The Ultimate Open Water Swimming Checklist: Your Guide to a Successful Swim

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The Ultimate Open Water Swimming Checklist: Your Guide to a Successful Swim

Get ready for open water swimming with our essential checklist! Learn about starts (beach, in-water, dive), sighting techniques, supported vs. unsupported swims, feeding strategies, turns, and choosing the right goggles. Discover tips on suit fit, salt vs. fresh water, wildlife encounters, and weather impacts. Perfect for swimmers of all levels seeking a successful and enjoyable open water swim!

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Improve your Cardiovascular Swimming Performance: The Benefits of Beets and Nitric Oxide

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Improve your Cardiovascular Swimming Performance: The Benefits of Beets and Nitric Oxide

Beetroot is a powerful natural aid for swimmers looking to enhance cardiovascular performance and endurance. High in nitrates, beets convert to nitric oxide in the body, helping to dilate blood vessels and improve oxygen efficiency. Studies show athletes experience better endurance, blood flow, and adaptation to altitude after beetroot consumption, making it an excellent addition to a swimmer’s diet. Whether through juice, supplements, or whole beets, swimmers can benefit from this nutritional boost. Ready to enhance your endurance in the pool? Read on to explore how beets can elevate your swim training!

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Swimming Strength: Unlocking Your Potential with Weight Training

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Swimming Strength: Unlocking Your Potential with Weight Training

What should a swimmer focus on building: strength, hypertrophy, or both? And how should time be allocated? Let's explore this topic and discover how weight training can complement your swimming performance

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Swim Technique Video Analysis: Capture, Analyze, and Improve Your Performance

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Swim Technique Video Analysis: Capture, Analyze, and Improve Your Performance

Dive into the world of swim technique enhancement. Learn how to capture underwater footage, analyze it frame by frame, and receive expert feedback. Discover the right equipment and techniques to improve your swimming skills. Book your swim analysis session for personalized guidance to help you reach your swimming goals.

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Holiday Gift Guide for Swimmers

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Holiday Gift Guide for Swimmers

Looking for the perfect gift for the swimmer in your life? I am grateful to work with these companies, and could not coach or train the way I do without them. Read why these four brands and products are indispensable in my training, and take advantage of some exclusive discounts as part of the Train Daly community. Happy Holidays!

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3 Pool Skills Triathletes Need

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3 Pool Skills Triathletes Need

If you want to compete with the swimmers, you have to train like one. Chances are you are already training with them. Here are the top 3 pool skills many triathletes lack, and why you need them to improve your training, improve your feel for the water, and improve your performance.

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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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