How Swim Better Handsets by Eolabs Are Disrupting Triathlon Training

Let’s address a widespread misconception I used to believe too: swim training is mostly about feel, not data. As triathletes, we’ve long had power meters on the bike and pace zones on the run. But when it comes to the water, even advanced swimmers were often training blind—relying on effort and feel without hard metrics to guide performance. Not anymore.

The Swim Better handsets by Eolabs are flipping this paradigm on its head. They bring data-driven precision to a sport that’s long resisted quantification. Measuring swim power in watts, direction of force, and points of speed loss, this groundbreaking technology is allowing swimmers and triathletes to train smarter, not harder.

Real-Time Data That Mirrors Your Bike and Run Training

If you're like me, you’ve probably got a love-hate relationship with swimming. Unlike cycling and running—where it's easy to quantify your progress—swimming often feels ambiguous. You wonder: am I actually getting faster? Or just flailing with more energy?

Thanks to the Swim Better handsets, we're finally on equal footing across all three triathlon disciplines. Eolabs has cracked the code: now you can measure swim power just like you do watts on the bike or pace on the run. That’s a game-changer for optimizing across your entire training regimen.

The data even syncs with TrainingPeaks, giving you a centralized view of your performance. I used mine to identify that one arm was producing slightly less propulsion than the other—an imbalance I would've never noticed without the precise, real-world feedback from these devices.

20 Seconds Per 100 Meters? That’s Not a Typo

An elite triathlete recently claimed that the insights from Swim Better helped them shave up to 20 seconds per 100 meters off their time. That’s monumental in a sport where every second counts.

This isn't magic; it's science. The handsets analyze your stroke path, power output, and force vectors to flag inefficiencies like drag or misaligned pull. With real-time AI-backed feedback, you can make corrections almost immediately. It’s like having a biomechanical coach inside your hand—literally.

“You can’t improve what you don’t measure.” — Peter Drucker

I’d add: “and once you measure it, prepare to innovate your technique faster than ever before.”

AI: Your New Underwater Coach

What sets Eolabs apart isn’t just the data, it’s how the data is interpreted. Their platform uses artificial intelligence (AI) to sift through mountains of swim data to produce actionable insights. Coaches now have a dashboard of detailed analytics that highlight trends, stroke efficiency, velocity drag points, and much more.

It's not about replacing your coach; it's about enhancing their toolkit to make your training more efficient. Think of it as a personal performance lab, worn like a wristwatch, designed to push you over your current plateau.

Why This Technology Matters for Triathletes

In triathlon, swimming often feels like an obligatory first leg you need to “get through” until the fun starts on the bike. I used to feel the same—until I started using Swim Better. Suddenly, swimming became something I could actually optimize instead of just survive.

This kind of tech can reignite your passion for the water. It makes every lap data-rich, purpose-driven, and—dare I say it—fun.

Takeaway: Performance is No Longer a Guessing Game

Whether you’re chasing a podium spot or striving to beat your personal best, the margin of improvement in your swim could be bigger than you think. Tools like the Swim Better handsets provide clarity, purpose, and progress—all wrapped into one AI-powered wearable.

If you're serious about becoming a complete triathlete, it's not just about grinding through more meters. It's about smart training backed by data. And with Swim Better, now we can finally train the swim like we bike and run—by the numbers.

Don’t just swim. Swim better.