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To become a successful swimmer, it's important to have a strong and powerful upper body. The upper body muscles play a crucial role in swimming, as they provide the strength and power needed to propel through the water. The ZEN8 Dryland Swim Trainer offers some effective ways to build upper body strength and power for swimming. One of the best ways to improve upper...

Cross-training is an essential part of any triathlon training program. It involves incorporating different forms of exercise into your routine to improve your overall fitness and performance. Cross-training can help you avoid injuries, break through plateaus, and improve your endurance, strength, and flexibility. There are many different types of cross-training exercises that can benefit triathletes. Some popular options include swimming, cycling, running, yoga, and...

Improving swimming form and posture is essential for anyone who wants to swim efficiently and effectively. Proper form and posture can help reduce the risk of injury, improve technique, and increase speed and endurance in the water. ZEN8 offers some tips and tricks to help you improve your swimming form and posture. One of the most important things to focus on when improving your...

Swimming is a popular activity that provides a great workout for the entire body. However, many swimmers struggle to increase their speed and drop their 100m pace. Fortunately, there are several techniques and strategies that can help us achieve our desired results, and our unique swim bench can help! Improving our technique is crucial for increasing our swimming speed. This involves focusing on our...

Understanding Core Stability Core stability is an essential aspect of swimming. It refers to the ability to maintain a stable and balanced body position while swimming. A stable core helps swimmers to maintain proper form and technique, which in turn enhances their performance and reduces the risk of injury. The core muscles include those in the abdomen, lower back, hips, and pelvis. These muscles...

Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy, and it's also a fun and enjoyable activity. However, many people struggle with endurance and stamina when swimming, which can make it difficult to get the most out of their workouts. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do to enhance your swim endurance and stamina using our unique swim bench,...

Surfing is a popular water sport that requires a combination of balance, strength, and coordination. To become a skilled surfer, it is essential to engage in surf-specific training exercises that target the muscles and movements used while riding waves. Let's explore some of the most effective essential surf training exercises that can help improve your surfing skills. The first exercise is the pop-up, which...

A Triathlon is a challenging and exciting sport that combines three different disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running. It requires a lot of dedication, training, and preparation to participate in a triathlon. However, one of the great things about triathlon is that it is open to anyone who is willing to put in the effort and has the desire to compete. There are different types...

Triathlons are one of the most challenging and rewarding endurance sports, and they are gaining popularity among young athletes. Youth triathlons are an excellent way for young people and teenagers to develop physical fitness, mental toughness, and sportsmanship. These events include a swim, bike, and run, with distances adjusted according to age and ability. Participating in a youth triathlon requires a high level of...

World Number 7 Max Neumann, a ZEN8 athlete and member of the BMC Pro Triathlon Team, secured an impressive win at the inaugural PTO European Open in Ibiza. Neumann's outstanding performance surpassed favorites Kristian Blummenfelt, Alister Bronwlee, Jan Frodeno and Magnus Ditlev, leaving the triathlon world in awe. Discover more on Neumann's victory.

What is an Ironman Triathlon? An Ironman Triathlon is a long-distance endurance race consisting of a 2.4-mile (3.8km) swim, a 112-mile (180.2km) bike ride, and a 26.2-mile (42.1km) run, raced in that order without a break. It is considered one of the toughest endurance events in the world and is known for testing the limits of human endurance. If you’re taking on an Ironman,...

At ZEN8, we believe that triathlon training is all about pushing boundaries and constantly striving for improvement. That's why we are thrilled to announce a powerful partnership between two leading brands in the world of endurance sports and fitness: ZEN8 and Brownlee Fitness. This collaboration aims to provide a comprehensive dryland training solution, helping you enhance your swimming performance while maximising efficiency, strength, and...

If you’re reading this, you’ll probably want to know what the different components are in a Triathlon, in total there are three different sections, swim, bike, run. But first let’s catch up on what a triathlon really is.  A triathlon is a multi-sport event that consists of three different disciplines - as mentioned, they are swimming, cycling, and running. The order in which these...

When you’re training for a triathlon, it's crucial to have a balanced and nutritious diet to fuel your body and support your training. In general, the best diets for triathlons consist of a combination of carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, and, of course, hydration, so let’s break it up and see why and when we need these foods.. Triathlon Diet Definitions:  Protein - Protein is...

Training for a triathlon in 3 months may seem like a daunting task, but with proper planning, preparation and execution it can be achievable for many new triathletes. Let’s run through what a triathlon is, a triathlon is a multi-sport race that consists of swimming, cycling, and running. It requires a combination of endurance, stamina, strength, and technique, and preparing for one can be...

Freestyle swimming is the ideal way for a beginner to start to learn how to swim and to gain confidence in the process. It is the most commonly used stroke and it's often used as the first stroke a person will learn as they get into the water and start to learn. Freestyle swimming combines turns, power, and a need for gliding, or slipping....

One of the biggest debates out there in the triathlon world is the effect of cold water therapy on post-workout recovery. We investigated all of the best scientific research out there to find some answers.

Endurance helps you to do more, for longer. So, it makes sense that if you want to be a better swimmer, you need to build swimming endurance, aka, stamina. This applies to the beginner swimmer as much as the more experienced.  Many swimmers out there can swim well and fast for short amounts of time, but fewer can swim well over a more extended...

You probably know what a triathlon is and what it entails, but what is the average time it takes to complete this arduous event? Of course, there are different levels of triathlon difficulty, from sprint triathlons all the way up to Ironman. So, let’s take a look at the average times you should be aiming towards within your training setup. Patrik Nilsson - BMC...