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The environment in April
A new alternative to elastane, swimming medals made from drinks cans and a toolkit for protecting your local river –…
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Best protein powders for swimmers
Protein is an essential macronutrient for repairing and building muscle after a strenuous swimming session. While you can’t beat animal-…
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Which goggle lens do I need for open water and pool swimming?
Swimming goggles come with a vast array of lens types, all suited to different light conditions. Gear Editor Jo Tinsley…
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Outdoor swimming kit we love this spring
Tiny Pace Clock that attaches to your water bottle: read on for our round up of the best pieces of…
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Open water swimsuits for all bodies
Whether you're looking for spaghetti strap training suits or more modest coverage, body positive styles or longer body lengths, we…
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The best thermal swimsuits for outdoor swimmers
There are plenty of ways to make a swimsuit warmer whether neoprene, Yulex, thermal silver lining or thick bonded material.…
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How to choose a swimming cap
Durable silicone swimming caps, long hair swimming caps or thermal swimming caps: read our guide to choosing the right head…
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Our New Year swimming intentions
Mastering all four main swimming strokes, improving catch and pull, and practising underwater dolphin kick: the Outdoor Swimmer team share…
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Best books for wild swimmers
Whether you want to discover new wild swimming locations, pore over nature writing at its most lyrical, lose yourself in…
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How to choose a swimming watch
What features should you look out for in a swimming watch? We polled our readers about what they found most…
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Best swimming watches 2024
Track your training and recovery, with GPS for measuring open water distances and metrics to help you monitor and improve…
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Best headphones for swimmers
We put three waterproof, bone conduction headphones to the test: two fully submergible and one sweat-proof pair robust enough for…
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New conceptual images of Dublin City Lido released
The Dublin City Lido Campaign has released its latest design and conceptual images for a public outdoor public lido at…
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Outdoor swimming kit we love this winter
A Yulex jacket that fits like a second skin, a performance swimsuit with exceptional support and a lightweight robe that's…
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How to layer up after a cold swim
With numb fingers, damp skin and scant shelter, it can be hard to get dressed and warm after a cold…
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Hot drinks for outdoor swimmers
Cold water swimming calls for hot drinks for warming up after, but what should you pop in your flask this…
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Best neoprene accessories for open water swimmers
Swim socks, fleece-lined caps and baselayers: as temperatures drop, we review some of the best neoprene accessories (and natural rubber…
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Outdoor swimming kit we love this autumn
Size-inclusive hiking and swimwear, protein-boosted breakfast cereal and a change robe designed with wheelchair users in mind: a round up…
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Dryland training for swimmers
What is dryland training and why is it important?
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Best swim training kit
Maximise your pool training sessions with our pick of the best swim training kit from kickboards and fins to hand…
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The best skincare and shampoo for swimmers
Skin and hair can really suffer with regular swimming in chlorine or salt water. Read on for our round up…
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A Channel swimmer photostory
“Physical preparation for this is key, but mental preparation is paramount”. On 4 September, 16-year-old Prisha Tapre became a Channel…
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Fit for a poet: a swimmer’s guide to Lausanne
Jo Tinsley hops on the train to Lausanne, Switzerland, to explore its lakeside beaches and open-air pools
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Best shoes to wear after swimming
Lightweight and slip-resistant sliders, cosy outdoor slippers and an innovative thermoregulating wool boot: we review the best shoes to wear…
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Sunglasses for wild swimmers
Floating sunglasses, polarised lenses with crystal clear clarity or robust frames made from abandoned fishing gear: we test the best…
