Inside Zone3

Inside Zone3 explores the world around swim, triathlon and open water — from the athletes and environments that inspire us, to the thinking behind the products we create. Considered, practical and shaped by experience, it’s a space for stories that reflect how we approach performance, progression and life in the water.

Vicky Holland in her ZONE3 wetsuit and kit standing next to the open water
Swim Sets Workouts for Triathletes from Pro Vicky Holland
Improve your swimming with these swim sets for triathletes Keen to see some improvements in your swim? Professional Triathlete and Olympic Medallist Vicky Holland shares her favourite swim sets for...
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Harry Palmer professional triathlete wearing the gold vanquish x wetsuit
How To get started in Triathlon
Harry Palmer's tips for how to get started in triathlon Who am I and why does my opinion matter? To be honest it doesn't, and you should definitely take what...
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coach Scott Hill's Top Triathlon Tips
Coach Scott Hill's Top Tips for Coming Out Of a Triathlon Swim Feeling Fresh
It's easy to get excited and go out too hard in the swim at the start of a race. This can come back to bite you towards the end of...
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triathlon with friends
Why you should do a triathlon with your friends
Thinking of doing a triathlon? If we can do it, anyone can Triathlon is not just for elite athletes or fitness fanatics. It's for anyone looking for a challenge! It's...
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Three swimmers in wetsuits celebrate on a windy beach with a circular award logo centered.
Triumph in your prime: Celebrating a Royal Accolade
Triumph in your prime: Celebrating a Royal Accolade
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ZONE3 Ambassador Christina is wearing a new ZONE3 Vision Wetsuit standing on the beach
How To Care For Your Wetsuit
If you're into open water swimming, you know that slipping into your wetsuit can feel like gearing up for an epic adventure. Whether you're conquering waves or gliding through serene...
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A person is swimming in the sea in a ZONE3 wetsuit and breathing to one side
Swim Cornering - How To Turn Around Buoys In A Triathlon Swim
Navigating a swim buoy in a triathlon can be a crucial skill that impacts your overall swim time and efficiency. There are three primary techniques for turning around a swim...
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Swansea Vale Tri club members in bright jerseys pose together by a waterfront outdoor area.
Club feature: Swansea Vale Tri
Picture this: you're surrounded by a squad of like-minded individuals who instantly feel like family. There's this sense of camaraderie that's thicker than a post-race smoothie - everyone's cheering each...
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Swimmer in pink cap glides through blue pool water during a sprint triathlon training lap.
From pool to open water - how to swim a sprint triathlon
As the allure of the triathlon season beckons, many swimmers find themselves making the leap from the controlled environment of the pool to the vast openness of lakes and seas....
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Triathlete in a Zone3 wetsuit with blue sleeves adjusts his sleeve against a pale blue sky
Kyle Buckingham's Buffalo City 70.3 Race Report
Read Kyle's breakdown of the 2020 IM 70.3 in Buffalo City, as he finishes in a respectable 5th, behind another Zone3 athlete Bart Aernouts.
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