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Mayor Khan commits to clean our rivers as London joins Swimmable Cities alliance
London joins cities including Paris, Rotterdam and Budapest in the global drive to restore urban waterways and make them safe,…
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Build your aerobic fitness over winter
Cardio training in winter could see you return to open water stronger, more efficient and better conditioned for swimming, says…
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Sub10 Club has started!
As the water cools and the mornings turn crisp, it’s time to gear up for another exhilarating winter swim season…
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Shop our new Outdoor Swimmer collection
Introducing the first drop of our Outdoor Swimmer sustainable clothing collection, a limited edition range of t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and…
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Plunge into ice swimming competition
Ice swimming is no longer a niche pursuit reserved for polar adventurers. Across the UK, swimmers are bridging the gap…
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Meet Libby Delana, author of Cold Joy
Libby DeLana illuminates the many physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of cold water in her new book, Cold Joy
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We’re swimming 60K in November! Will you do it too?
We, the Outdoor Swimmer team, are excited to be joining the world's most ambitious virtual swim – #SwimTrek60K
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Guildford Lido celebrates winter opening with free open day
Outdoor Swimmer attended Guildford Lido's open day to run an 'Introduction to Open Water' session
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Mental Health Swims announces closure after six years of community impact
Mental Health Swims, the volunteer-led community that has supported thousands of people across the UK through inclusive, peer-led swimming meetups,…
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Lake Windermere complete!
Mental Health Swims Community Engagement Manager Sarah Groves has conquered the length of Lake Windermere. She shares her final report.
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Want a healthy brain? Develop your swim skills!
Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi reveals how developing new skills in swimming does wonders for your mental health, memory and your brain's…
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Ankle mobility for swimmers
Building ankle strength and flexibility can literally propel your swimming technique, supporting a more effective kick, says personal trainer Liz…
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No comparisons
While Jharna Kumawat’s love of cold water swimming grew organically, her swim development only really began after her Channel relay…
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A deep dive into menopause
Did you know October is Menopause Awareness Month? Wondering why we need such an event? Swimmer and holistic practitioner Louise…
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Manacled men
A recent record event builds on the lengthy history of swimming while handcuffed.
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Gym swim training: a beginner’s guide
When starting out, the goal is less about heavy lifting or complicated exercises and more about building a solid base…
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October in the open water community
Mental Health Swims announces new Swim Together partnerships and NOWCA reveals how anyone can start their open water journey at…
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Using the pool to develop swimming in autumn
As the mornings get cooler and darker, the pool suddenly becomes more appealing this time of year… so how do…
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Outdoor swimmers who have lived experienced of psychosis wanted for a new study
Are you an outdoor swimmer who has lived experience of psychosis?
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The real cost of swimming
As the popularity of outdoor swimming increases, so does the number of places where you have to pay to swim.…
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Advocating for change
It doesn’t take much to accommodate those with disabilities at events, says adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge
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Swim through winter with us!
Join our 4-week course via Zoom and WhatsApp to help you make the most of winter swimming - with Simon…
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My TrygFonden Christianborg Rundt swim in Copenhagen
Denmark lover Steve Marshall shares his experience of taking part in the TrygFonden Christianborg Rundt – a swim around the…
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Ricky Holmes’ English Channel relay
Bluetit swimmers are now taking on the Channel in relay crossings. One swimmer, Ricky Holmes, shares his story and how…
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Swimming laid bare
What’s it like to take part in a swimming event with nothing but your bare skin? British Naturism’s writer Dugie…
