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A democratic activity
When Jharna Kumawat first started outdoor swimming, she didn’t realise access to safe water was such a huge issue but…
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Flying south to swim
In search of warmer waters, Ben Lane booked a trip to Lanzarote and discovered a treasure trove of stunning coastlines…
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Is teaching swimming one of the happiest jobs in the UK?
Swimming teachers across England have every reason to smile this soggy January according to a new survey by the Institute…
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A vision for tidal Thames swimming
Could a revived historic swim become a new flagship event for London?
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Boost your strength and mobility for better movement
Make 2026 the year you move better – understanding the link between strength and mobility, says personal trainer Liz Lowe
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Sustainable fitness for 2026
When fitness becomes part of your life rather than something extra you have to “fit in,” you are far more…
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Use the pool to transform your technique
Swim coach Nicola Butler explains how using pool features, from the lane ropes to pool markings, can improve your swim…
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Build your resilience over winter
In her first coaching feature for Outdoor Swimmer, Olympian Alice Dearing explains how resilience in winter is worth it when…
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Dip for a difference
Join Sub10 Club or Wild Sub10 Club this winter and turn your cold water swims into lasting impact - help…
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Wading in for civil rights
Black swimmers went to the beach to protest racial segregation in 1950s and early ’60s America
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In hot water: swimming and climate change
Through her research, Abi Lafbery has discovered that outdoor swimmers have an immersive knowledge about the water and environments they…
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SwimSafe: creating confidence in open water
Vivienne Rickman has been working with the SwimSafe team in North Wales and shares how programs like this help children…
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New cold-water competition at Brockwell Lido
Brockwell FreezeFest, the first-ever cold-water swimming championship at Brockwell Lido in London takes place on Saturday 24 January 2026
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How to age well: supporting joint health through swimming
Having healthy joints is key to aging well. We reveal how swimming provides a low-impact way to support joint health…
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Introducing our new expert contributor Alice Dearing
We’re delighted to welcome Alice Dearing, British marathon swimmer and Olympian, as our new challenge and endurance swim guide
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Education, not exclusion
Venues offer safety, community and inclusivity, which make them invaluable, says adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge
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Your swim spots
Thank you to all our readers who shared photos of their swim venues, wild swimming spots and communities for our…
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A midlife swim through Iberia
After receiving a ‘Death Calendar’ Mike Bright and his partner Em decided to embrace life and head on a swimming…
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Swimming from Denmark to Germany
Netherlands swimmer Marjan Brouwer took part in the 2025 edition of Fördercrossing, a 3km swim from Sønderhavn to Glücksburg
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What’s better – swimming 30km in a river or 30km in the sea?
Ben Lane did some thinking and devised a plan to swim and compare 30km by river and 30km by sea.…
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Ice swimming with Stephen Gould: expert guidance, inspiration and practical tips
Watch our webinar with ice swimming expert Stephen Gould – we cover preparation and safety, training and what to expect…
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I survived: Ana Little-Saña’s story
US marathon swimmer Ana Little-Saña tells us her experience of taking on the Catalina Channel crossing – a swim that…
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Shouldering on… continuing our two-part dive into shoulder mobility
Personal trainer Liz Lowes shares the second part of her shoulder rehabilitation guide
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Your guide to festive fitness
Christmas can be a tricky time for anyone who likes to train regularly. Fitness coach Vivienne Rickman shares her advice…
