Tagged with ' Triathlon'

Neoprene swim shorts are the hottest training tool to hit the pool deck since the pull buoy and are exploding in popularity, especially among triathletes. Every major wetsuit brand has a selection of these buoyancy shorts – HUUB have a couple to choose from as do Orca, Zoot, Head, Zone3 and Blueseventy. So what are they?

We are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to the Smart goggle lineup, the FINIS Smart Goggle Max!

Triathlon season is fast approaching! Still trying to improve your swimming technique for your next triathlon? We’ve got you covered! Here is how you can improve your technique for triathlons.

Bilateral breathing will open up the ability to take in what is happening around you, but can also reduce damage to your shoulders and neck from the repetitive motion of only breathing on one side. By doing this, you will be able to see more of your surroundings and see any hazards, such as oncoming waves or other swimmers. Try learning to breathe on both sides of your stroke. It will also help make your stroke more symmetrical.

Swimming in open water can throw a lot of variables into the mix. Many routes for triathlons include a turn around a buoy and swimming blindly with your head down will put you at a disadvantage. Identify landmarks before you swim that you will easily recognise and be able to see when taking a quick check of your surroundings.

To sight properly, lift your head slightly up so that only your eyes appear above the surface. Quickly scan to place where you are before lowering your head back underwater. You can do this as often as needed to understand your location and with your positioning in the race.

A major part of success in triathlon is being able to distribute the workload amongst you and your fellow competitors, it is key to not waste unnecessary effort on your first discipline, that you’ll be wanting to save for the rest of your swim. Identify the strongest swimmers around your pace level, and position yourself slightly to the side of them, making sure that you breathe away from the side of the swimmer’s leg. Make sure to push when you have the energy to do so! 

Keeping a high position in the water will keep your legs from weighing you down and sinking into the water, reducing the drag from your own body. Your wetsuit should assist with buoyancy but having the best head position will help guide the rest of your body through the water. Keep your fingers and toes closed to keep your streamline position throughout your body and you will see an increase in your efficiency!

For many triathletes, swimming can be their weakest of the three sports. However, making improvements to your swimming technique will help you move up through the ranks! Try out the points above and win your next triathlon.

In this blog you can discover more about the HUUB Brownlee Agilis Wetsuit! 

It will talk about... 

• How the wetsuit came to be designed
• What they wanted from designing this suit
• The main features 
• What influence the Brownlee brothers had in the making

This is an incredible wetsuit - unlike any other that has come before it! 

Read more - you WON'T want to miss this! 

In this blog we talk about the Brownlee Brothers journey and achievements!

We talk about... 

• Their story so far 
• What their achievements have been
• Some of their greatest moments
• Their incredible contributions to the Triathlon world

They are incredible triathletes with an incredible journey and achievements! 

Read more now! 

In this blog we will be taking a look back at the Iron War!  

This was one of the most phenomenal rivalries to take place in Ironman history! 

The story of how Dave Scott and Mark Allen battled for the Ironman Crown for years... 

We recount the whole story in our latest blog! 

Including the thrilling conclusion to this epic friendly, rivalry! 

Don't miss it - Read more now to find out what happened in this iconic series of events!

NEWS ALERT: The results from the IRONMAN World Championships 2019 are in! 

In this blog we will be talking about... 

• The Winners of the event
• The journey to victory  
• What one of the toughest atheltic feats had instore for the competitors

This is the moment we have all been waiting for... the results of the IRONMAN World Champs 2019!

We say a HUGE congratulation to every single participant! 

Read more here about the event! 

In this blog we will be telling you everything you need dto know about the Kona IRONMAN World Championships 2019!

We will tell you... 

• A detailed description of where the race takes place
• A glimpse into race day
• And also a look at the race's remarkable history!

The Kona IRONMAN World Championships are held on October 12th!

Good luck to all of the athletes competing! 

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In this blog we will be giving you our 5 top tips for Triathlon Recovery! 

The blog will include: 

• The five things we believe are necessary for a healthy and happy triathlon recovery!
• What you can do to help recovery
• And general recovery advice!

We love Triathlons and Triathletes - but your body is precious and taking care of yourself post-race is just as important as the race itself!

In this blog we will be taking a look at the Bournemouth International Triathlon 2019!

Proswimwear was lucky to attend this event! 

In the blog you'll find out about our day:

• Where the Triathlon took place
• What other events were happening 
• How we found watching the experience
• And how the athletes were post-race! 

So read more to find out about our inspiring day in Bournemouth for the Triathlon! 

In this blog post you get an in-depth look at the Ultimate IPS Wetsuit by Sailfish!

We will be loooking at... 

• The incredible Sailfish company
• The outstanding features of the Wetsuit
• Other great products for your next triathlon or swim! 

Read more to get an inside look at this range available now at ProSwimwear! 

In this blog post you get a look into the Swim Secure starter pack, available at ProSwimwear.

This is an excellent starter pack for those getting into open water swimming. It contains everything you need to swim safely! 

It includes products such as:

-A Tow Float

-Bubble Hat

-Kit Bag

And more! Read on to discover more about this starter pack, and what else Swim Secure can offer you and your journey into open water swimming. 

In this blog post, we take a look at the latest Zoot Ultra Tri Suit Collection, available at ProSwimwear.

This addition to our collection is available as a Men's and Women's tri suit, tri top or tri short loaded with great features including:

 - DRAGZERO Carbon Fabric

 - Chamois Development

 - Competitive Construction

 Read on to discover more about Zoot's new fine tuned Ultra triathlon suit! 

Dare2Tri have added the new MACH4.1 to their impressive roster of wetsuits.

We dig deeper into the performance features of this amazing triathlon wetsuit, including,

 - SuperFlex Neoprene

- Airfloat Stability Panels

- Unique Neck Closure

With the MACH4.1, you'll be equipping yourself with the perfect weapon to compete!

The Arena Cobra Ultra Swipe is here - featuring some of the most advanced swimming goggle technology ever!

Designed specifically for racing and competition, learn more about Arena's latest goggle, including:

• Swipe Technology
• Anti-Fog Protection
• Updated Design Features

If you're tired of your goggles fogging up - the Cobra Ultra Swipe could be the answer for you! 

Orca are established outdoor swimming experts, specialising in wetsuits for triathlon, open water and swim run competitions.

Here we take a closer look at Orca’s useful ‘Swim Scale’ guide to finding the perfect Orca wetsuit to aid and improve your swim style!

These are broken down into:

-          Natural Swimmer

-          Total Swimmer

-          Progressive Swimmer

Read more here!

Read our latest feature product - the brand new HUUB Varman 3:5 Triathlon Wetsuit, with amazing new technical features developed by HUUB to create a wetsuit with maximum flexibility and maximum buoyancy. HUUB have over 40 years of experience in endurance sports and are endorsed by athletes including the Brownlee brothers, Helen Jenkins MBE and Paratriathletes Phil Hogg, Joe Townsend and Olympic Champion Jetze Plat.

TYR believe in the power of technology to enable triathletes to achieve their full potential. In their history of technological firsts, the Hurricane Freak of Nature Wetsuit is TYR's most advanced accomplishment. The Hurricane Freak of Nature is a wetsuit conceived and engineered free of restraints and presumptions. They've thrown away everything that has limited the wetsuit in the past, focused on the outer reaches of what might be possible and then went a little further. The Freak of Nature wetsuit has been tested and refined repeatedly, until TYR knew they had something incredible!

If your wetsuit has a nick, tear or hole in it then you'll probably want a few tips on the best ways to patch it up so that it looks good as new again. Sacrificing your wetsuit for a new one is not always necessary. All you need is a tube of special neoprene glue like the popular Black Witch Wetsuit Adhesive, and a few other items you can find around the home!

One problem that sea swimmers complain of again and again is chafing. Swimming in salt water is a whole different game to swimming in a chlorinated pool, or indeed fresh water. If you're going to be undertaking any marathon swims, or perhaps you have your sights set on swimming the British Channel, then pay close attention this could save you some serious soreness!