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Move of the month: Standing heel lifts
This move is great for improving ankle flexibility and strength, working the muscles and tendons that support and stabilise the…
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“How do I keep up my fitness through winter?”
Swimming coach Cassie Patten recommends a dryland programme for outdoor swimmers to maintain fitness levels through the winter months.
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Freestyle Refresher, part 4: Unleashing the power of your legs
Simon Griffiths has the fourth part of our guide to reviewing and refreshing your front crawl stroke this winter –…
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Easy foot stretches for swimming
Liz Lowe is your guide to stretches that can build strength and increase mobility in your feet, improve your kick…
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Land exercises to improve your front crawl
This land exercise routine will help front crawl swimmers increase the strength and mobility of their shoulders, boost core strength,…
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Move of the month: Thoracic spine extension
This is a move that helps stretch and mobilise our shoulders, increasing their range of motion. Vivienne Rickman is your…
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Treading Water pt 1: the start of my training for an open water event
For her first ever open water event, digital journalist and beginner swimmer Abi has signed up to a 4-mile swim…
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Move of the month: Kettlebell halo
This move improves shoulder strength, mobility and stability and is also great for boosting core strength as well as grip…
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9 ways to become a faster swimmer this year
Becoming a better swimmer happens through deliberate and long-term focus rather than any radical overnight change.
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7 benefits of working with a swim coach
Helen Webster explains how spending time with a swim coach can benefit everyone, from open-water newbies to seasoned outdoor swimmers.
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Do you need rest days from swimming training?
We answer a reader’s question about rest and recovery in a swimming training programme
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Should you train in open water or a pool?
Simon Griffiths explores the pros and cons of open water and pool training.
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You ask, we answer: How can I get back into swimming after an illness?
"Do you have any tips on getting back into swimming after a virus?" Swim coach Cassie Patten has advice for…
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Back to basics: how do I get my face in the water?
“I’m struggling to get my face in the water when swimming at my local lake, and I would love some…
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Winter Freestyle Refresher: Part 3: Using your arms in front crawl
Simon Griffiths has the third part of our guide to reviewing and refreshing your front crawl stoke this winter
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How do I perfect my swimming catch?
There's more to swimming fast than having a perfect catch but it's worth working on
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Top tips for festive dips
Christmas morning dips, New Year's Day swims and loony dooks: a madcap dash into the sea is fast becoming a…
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How I train: Hector Pardoe
Olympian swimmer Hector Pardoe gives us an insight into his training regime, including sprint technique and prepping for wetsuit racing.
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How to remove your neoprene accessories fast
Check out these tips we’ve curated from the Outdoor Swimmer team and social media to avoid getting colder than necessary…
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Move of the month: Alternating superman
This is a great core strengthening exercise that involves minimal movement but improves strength in both the lower back and…
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Winter freestyle refresher: body position, action and reaction
Here we look at your body position in the water, and how your body responds to various actions.
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7 ways to sprint faster in swimming
We look at how long distance swimmers can become better sprinters, and if there are consequences for trying
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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…
