About
SwimBETTER is a cutting-edge wearable sports-tech device developed by eo Lab scientists to bring elite-level biomechanical analysis to everyday swimmers, triathletes, and coaches. It accurately captures a rich set of freestyle metrics including total and propulsive power output, stroke rate, force field distribution (propulsive, drag, lateral, and vertical), hand velocity, stroke path geometry, stroke phase breakdowns, and technique consistency across left and right strokes. The platform's flagship AI feature, 'eo i', ingests your SwimBETTER freestyle data and generates a clear, personalized analysis report highlighting priority areas for improvement and recommending targeted drills — eliminating the guesswork from stroke analysis. Available in 15-minute and 90-minute recording capacities, SwimBETTER suits individual lap swimmers, long-distance open-water athletes, squads, and triathlon teams alike. Triathletes benefit from native TrainingPeaks auto-sync, giving a unified view of swim, bike, and run training loads. Swim coaches can use SwimBETTER to augment visual assessment with objective, never-before-seen biomechanical data, enabling faster and more precise interventions. A Gold membership unlocks advanced metrics such as hand velocity overlays. Core stroke rate and power data is accessible without a membership. SwimBETTER closes the gap between stroke analysis and actionable change, helping athletes reduce the time it takes to improve.
Key Features
- Real-Time Stroke Power Tracking: Measures total and propulsive power output in Watts alongside stroke rate, showing exactly how power shifts as stroke rate changes.
- Force Field Visualization: Maps power distribution across six vectors — propulsive, hand drag, up, down, left, and right — so you can redirect wasted energy into forward drive.
- AI-Optimized Analysis with eo i: Transforms freestyle session data into a clear, personalized report that highlights what matters most and recommends specific drills for improvement.
- Stroke Path & Consistency Overlays: Tracks hand path from front, side, and top-down views and lets you overlay multiple strokes to identify technique degradation under fatigue.
- TrainingPeaks Auto-Sync: Automatically syncs swim sessions to TrainingPeaks for triathletes, providing a unified view of swim, bike, and run training.
Use Cases
- Competitive swimmers tracking power output and identifying stroke inefficiencies to break personal bests.
- Triathlon coaches prescribing data-driven swim drill corrections based on objective force and path metrics.
- Triathletes monitoring swim efficiency alongside bike and run data in TrainingPeaks for holistic race preparation.
- Swim squads and teams using multiple SwimBETTER units to compare technique across athletes and track group progress over a season.
- Long-distance open-water swimmers analysing how fatigue degrades stroke consistency and power over extended efforts.
Pros
- Comprehensive Biomechanical Data: Captures power, force vectors, stroke path, phase breakdowns, and consistency metrics that no poolside eye or standard lap watch can match.
- AI-Driven Personalized Coaching: The eo i analysis tool removes data interpretation burden by converting raw metrics into prioritized, drill-specific coaching advice.
- Flexible Recording Capacities: Available in 15-minute and 90-minute versions, accommodating sprint sessions, squad use, long-distance training, and triathlon preparation.
- TrainingPeaks Integration: Seamless auto-sync keeps triathletes' entire multi-sport training load in one place without manual data entry.
Cons
- Hardware Purchase Required: SwimBETTER is a physical wearable that must be purchased upfront, making the entry cost higher than software-only coaching tools.
- Advanced Metrics Behind Paywall: Features like hand velocity overlays require a Gold membership subscription on top of the hardware cost.
- Freestyle-Only AI Analysis: The eo i AI-optimized report currently supports freestyle data only, limiting value for swimmers focused on other strokes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an eo membership to use SwimBETTER?
No membership is required to access core metrics like stroke rate and power. However, a Gold membership unlocks advanced data such as hand velocity overlays and additional analysis features.
What swimming strokes does SwimBETTER support?
SwimBETTER captures data across strokes, but the AI-optimized eo i analysis tool currently generates personalized reports specifically for freestyle swimming.
Can SwimBETTER sync with TrainingPeaks?
Yes. Triathletes can auto-sync their SwimBETTER sessions directly to TrainingPeaks, enabling a complete view of swim, bike, and run training in one calendar.
Which version of SwimBETTER should I choose?
The 15-minute version suits individual swimmers and shorter squad sessions, while the 90-minute version is better for long-distance swimmers, full squad practices, and triathlon training blocks.
How does the eo i AI analysis work?
After a session, eo i processes your SwimBETTER freestyle data and generates a clear, personalized report showing your most impactful areas for improvement and recommending specific drills to address them.
