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Do you swim more like Bobby Finke or Pan Zhanle?
Look at the difference in average speed for standard race distances for top swimmers and then compare with your own…
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Improve your swimming technique for next year
Paul Newsome explains why stroke technique matters and how to improve it for next year's open water swimming season.
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How I train: Paul Fowler
Paul Fowler of 100% Swimming provides first class swim coaching for swimmers and triathletes of all abilities who are looking…
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Why and how to develop your swimming pacing skills
Your pacing may have more impact on your overall swim time than your fitness. Learn how to control it for…
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Reflect, recover and refocus
Swim Smooth coach Paul Newsome looks at how swimmers can maintain health and fitness in the off-season
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Pond to pool
Simon Griffiths looks at how to adjust to pool racing after a summer in open water.
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Move of the month: push ups
Push ups will build your shoulder, tricep and chest strength, as well as improving our core stability – all the…
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Move of the month: scapula setting
If you have ever suffered from an aching neck from all those repeated movements lifting your head out the water…
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What are the best pool drills for improving open water skills?
You can still work on your open water skills when you're training in an indoor pool. Swimming coach Cassie Patten…
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Masters swimming: get ready for the pool
Add a new dimension to your swimming with Masters racing, says Simon Griffiths
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Finish the season strong
Paul Newsome looks at how to perform your best in end-of-season events and challenges.
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Stretches using a towel
Try these simple stretches before and after a swim, with the aid of something you're always guaranteed to have in…
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How to become a long distance swimmer
How do you prepare your mind and body for long-distance swimming? Watch our webinar with Olympian and world record holder…
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How to stay fit between races and on holiday
A bit of preparation and flexibility will go a long way to maintaining your fitness between races and on holiday,…
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How to balance your training between open water and the pool
Jason Tait says doing the right mix of pool and open water will help you race faster.
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Top tips for overseas swimming events
Simon Griffiths shares some practical tips to help you get the best from your swimming trip abroad and avoid some…
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How I train: Team Mermaids
Open water swimmers Katie Kenny and Manda Read juggle jobs, families and busy lives but still manage to fit in…
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Expand your range of swimming gears
Swimming slowly could help you swim faster
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What are swimming drills?
"What are swimming drills? I have heard lots about them and there’s hundreds of YouTube videos about them, but I…
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Getting back on track with swim training
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas has advice on getting back on track after an unplanned break from swim training.
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How being a multisport athlete can enliven your swimming
Athlete Jennifer Strong McConachie shares why being a multisport athlete has improved her strength and stamina in the water, and…
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The art and science of tapering
Swim coach Paul Newsome explains the science of tapering – and how to arrive in peak condition for your next swim challenge
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How to swim a marathon (in 12 weeks)
In the run up to this summer’s WaterAid Swim Marathon, Gear Editor Jo Tinsley took on the challenge of swimming 26 miles…
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How I train: Monika Mittaz
This summer Monika Mittaz will attempt to swim the 38km-length of Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland. We spoke with Monika in…
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Move of the month: side lying clam
This exercise strengthens and activates the hip abductors, which we use in both swimming (particularly breaststroke) and walking.
