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Move of the month: Leg Raises
Leg raises are a core strengthener that target the abdominal muscles. Vivienne Rickman is your guide.
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How do I overcome my self-consciousness to enter a swimming event?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about to feel less self-conscious when outdoor swimming, and how to be…
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Practise pool turns to improve your outdoor swimming
Simon Griffiths explains how practising turns in the pool can help add strength and conditioning training to your open water…
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Training in open water
With the water getting warmer, it’s time to take your training back to the open water, says Jonathan Cowie
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What to carry in a tow float bag
Tow floats or tow bags and are now widely used by outdoor swimmers, but what do people carry in them?
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How do I transition from a swimsuit to a wetsuit?
Reader Jenny Knights is new to outdoor swimming and has her first open water next month. Swimming coach Cassie Patten…
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How to get the most from a swimming event
You won't regret signing up to an event, says Simon Griffiths. Here's how to make the most of the experience.
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Pool skills: underwater dolphin kick
Improve your swimming with an underwater dolphin kick, says Simon Griffiths.
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Front crawl tips: don’t get caught out by the catch
There is a lot to work on before you start thinking about the underwater phase of front crawl, says Jonathan…
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Tips for swimming underwater
Relax and take it slow: Simon Griffiths shares some tips for underwater swimming.
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Marine meditation: is freediving a natural extension of outdoor swimming?
Is freediving the preserve of the super-human or a natural extension of outdoor swimming and a gateway to a new…
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How to breathe better
Liz Lowe offers tips and simple exercises for better breathing, which can help with tiredness, tension or anxiety, and boost…
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Move of the month: woodchop
Having strong core muscles is important in all our swimming strokes as it is in many functional movements in our…
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Myth busting: Can a pike bite my toes?
If you have swum in freshwater, you have swum with pike. They lurk – often unseen – in rivers, ponds,…
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Move of the month: Kettlebell Swing
This full body exercise works muscles in both the upper and lower body as well as the core. Vivienne Rickman…
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AI: A new source for swim training inspiration
Artificial Intelligence can provide ideas for coaches and swimmers, Simon Griffiths reveals.
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How to have a happy public lane swim
Jonathan Cowie shares his advice for how to make your training sessions in public pools happy and effective.
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A pool training session for the solar equinox
Simon Griffiths shares a threshold pace pool training session designed to be used at any time of year, targeted at…
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Understanding pool training sessions
Being able to decipher the most commonly used terms and abbreviations in a pool session will take your training to…
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Adaptive Swimmer: Sophie Etheridge
“Spring is the time of plans and projects” (Leo Tolstoy). Adaptive Swimmer: Sophie Etheridge on how to plan and train…
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How do I feel less ‘heavy’ in the water?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about heaviness in the water, and improving stamina for an upcoming swimming…
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Use mindfulness to help you tackle challenges
Liz Lowe is your guide to how you can use mindfulness to help you recognise the transience of uncomfortable sensations.
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7 Reasons to stop procrastinating with open water swimming event entries
It's time to stop differing and make your event choices. Entering early benefits you and event organisers.
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What should I eat during a marathon swim?
Jelly Babies, caffeine gels or peanut butter sandwiches? Swimming coach Cassie Patten and veteran long distance swimmer Colin Hill are…
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Top five tips for a long-distance swim challenge
So, you’re swimming long-distance? Simon Murie shares his top five tips to help get you in the best shape possible…
