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Healing shoulders in the water
Swimming coach Nicola Butler offers her guide to pool-based rehabilitation for your shoulders
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Does my age affect how I acclimatise to cold water?
Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi answers this reader question about cold-water swimming
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Shoulders fit for swimming
Efficient swimmers need strong, mobile shoulders, says personal instructor Liz Lowe
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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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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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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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Building skills for long-distance swimming
Simon Griffiths suggests skills to master at each stage of your swimming journey
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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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How to have your best winter swimming season yet
How can you make the most of the winter swimming season? We ask Rebecca Wetten, Head Coach at Catch about…
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A year-round approach to training for long swims
Simon Griffiths looks at a year-round approach to preparing for major endurance challenges
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Train to go the distance…in the pool!
It’s important to know what your body needs so you can complete long-distance sessions safely and effectively, says swim coach…
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It’s all in the hips
How working on hip mobility can improve your swimming, by personal trainer Liz Lowe
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How to keep that swim fit feeling!
After a swim event, it’s easy for training to slide. Engaging in active recovery, working on technique and trying something…
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The lowdown on stretching
Stretching can be confusing – how much, how long, what type? Here’s a quick breakdown from personal trainer Liz Lowe,…
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How do I get back to open water swimming with long Covid?
GP and triathlete Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi has advice for balancing rest and movement when living with long Covid
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Training for speed and shorter distances
How can we train effectively and what can we do to improve our speed without compromising our technique and overall…
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Don’t panic about panic
How to stay calm during an open water event
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Swim coach Paul Eaglestone’s winning formula
Coach Paul Eaglestone has put his winning formula into print. His new book Free Speed is out now – we…
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“How do I fit swim training around my busy work schedule?”
Swim coach Cassie Patten has great advice for a busy paramedic who has signed up for a 15km swim
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Three ways to improve rotator cuff mobility
Fitness coach Liz Lowe advises three exercises that can improve both shoulder mobility and posture
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Embrace positive psychology
Positive Psychology Practitioner Lexi Tinkler is your guide to how to transform your mindset for event day success
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Learn to sprint on an endurance swim
Simon Griffiths analyses the value of changing pace on long distance swims
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How to use the pool to taper before that big event
Swim coach Nicola Butler introduces the tapering phase, which gives your body time to fully recover, repair damaged tissues and…
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So you want to swim backstroke outdoors?
Backstroke is perfect for relaxing and admiring the sky, whether it’s clouds, a full moon or a sunrise. It’s also…
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Remember to warm up, even when it’s not ‘cold’
There are benefits to warming up before any swim, even a wild or recreational swim, says Simon Griffiths.
