How to Swim with a Snorkel | Center-mount snorkel for improving swimming technique and conditioning

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How to Swim with a Snorkel | Center-mount snorkel for improving swimming technique and conditioning

Curious about using a snorkel for swim training? Discover why a center-mount snorkel is a must-have piece of equipment in your swim bag. From enhancing your technique and breathing to improving your streamline and pace, the benefits are vast for swimmers of all levels. Ever wondered, do you have to know how to swim to snorkel? While swimming skills help, a snorkel can make training easier and more efficient. Learn how it simplifies breathing, allowing you to focus on your stroke, and find out what to look for when choosing one. Watch the video and dive in to improve your technique.

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3 Pool Skills Every Triathlete Needs to Master

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3 Pool Skills Every Triathlete Needs to Master

If you want to close the gap with stronger swimmers, it’s time to train like one. In this article, I break down the 3 most important pool skills every triathlete needs to improve efficiency, reduce drag, and build speed that translates to race day. Whether you're new to the sport or chasing elite performance, mastering streamlines, flip turns, and speed-focused swim sets will give you the edge. These aren’t just swim workouts—they’re high-impact skills that elevate your entire triathlon performance.

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Best Home Exercise Equipment - Starter Pack

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Best Home Exercise Equipment - Starter Pack

Whether you’re a coach, a client, or workout enthusiast, for many of us, the gyms are closed, and we’re stuck at home. Limited space and equipment access may leave you wondering how you can continue to stay in shape in a challenging and productive way that’s aligned with your goals. Keep reading for my 5 favorite home training products, and ways you can modify the same exercises you typically do in the gym, at home or outside, with a coach, or on your own.

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Stable Endurance Training: Mastering the Bunkie Test for Line Stability and Core Endurance

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Stable Endurance Training: Mastering the Bunkie Test for Line Stability and Core Endurance

The Bunkie test is a functional endurance test to help identify functional stability, endurance, and control through some of the common fascial lines. It’s a series of 5 exercises, performed bilaterally (both sides). Its a simple test for identifying weak links in your ability to efficiency coordinate multiple muscles linked in a kinetic chain associated with particular movement patterns, and can help you identify weak links and patterns to program more specifically for your needs.

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Mobility Training for Swimmers

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Mobility Training for Swimmers

Mobility first! Before you can stabilize, load, and perform you must have the freedom to move. Learn the keys to assessing what needs to be addressed, how to improve, and enhance your trining. “The Big Three”, ankles, hips, and shoulders, are the most mobile joints in the body. Identify any deficits, and move on from areas that meet a functional standard. Remember, mobility and stretching do not make you fit, but can inhibit your ability to get fit and perform if they do not have their functional range of motion. Test, intervene, rest. Once you move well, go train!

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How to Strengthen Your Lower Back: Best Core and Back Exercises That Work

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How to Strengthen Your Lower Back: Best Core and Back Exercises That Work

Lower back pain is a common issue that affects athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. In this guide, Coach Dan Daly shares expert advice on building a strong and resilient back. Learn the best exercises for lower back and core strength, including marching bridges, single leg hyperextensions, and dynamic planks. Designed for swimmers and endurance athletes, these workouts help improve performance, reduce injury risk, and enhance overall stability. Start your journey to a healthier, pain-free back today with these proven techniques. Read article.

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The Gym in Your Hand: Kettlebell Training Made Simple

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The Gym in Your Hand: Kettlebell Training Made Simple

Kettlebells are the ultimate gym in your hand, offering efficient and versatile workouts for athletes. This guide explores the benefits of kettlebell training, from mobility and strength to power development. Learn how to design effective full-body routines and why kettlebells are essential for swimmers and triathletes aiming to boost performance. Read the full article.

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Improve Your Swimming on Land with the Vasa Trainer

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Improve Your Swimming on Land with the Vasa Trainer

With pools and open-water options still limited, now is the perfect time to focus on dryland swim training. The Vasa Trainer has been a key tool in my swim training and that of my clients for years. This swim-specific strength equipment allows swimmers to develop technique, strength, and endurance outside of the water. Perfect for isolating upper body movements and swim drills, it’s ideal for athletes at any level. Ready to level up your swim training at home? Check out my Vasa Trainer workouts and use code “DALY5” for 5% off your own trainer. Read on for more details!

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How to Choose the Right Personal Trainer (and Avoid the Common Mistakes)

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How to Choose the Right Personal Trainer (and Avoid the Common Mistakes)

Finding the right personal trainer can be challenging, especially with so many options available. Start by determining where you'd like to work out—whether at a gym, a private studio, or even at home. Look for trainers with reputable certifications, such as those from NSCA, ACSM, or NASM, which ensure they are qualified to meet your specific fitness needs. Don't be swayed by flashy marketing or social media presence; focus on their education, experience, and client testimonials. Make sure the trainer offers an initial consultation or assessment to discuss your goals and ensure they’re the right fit for your journey.

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