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Swimming the shires west of London
Philip Nice, author of the new book Wild Swimming Walks Thames and West, shares his five favourite walks with wild…
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Urban blue
Jharna Kumawat discovers how the water could offer some relief from a business itinerary while on a recent trip to…
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Goggle marks, be gone!
Goggle marks are the bane of all swimmers heading to work – but with a bit of TLC for your…
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How improving posture can improve swimming
Effective breathing is central to swimming performance, so improving posture is one way to positively impact your swim technique, says…
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Love your local leisure centre!
Build a balanced training programme all in one place, says fitness coach Vivienne Rickman
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Alice Dearing: “My most intense urban swims”
Bath-like temperatures, last lap currents and jellyfish: Alice Dearing shares her most intense urban swims
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‘Dirty Business’ stars launch petition calling for referendum on water ownership
Peter Hammond and Ashley Smith, the real campaigners portrayed in Channel 4's Dirty Business, have launched an official government petition…
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From health struggles to a life transformed by swimming
After years of chronic illness and recovery from brain surgery, Victoria discovered that swimming – both in the pool and…
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Strengthen your core in the pool
One of the most effective (and often overlooked) places to build a powerful, stable core is the swimming pool, says…
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Three lakes, one swim: solo swimming across the UK
Helen Hislop shares her 59.9km odyssey through Scotland, England, and Wales, revealing the preparation, endurance and awe-inspiring beauty behind her…
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How to improve your front crawl: four simple technique fixes
Master the fundamentals of front crawl in four weeks - with quick wins you can try in your very next…
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It’s never too early to start
Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi reveals how early positive experiences with movement and outdoor environments can shape habits that last a lifetime
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Myth busting: is cold water immersion bad for women?
Recently there have been suggestions across social media about how cold water immersion is “bad for women”. It sounds authoritative,…
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Alice Dearing interviews Toby Robinson
Alice Dearing sits down with Paris 2024 marathon swimmer Toby Robinson to speak about the work he is doing to…
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Is urban swiming really more accessible than wild swimming?
Adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge shares the surprising obstacles she encounters in purpose-built urban pools
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Swimming through trauma, with Oceans Seven swimmer Mark Sowerby
In our latest Virtual Event we chatted to Mark Sowerby, the man behind new feature documentary 'Don't Be Prey'
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Outdoor Swimmer joins the Swimmable Cities Alliance
We're excited to announce that Outdoor Swimmer Magazine has been confirmed as an official Signatory to the Swimmable Cities Charter,…
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The sea swimmer suing the polluters: Jo’s story is coming to a cinema near you
Inspiring new documentary 'Jo In The Water' follows sea swimmer turned reluctant activist Jo Bateman as she takes on one…
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Wild swimming in London and southeast England
Natasha Sones, outdoor adventurer, wild swimmer and author of Swimming Wild in South East England, shares six of her favourite…
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Best pool and open water goggles
Whether you’re looking for a performance focused, low-profile style or a wide field of vision for sighting in open water,…
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Close encounters of the wild kind! Your wildlife swimming pics
Inquisitive seals, playful ducks and alarming swans – thank you for sharing photos of your wildlife encounters with us on…
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Event review: Barbados Open Water Swim Festival
Reader Alison Atfield decided to travel to Barbados alone for a new challenge
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Flourishing through swimming: practical principles from positive psychology
For our March Virtual Event we were delighted to host Leadership Coach Lexi Tinkler who shared fascinating insights about how…
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Event review: The Really Cold Swim Championships 2026
Long distance and ice swimmer Jo Jones reports on this year’s event at Rother Valley Country Park.
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Five ways to calm the nervous system
Personal trainer Liz Lowe recommends five simple actions to help reduce perceived stress and soothe the nervous system for a…
