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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...

Are you looking for triathlon training, then you've come to the right place! Want to try something different and challenge yourself? Triathlons incorporate three different sports — swimming, cycling, and running, into one multisport endurance event. Triathlon races are not just for athletes who want to compete; they're also great opportunities for people looking to improve their fitness levels through exercise. Triathlons usually look...

Ironman Triathlon An Ironman Triathlon is the longest triathlon of a sequence of races set by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC). Ironman involves swimming 2.4-miles (3.86 km), cycling 112-miles (180.25 km), and then running a marathon of 26.22-miles (42.20 km). It is regarded by many as possibly being the world's most challenging one-day competitive athletic event.Most Ironman events, depending upon the course, start at...

What Is A Sprint Triathlon? A Sprint Triathlon is an entry-level multi-event endurance sport involving swimming (750 metres), cycling (20km) and running (5km) all in succession. It is very popular amongst beginners. Whilst this article will cater to someone new, it's still very popular amongst experienced and professionals alike who love the shorter triathlon form and want to excel. All photos: James Mitchell Photography If...

​Triathlon Swim Training: All You Need To Know ​​Do you have a triathlon event approaching and want to get your best swim time possible? Let's get you swimming faster! But what exactly should you be doing? How can you improve your time? What are some effective ways to train? The answers to these questions are provided by our experienced team of coaches. What is...

What is the best swim stroke for Ironman? And can this swim stroke be trained on the ZEN8 Swim Trainer? The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is specifically designed for triathletes looking to fast-track their swimming and the freestyle swim stroke, which is the preferred swimming stroke for triathletes.  Find out how you can train on the ZEN8 Swim Trainer and what strokes can be...

It's that time of year, at least in the northern hemisphere. We obviously still want to improve and the winter training block lays the foundation for the race season.  Head Coach & PRO Triathlete Kieran Lindars gives 5 tips n tricks to keep you on the right track with the triathlon winter training. See video below: If you're looking to swim faster, stronger, and more...

If it's your first time trying dry-land swim training using the ZEN8 Swim Trainer, it's important that you check out these tips.

By implementing dryland training to their regular swim-training, many triathletes have been building their swim-specific muscles, improving their technique and saving time.

GB Pro Triathlete Kieran Lindars has been trying out the ZEN8 swim trainer for over a year now. Watch his review here.

Why you would want to use the ZEN8 swim trainer as opposed to simply standing-up when dryland-training with stretch cords.

Brick sessions are one of the most important sessions that should be a part of every triathletes training plan.