Swimming

Open Water Swimming Venues to ReOpen

After the complete shut down of all swimming venues we share the latest government advice on open water swimming venues opening up once more to the public

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AfterShokz Xtrainerz Swimming Headphones Review

Swimming laps in the pool is not for everyone and we have been lucky enough to be testing the AfterShokz Xtrainerz swimming headphones. Revolutionary in their use of bone conduction technology.

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Orca Buoyancy Shorts Review

If you struggle with lazy legs in swimming then buoyancy shorts could really help you with your form. Here we test the newest release of the Orca buoyancy shorts and share if they really do help you go faster.

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Finis Swim Parachutes Review

Finis Swim Parachutes reviewed by one of our swim specialists within the Trivelo test associates comparing the different types

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Finis SwimEars tested

We've been testing the latest innovation from the swim specialists at Finis and their SwimEars that promise to make ear problems an issue of the past

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Swim Parachutes: Do they help improve swimming?

Do swim parachutes help improve your swimming? And if so how and who would benefit from using them as part of the swim training?

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Swolf Scored Explained

Swolf is a useful swimming metric that you can use to track your swimming efficiency. We explain how the score is derived and how to use it.

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HUUB Altair swimming goggles review

HUUB top of the range Altair swim goggles have been tested over a number of weeks in both swimming pools and open water swimming sessions.

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Aspire Open Water Swim to the Isle of Wight

Taking on the challenge of swimming from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight we share our training plans and how we made it to the island still with a smile on our face

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Winter Swim Workout for Triathletes

Winter swim workout for triathletes to help you maintain your form and improve you pace in readiness for the race season. Swim faster.

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Mastering Open Water Swimming

Swimming in open water can be daunting for many people who swim regularly let alone not familiar with the water. We share our views on how to master open water swimming.

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7 of the best swimming wetsuits

Buyers Guide to swimming wetsuits with our recommendations on the best with detailed reviews on each of them from the Trivelo squad

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Orca Equip Swimming wetsuit review

Review of the Orca Equip triathlon swimming wetsuit. A very popular wetsuit from a trusted brand. We share a long term review update to help you spend smarter and race faster.

HUUB Aegis wetsuit review

HUUB Aegis Swimming wetsuit review

Test Associate TC has been testing the HUUB Aegis swimming wetsuit. Tested across a number of different swimming conditions including across continents.

Orca 3.8 triathlon wetsuit review

Orca 3.8 Swimming wetsuit review

Review of one of the top of the range swimming wetsuits from Orca with a detailed review of the Orca 3.8. Well worth a read for anyone looking for a high level of core and leg buoyancy.

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HUUB Alpha triathlon wetsuit review

We continue to support HUUB with product review testing and in this review we have been doing a test of their entry level HUUB Alpha triathlon wetsuit.

HUUB Aerious II Triathlon wetsuit

HUUB Aerious 2 triathlon wetsuit review

Shayne provides a review on the HUUB Aerious II wetsuit with his insight and comparison with other wetsuits that could be alternatives to the HUUB.

Zone3 Vanquish Wetsuit

Zone3 Vanquish triathlon wetsuit review

A further alternative for triathletes to consider when buying a wetsuit is the Zone3 Vanquish that we have been running with multiple users to bring you a complete review

Yonda Spectre Wetsuit Review

Yonda Spirit swimming wetsuit review

Review of the Yonda Spirit wetsuit introducing you to this small supplier providing some disruption to the wetsuit world with some innovative new products. More cool products from Trivelo to discover.

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15 of the best neoprene buoyancy swimming shorts

We have long been a huge advocate of the benefits of using swimming buoyancy shorts. Here we have compiled the ultimate buyers guide to buoyancy shorts to help you make an informed purchase decision.

Huub Sphere Neoprene Buoyancy Shorts Review

HUUB Sphere buoyancy shorts review

HUUB have a well established position in performance swimming wetsuits but they also make a range of buoyancy swimming shorts. Here we test the HUUB Sphere buoyancy swimming shorts and share our views.

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Do buoyancy shorts work?

Helping you swim faster and improve your swim training we have an FAQ on buoyancy shorts with answers to all the key questions you have.