By 220 Triathlon Team

Published: Monday, 12 December 2022 at 12:00 am

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As the winter weather worsens, you can be forgiven for struggling to get the maximum benefit of your usual training.

It can be hard to put in the necessary miles in poor conditions and, as is the case year-round, it can be difficult to find time for training given the demands of daily life.

Indoor training might just be the solution. You can boost your fitness levels from the comfort of your own home and schedule workouts on your lunch break, in early mornings or late at night. Below, Matt Baird runs through the best equipment to get you rolling.

Best indoor training kit

Open Water by Mikael Rosén

Translated into English, this book from the Swedish swim coach Mikael Rosén comes from an author with quite a repertoire. Nicknamed “the rain man of swimming”, Rosén placed second in the Swimming World Cup and was a 19-time national champion. It’s safe to say, he’s something of an expert. 

In this detailed work, he offers takes on open-water swim history, technique and theory. Readers are invited to explore the sport through eight different perspectives, ranging from physical and mental aspects to the politics of open water swimming.

There are even deep dives into the lives of professional swimmers such as Michael Phelps and Sarah Sjöström. Bristling with information about age, gender, body types and training ideas, this hardback is a must for swim geeks and those seeking aquatic gains. 

See our list of the best triathlon books for more inspiration.