How to SWIM FASTER and EFFICENT in Triathlon for 2026

Want to swim faster and feel more relaxed in your triathlon? In this video, I share 11 simple and proven tips to help triathletes swim faster and more efficiently in the 2026 triathlon season. These tips are perfect for beginner and first-time triathletes, but even experienced racers will find value here.

We cover body position, breathing, stroke efficiency, pacing, and common mistakes that slow triathletes down in the water. You don’t need to swim more yards — you just need to swim smarter.

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If swimming is the most stressful part of triathlon for you, this video will help you feel more confident and get faster this season.

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00:00 How to Swim Faster
00:25 Learn to Swim as an Adult
00:42 Spend Time Swimming
01:37 How to Breathe as a new swimmer
02:52 Is a Swim Coach worth it
03:37 How to fix poor body position when swimming
04:22 Best Arm Position when swimming
06:21 Use Pool Time Correctly
08:16 How to Kick in Freestyle Swimming
09:41 Importance od Core and Upper Body Stgrenght in Swimming
10:59 Open Water Swimming is important
14:20 Swimming take time to learn
14:47 The Special order