{"id":40493,"date":"2022-01-19T14:41:25","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T14:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=40493"},"modified":"2026-01-16T17:51:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T17:51:03","slug":"swim-workout-for-triathlon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/","title":{"rendered":"Swim Workout For Triathlon: The Ultimate Training Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#How_Do_You_Train_For_A_Triathlon_Swim\" >How Do You Train For A Triathlon Swim<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Workout_1_EnduranceTechnique\" >Workout 1: Endurance\/Technique<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Warm-Up\" >Warm-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Main_Set\" >Main Set<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Cool_Down\" >Cool Down<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Workout_2_Breathing_Patterns\" >Workout 2: Breathing Patterns<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Warm-Up-2\" >Warm-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Main_Set-2\" >Main Set<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Warm_Down\" >Warm Down<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Workout_3_Pace_Control\" >Workout 3: Pace Control<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Warm-Up-3\" >Warm-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Main_Set-3\" >Main Set<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Warm_Down-2\" >Warm Down<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Workout_4_Kick_To_Tri\" >Workout 4: Kick To Tri<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Warm-Up-4\" >Warm-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Main_Set-4\" >Main Set<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Warm_Down-3\" >Warm Down<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Workout_5_Tri_To_Speed\" >Workout 5: Tri To Speed<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Warm-Up-5\" >Warm-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Main_Set-5\" >Main Set<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Warm_Down-4\" >Warm Down<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Workout_6_Threshold_Workout\" >Workout 6: Threshold Workout<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Warm-Up-6\" >Warm-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Main_Set-6\" >Main Set<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Warm_Down-5\" >Warm Down<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Workout_7_Aerobic_Endurance\" >Workout 7: Aerobic Endurance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Warm-Up-7\" >Warm-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Main_Set-7\" >Main Set<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Warm_Down-6\" >Warm Down<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Workout_8_Critical_Swim_Speed_Test\" >Workout 8: Critical Swim Speed Test<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Warm-Up-8\" >Warm-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Main_Set-8\" >Main Set<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Warm_Down-7\" >Warm Down<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Tips_To_Get_You_Started\" >Tips To Get You Started<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Hydrate\" >Hydrate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Practice_Proper_Breathing\" >Practice Proper Breathing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Focus_On_Technique\" >Focus On Technique<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Fuel_Right\" >Fuel Right<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Get_The_Right_Swim_Gear\" >Get The Right Swim Gear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Get_Enough_Rest\" >Get Enough Rest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/swim-workout-for-triathlon\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning is a prerequisite to success. When you properly plan and execute your workouts then your chances of success are higher. When preparing for a triathlon you need to train for all 3 parts of the competition. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A triathlon is an endurance race consisting of 3 parts &#8211; running, cycling, and swimming. The most challenging of these 3 courses is usually the swimming. The triathlon swim distance is usually 1.5 kilometers but can be as long as 3.9 kilometers for an Iron-man. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what exactly goes into preparing for a swimming triathlon? We dive into the swim workout for triathlon athletes and a few tips to help you maximize your training <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/triathlete-weight-training\/\">workouts<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Swim_Workout_For_Triathlon\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Train_For_A_Triathlon_Swim\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Train For A Triathlon Swim<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The triathlon races are categorized as novice, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/triathlon-for-beginners\/\">sprint<\/a>, half Iron-man, and full Iron-man. Triathletes may focus on running and riding during training as they come more naturally. Some may also develop the tendency to only work their upper body so that they save their legs for the cycle and run.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since triathlons consist of 3 different courses, it is essential to adequately train for each section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to train your kicks when training as this gives you an advantage over the other competitors. Efficient kicks make you faster and help reduce the amount of energy you use in water. It is important to note that any swim style is allowed but freestyle is considered to be the most effective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During training, it&#8217;s a good idea to mix up your workouts and use different swimming styles so that you train most muscles in your body. Swimming twice or three times a week should be enough. If you are completely new to swimming, you might benefit from swimming up to 5 times weekly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you train, recall the basics &#8211; Proper breathing, technique, forward reach catch, and extension. Then as you progress, work on improving your strength, endurance, and speed. Just keep in mind to train as you want to swim during <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-train-for-hiking\/\">your race<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are 8 swim workouts for triathlon, each with a specific goal:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workout_1_EnduranceTechnique\"><\/span><strong>Workout 1: Endurance\/Technique<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main aim of this workout is to build your endurance in the water. Much as there are a few harder sections, most of it should feel easy or steady.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to be patient with yourself. So, if you feel you didn&#8217;t quite get it the first time, try again. The key is to start slow but remain consistent. Interval training might also help as it builds strength while improving your cardiovascular <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/ankle-resistance-band-exercises\/\">fitness<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Distance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1800 yards<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm-Up\"><\/span><strong>Warm-Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 pull at steady pace + 100 Drill at a steady pace with 5 secs rest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 Drill in at steady pace + 100 Pull at a steady pace with a 5 secs rest period<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Set\"><\/span><strong>Main Set<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 x 100 pull at steady pace + 100 drill at a steady pace with 5 seconds rest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 kick at a steady pace, 50 kick at effort level 7 to 8 out of 10 at 10 seconds rest interval<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 x 200 drill at steady pace + 100 pull at a steady pace with 5 seconds rest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 kick at steady pace + 50 kick at effort level 7 to 8 out of 10 with a 10 seconds rest interval.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cool_Down\"><\/span><strong>Cool Down<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 breast at steady pace + 50 freestyle at a steady pace<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 back at a steady pace + 50 freestyle at a steady pace.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/triathlon-training-plan\/\">Triathlon Training Plan: How To Get In Shape For Your First Sprint<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Triathlon_For_Beginners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31943 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"swim workout for triathlon\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-3.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-3-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-3.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workout_2_Breathing_Patterns\"><\/span><strong>Workout 2: Breathing Patterns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper breathing is important in swimming. Complete each <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/resistance-band-chest-workout\/\">breath properly<\/a> by inhaling out of the water and exhaling underwater. This workout helps you harmonize your kicking and breathing while keeping fatigue to a minimum. If you learn how to properly time your breath and kick then you can conserve your energy while building speed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do a knuckle drill, bring your fingertips to the base of your fingers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Distance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2400 yards<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm-Up-2\"><\/span><strong>Warm-Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300 freestyle knuckle drill on 30 seconds rest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 freestyle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Set-2\"><\/span><strong>Main Set<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 freestyle, 50 breathe every three strokes, 100 breathe every five strokes, 50 breathe every three strokes, on 1-minute rest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 freestyle, breathe every 5 strokes, on 1-minute rest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 drill, three strokes with your right arm (left arm should remain at your side), three strokes with your left arm (right arm should remain at your side)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 x 50s freestyle, sprint with fins, with 1-minute rest between each 100 choice, backstroke or breaststroke<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm_Down\"><\/span><strong>Warm Down<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300 swim.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workout_3_Pace_Control\"><\/span><strong>Workout 3: Pace Control<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At first, pacing may feel a bit off. This is normal. But after you do a few sets it will <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/track-and-field-training\/\">feel more natural<\/a> so don&#8217;t give up as soon as you start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Distance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2100 yards<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm-Up-3\"><\/span><strong>Warm-Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300 freestyle, fingertip drag for the odd 50s, swim the even 50s with 30 seconds rest intervals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 kick<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Set-3\"><\/span><strong>Main Set<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 x 50s freestyle, at a moderate pace each 50, with 10 seconds rest intervals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 x 50s freestyle sprint, with 10 seconds rest periods in between<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 x 50s kick in a streamlined position, with 10 seconds rest periods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 x 50s freestyle, perfect technique, with 15 seconds rest durations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300 freestyle, build each 25 with the last being an all-out sprint<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm_Down-2\"><\/span><strong>Warm Down<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300 swim. As you start focus on technique then increase your speed as you maintain that perfect technique.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Swim_Workout_For_Triathlon\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Swim_Workout_For_Triathlon\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38556 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5842-1024x576.png\" alt=\"swim workout for triathlon\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5842.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5842-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5842.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-5842.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workout_4_Kick_To_Tri\"><\/span><strong>Workout 4: Kick To Tri<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kicks to tri help you advance your kicking technique and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-long-does-it-take-to-walk-a-marathon\/\">leg strength<\/a>. To do a catch-up drill, leave one arm extended in front of your shoulder as the other arm goes through a full stroke cycle. For a superman kick, your face should be in the water and your hands apart, just outside your shoulders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Distance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2300 yards<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm-Up-4\"><\/span><strong>Warm-Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 free, 25 catch-up drill\/25 free, with 30 seconds rest intervals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 x 25s superman kick, with 10 seconds rest intervals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 x 25s fingertip drill<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Set-4\"><\/span><strong>Main Set<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25s six-beat kick, with 10 seconds rest intervals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 x 50s freestyle with 10 seconds rest intervals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 x 25s kick, odds on the left side, evens on the right side, with 10 seconds rest interval<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 x 50s free, on 10 seconds rest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 x 25s drill, glide for a count of two when your arm enters the water, on 10 seconds rest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 x 50s freestyle, on 10 seconds rest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 x 25s drill, catch-up drill, with a 10 seconds rest period in between<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 x 50s freestyle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm_Down-3\"><\/span><strong>Warm Down<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300 swim, with a 20 seconds rest period<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 kick.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workout_5_Tri_To_Speed\"><\/span><strong>Workout 5: Tri To Speed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This workout helps you train your sprints, which are at a faster pace than the normal race pace. If you master how to maintain your technique while sprinting then your pace training is almost ideal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Distance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2350 yards<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm-Up-5\"><\/span><strong>Warm-Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 freestyle, with a 20 seconds rest interval<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 pull, on 20 seconds rest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 kick<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Set-5\"><\/span><strong>Main Set<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 freestyle with 10 seconds rest interval. Focus on good technique<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 x 50s freestyle, with 20 seconds rest intervals. Maintain a fast pace.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 fingertip drill, on 20 seconds rest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 x 25s freestyle, first six on 1 minute, second six on 45 seconds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 freestyle recovery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 x 25s, kick on your right side on the odds\/kick on your left side on the evens, with a 10 seconds rest interval<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 kick<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm_Down-4\"><\/span><strong>Warm Down<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 easy swim.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Swim_Workout_For_Triathlon\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38334 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593-1024x576.png\" alt=\"swim workout for triathlon\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5593.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workout_6_Threshold_Workout\"><\/span><strong>Workout 6: Threshold Workout<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Threshold swimming is the fastest pace a simmer can maintain over a minimum of half an hour with no breaks while still being able to tolerate the buildup of lactic acid. The threshold pace is usually faster than the pace required to build an <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/athlete-workout-plan-how-to-train-like-a-pro\/\">aerobic base<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Distance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2000 yards<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm-Up-6\"><\/span><strong>Warm-Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 easy swim<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Set-6\"><\/span><strong>Main Set<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 x 50 shark (kickboard between your legs) or 50 kick<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 x 50 as 25 fast and 25 easy with 10 seconds rest intervals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 x 100 best average at 15 seconds rest interval<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 pull<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 x 50 hold 100 paces at 10 seconds rest interval<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 pull at 10 seconds rest interval<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 x 100 best average with a15 seconds rest duration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 pull<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 x 50 hold 100 paces at 10 seconds rest intervals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 pull at 10 seconds rest interval\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm_Down-5\"><\/span><strong>Warm Down<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 kick steady\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 easy cool-down.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-train-for-a-sprint-triathlon\/\">How To Train For A Sprint Triathlon: Tips Every Beginner Should Know<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workout_7_Aerobic_Endurance\"><\/span><strong>Workout 7: Aerobic Endurance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 45-minute workout helps you focus on technique and improve your aerobic fitness. Building aerobic endurance entails swimming at lower intensities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Distance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2200 yards\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm-Up-7\"><\/span><strong>Warm-Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 easy swim<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 kick<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 drill<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Set-7\"><\/span><strong>Main Set<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">800 swim, at a steady pace with 30 seconds rest interval<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 pull\/paddle, at a moderately hard pace with 30 seconds rest interval<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 fins\/paddle, at effort level 7 to 8 out of 10 with a 20 seconds rest interval<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm_Down-6\"><\/span><strong>Warm Down<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 kick<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 easy swim.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Swim_Workout_For_Triathlon\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38311 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4439-1024x576.png\" alt=\"swim workout for triathlon\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4439.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4439-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4439.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4439-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4439.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workout_8_Critical_Swim_Speed_Test\"><\/span><strong>Workout 8: Critical Swim Speed Test<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to do a speed test so that you measure your fitness and test your speed. The critical swim speed test is considered the gold standard when it comes to measuring swimming endurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Distance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1500 yards<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm-Up-8\"><\/span><strong>Warm-Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 x 50 freestyle at an easy pace, with a 20 seconds rest interval<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 x 25 freestyle at effort level 7 to 8 out of 10<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Set-8\"><\/span><strong>Main Set<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 x 400 freestyle maximal effort time trial. Ensure you record your time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 minutes easy recovery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 x 200 freestyle maximal effort time trial. Record your time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 seconds rest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm_Down-7\"><\/span><strong>Warm Down<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 easy swim at a steady pace.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Swim_Workout_For_Triathlon\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results<\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_To_Get_You_Started\"><\/span><strong>Tips To Get You Started<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few swim tips to help you get the most out of your training:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydrate\"><\/span><strong>Hydrate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink plenty of water before and after your training sessions. This ensures proper recovery of muscles and removal of wastes such as lactic acid (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/7\/1550\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Stay hydrated by drinking fruit and vegetable juices, chocolate milk, and electrolyte sports drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Proper_Breathing\"><\/span><strong>Practice Proper Breathing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With swimming it is necessary to increase the oxygen supply when you are underwater.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While cycling and running, breathing comes naturally. You don\u2019t need to seek permission from your environment to breathe. That said, it\u2019s most important in swimming to have breathing that is well timed and rhythmic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you need to be able to keep your face in water, then figure out when and how to breathe in and out. You should breathe in while your head is above water and exhale while your face is underwater. Don\u2019t hold your breath and don\u2019t inhale too quickly. Exhale completely while in the water then turn your head and inhale a fresh breath of air.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Swim_Workout_For_Triathlon\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38181 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Fitness App\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_On_Technique\"><\/span><strong>Focus On Technique<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper form ensures your body moves smoothly through the water. Good technique ensures you move faster as there is less resistance. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you move through water:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t lift your head or look up. Keeping your head up causes the rest of your body to drop thus increasing drag.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid wasting breath by gasping for air every chance you get, as it means your head will frequently be close to the surface. Instead, exhale all the air from your lungs before inhaling again.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your muscles in your core, lower back, and abs tight as you move through the water and stretch your leading as far forward as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your legs streamlined near your axis to move through the water faster.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fuel_Right\"><\/span><strong>Fuel Right<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would make no sense to train three times a week but have pizza, fries, or burgers for your dinner every night. You need to fuel your body with the right foods &#8211; complex carbs, lean protein, healthy fats, vegetables, and fruits. A proper diet provides your body with the energy you need, helps you build muscle, and aids in recovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat complex carbs to replenish the glycogen stores used up during exercising (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jissn.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1550-2783-5-17\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Eat lean protein such as salmon, tuna, chicken, and beef to help build lean muscle mass and reduce the loss of exercise-induced muscle loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/5\/1136\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_The_Right_Swim_Gear\"><\/span><strong>Get The Right Swim Gear<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to dress right so that you are comfortable during your swims. Tight and unbreathable swim clothes can make you uncomfortable and less efficient. Invest in a good pair of swim goggles, swim caps, and training suits. You can always consult a salesperson or a swimming trainer about which swimwear best fits your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Enough_Rest\"><\/span><strong>Get Enough Rest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much as you want to be ready by the time your competition arrives it is important to get plenty of quality rest. Training too much without getting enough rest wears you out and interferes with the muscle recovery process. This increases the chances of getting injured (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3435910\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Therefore, ensure you get at least 7 hours of sleep every night,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, don\u2019t stress or pressure yourself. Even if you don\u2019t reach your target times, don\u2019t get frustrated. 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