is a sound purchase. It will be extremely difficult to...

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Taking pool skills to the open water - things to consider

Annie Hollest

Mar 27, 20232 min read

Taking pool skills to the open water - things to consider

Spring is just around the corner, the weather is getting warmer and the mornings and evenings are getting lighter. The open water and...

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Strength training for Triathletes… why it may be the missing link

Annie Hollest

Jan 30, 20232 min read

Strength training for Triathletes… why it may be the missing link

Very excited to bring you this blog, guest penned by Jimmy Wagner, head coach and all round great guy from The Fitness Experts Harwell...

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Our 9 top tips for succeeding in winter training.

Annie Hollest

Dec 9, 20222 min read

Our 9 top tips for succeeding in winter training.

We all know how hard the winter months can be to find motivation to get up and active. Here are our 9 top tips to help you keep the...

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Hark the herald angels sing - don't neglect your tri training!!

Tri Swim Coaching

Nov 2, 20222 min read

Hark the herald angels sing - don't neglect your tri training!!

No point denying it, the festive season is fast approaching - what does this mean for your triathlon training? Most of us will have...

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NEW - Outdoor lifestyle and development Coaching with Head coach Ali

Tri Swim Coaching

Sep 22, 20221 min read

NEW - Outdoor lifestyle and development Coaching with Head coach Ali

We are delighted to announce an exciting new offering here at Tri Swim Coaching. From October, Ali will be combining his coaching...

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Tri Swim Coaching

Jul 18, 20222 min read

How to Make Your Life Extraodinary too!

How well do you really know yourself as an athlete? Are you aware of your characteristic strengths as well as your technical areas for...

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Taking on an endurance challenge - why wouldn't you?

Tri Swim Coaching

Jun 27, 20221 min read

Taking on an endurance challenge - why wouldn't you?

It is becoming well known that there are clear positive effects from undertaking an endurance challenge, as long as it is done right. It...

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Triathlon's fourth discipline - TRANSITION for beginners

Tri Swim Coaching

May 23, 20223 min read

Triathlon's fourth discipline - TRANSITION for beginners

The sport of triathlon is not only defined by swim bike and run. Transition can play a massive role in how you get on, whatever level of...

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How to prepare in the last two weeks before your triathlon

Ali Hollest

May 16, 20222 min read

How to prepare in the last two weeks before your triathlon

Have you got a sense of nerves, angst and trepidation about what's upcoming....? You've done the hard work, the early morning swims, the...

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Top tips for the plunge from pool to open water swimming

Annie Hollest

Apr 12, 20223 min read

Top tips for the plunge from pool to open water swimming

With the open water and triathlon season now upon us, many you may be starting to think about the transition from pool swimming to open...

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Ali Hollest

Mar 10, 20222 min read

There is no magic pill....

...Consistency is key! Working and living in the triathlon world we are fully aware that for most people (but not all) coming into the...

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Threshold Training in Swimming...for Dummies ;-)

Annie Hollest

Mar 1, 20223 min read

Threshold Training in Swimming...for Dummies ;-)

If you resonated with my 'One Pace Pony' article a while back, then you need to read this and take action! Or if you hit the pool with no...

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Annie Hollest

Jan 27, 20223 min read

How to overcome your fear of the water

Have you had a bad experience in the water? Are you scared of putting your face in the pool? Do you feel like you just sink? Would you...

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What is simulated altitude training and how does it benefit me as a triathlete?

Tri Swim Coaching

Dec 20, 20213 min read

What is simulated altitude training and how does it benefit me as a triathlete?

Why train at altitude? Training at altitude is used by athletes from a wide range of sports, and studies have shown it may enhance...

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