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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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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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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.
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How to use a pull buoy
Pull buoys can help with coordination and arms-only training, and can also make for a very relaxing, even meditative swim.…
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Move of the month: dumbbell overhead press
This exercise increases the strength of our shoulder by working the deltoids.
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Swim techniques of the past
Jonathan Cowie looks back on how swim technique has changed over years, and why it doesn't pay to be nostalgic
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How to keep your shoulders healthy
Swimming specialist physiotherapist Alex Ewart looks at what works and what doesn’t for preventing shoulder injury.
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How do I stop feeling dizzy when swimming?
Dizziness is a common issue with swimmers who are transitioning to front crawl, but how can you adjust your head…
