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Quantifying the benefits of fat for open water swimmers
Anecdotal evidence suggests a carrying a little extra weight helps protect a swimmer against the cold.
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Food planner
Having a framework (or goal) for our nutrition is crucial. We might be trying to lose weight, gain muscle or tailor…
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Pilates for swimming: Increase efficiency, reduce drag and increase speed
Physiotherapist Darren Wigg explains how to use Swimming Specific Pilates (SSP) to swim more efficiently and reduce injury
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Amateur vs Elite
Whether you are an Olympic medallist or tackling your first open water race, correctly fuelling your swimming is crucial.
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Sport Psychology – challenge or threat?
How are you viewing your next race?
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How do I draft properly in races and avoid getting kicked?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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“I just get so nervous; my breathing goes into overdrive and I don’t know what to do”
Strategies to tackle anxiety when racing
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Is there anything I can do to help me master bilateral breathing?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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Tips for swimming training in public pools – infographic
Start with a long term goal
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How do I best structure my training for a 5k swim?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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How to get into cold water
Previously we've recommended the slow approach as this can help reduce the cold shock response, prepare you mentally for the…
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What training should I do before taking on an 8k event?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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6.9km Session – about 2.5 hours
To complete this as written, you should be capable of swimming repeatedly 100m off 90secs
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Back to Basics – Kick and Pull
Focusing on kick or pull can help refine your stroke
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Efficient body position
Get your head position correct and the body will follow
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Real Life Nutrition – Part 2
The word ‘diet’ can mean both what you eat and drink in general terms or a specific, prescribed nutrition programme…
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How can I stay motivated to keep training?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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Wild swimming scoffs – recipe 1
Fuel your wild swimming adventures with the first of three recipes from nutritionist Kathy Findlay
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Carb loading for swimmers
It wasn't until recent years that the 'art of carb-loading' has been perfected to ensure muscles are fully fuelled and…
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Ready to race
Ben Price takes a back to basics look at event preparation
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How to perfect your breaststroke
It's not all about front crawl! Olympic silver medalist Keri-anne Payne teaches us the fundamentals of breaststroke
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What if I get stung by a weever fish?
Watch out for the little fish that fell giants.
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The 00 Session
An easy to follow session for some good old fashioned distance
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Fundamentals of freestyle
Go back to basics and check your breathing, head position and rotation
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What are your favourite drills for stroke balance and symmetry?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
