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What is the bilateral breathing ladder, and is bilateral breathing really necessary?
We share some top tips for improving your bilateral breathing – and even if you can't get it right, it's…
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How do I motivate myself to train through winter?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten believes the winter months are prime time for focusing on technique and maintaining fitness levels.
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How can I pace myself when swimming long distances?
Giving a talk before Swim Serpentine, swim coach Cassie Patten advised swimmers to start out steady and build into their…
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Create your own winter swimming training plan
If you have the budget and want to progress quickly, a good swimming coach can create a training plan to…
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Move of the month: Cuban Press
This exercise is great for rotation, strengthens the shoulders and can help prevent injury, says Vivienne Rickman.
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How and why should I practise kicking?
I wear a wetsuit and barely kick my legs when I swim in open water but I’ve been told I…
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Winter Freestyle Refresher: Breathing for front crawl
How to identify areas for improvement and work out what to do. Your winter freestyle refresher by Simon Griffiths.
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What does it take to swim an ice mile?
If you’ve ever seen a swimmer at the end of their ice mile, you’ll appreciate what an incredible feat of…
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Life in the slow fast lane: how to train in a public pool session
“I’m struggling with pool swimming in public sessions: how can I get a proper swim done?” Simon Griffiths has advice…
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“I learnt to swim from scratch then took on an English Channel relay”
Hafsa Mughal went from complete beginner to English Channel relay swimmer, all in the space of five months. Now an…
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How to ditch your wetsuit for winter swimming
"For a 10-minute winter swim, I'm not sure wearing a wetsuit is worth it. What do you think?" Simon Griffiths…
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Swim support you can trust
Are they qualified? What experience do they have? In this growing world of outdoor swimming, we share some advice for…
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How do I improve my technique to avoid Swimmer’s Shoulder?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about how to improve their swim technique to avoid further shoulder pain.
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Two modes swim training
Simon Griffiths explains why it's beneficial to have two modes for your swimming training, which can sometimes mean leaving the…
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How to maintain swim fitness without pool training
No pool? No problem. Jonathan Cowie explains how you can maintain your swim fitness with some dry land training, including…
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Intuitive swimming: the power of the present
Have you trained for hours without seeing results? Brian Holliday wants you to move with the water rather than fight…
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Move of the month: Dead Bug
This exercise is great for swimmers looking to improve their body position in the water, strengthening and stabilising your core…
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Starting out – basic guide to outdoor swimming
Getting started with anything new is often the hardest part but with little kit and some basic knowledge you can…
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Boost your outdoor swimming confidence by doing an event
It sounds counter-intuitive but doing an open water swimming event can boost your swimming confidence.
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How do I get my motivation back after an injury?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten has advice for those who are returning to training after a break or are feeling too…
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How to master bilateral breathing
"I’ve been told I need to do bilateral breathing for open water swimming but I can’t! What should I do?"
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How to train with other people
While your training buddy won't necessarily be doing the same strokes as you, swimming with other people can be enjoyable…
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How to plan a river swimming route
A long and lazy river swim under the dappled light from riverside trees is a quintessentially summer pastime. Jonathan Cowie…
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How to complete the Great North Swim and Swimrun
Pick the right distance, plan your nutrition, be confident in your kit and pace yourself. Simon Griffiths shares insight from…
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What’s the cause of my hip pain while swimming?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten troubleshoots a reader's hip pain, and shares some tips for preventing further discomfort.
