Triathlon Swim Training With Snorkel

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Triathlon swim training with snorkel.

Peter reid pro triathlete and winner of the 2003 ironman triathlon world championship considers the snorkel as one of the keys to his swim training. The british triathlon federation rules do not include snorkel use so snorkels are therefore banned by omission. Forces a straight head. Swimmers tend to lift their heads while swimming freestyle.

It will not completely remove the need to look for the wall but it will encourage you to look down. Gloves and socks cannot be part of the wetsuit costume considerations. One of the most important aspects of swimming is keeping a straight body line in the water. Designed for focused body alignment training the lsnklelt includes a hydrodynamic tube shape for fast movement through the water and greater stability overall.

The snorkel will encourage the swimmer to keep their head down. The only swimming aids allowed under british triathlon rules are goggles a cap a nose clip and a costume such as a wetsuit. Note that 4 9 illegal equipment under article iv. Learning to rotate to breath is critical to proper stroke technique.

Swimming conduct is covered under article iv in the usa triathlon competitive rules.