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Why going long and slow is good for your health
Long distance swimming is one of the best ways to build not just stamina in the water, but a foundation…
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The power of seaweed
Nutritious and nourishing, seaweed offers particular benefits to us as swimmers. Jo Tinsley explores the value of seaweed for swimmers’…
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Outdoor swimming after a heart attack
A reader got in touch to ask our health columnist Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi's advice on going back to swimming outdoors…
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Carb loading: What, when, and how to fuel a big swim
Carb loading is especially useful before long endurance events that last over 90 minutes, such as marathons, long-distance swims, or…
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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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The best sunscreen for swimming
What's the best sunscreen for outdoor swimmers? We put nine sun lotions, mineral sunscreens and zinc sun sticks to the…
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Summer rituals for healthy skin and hair
With more exposure to UV rays and training hard in the sea or the pool, summer can be a testing…
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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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What to eat on event day
Whether you’re taking on a shorter swim or a more ambitious distance, carefully consider your pre- and post-swim nutrition, says…
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How to make protein bagels
Do you save recipes on social media and never try them out? Here we take a trending ‘health’ recipe and…
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Supercharge your day of swimming
Nutrition plays a key role in a swimmer’s performance, recovery, and overall health. The Outdoor Swimmer team have been testing…
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How to prevent and treat Swimmer’s Ear: top tips from the swimming community
Swimmer's Ear is a common ear infection that afflicts wild swimmers and pool swimmers. In our recent survey we asked…
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Deep Dive: Swimmer’s Skin
Cancer Research UK reports that melanoma skin cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, accounting for five…
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Yoga has your back
Building back strength, while working on mobility and flexibility, will help us to feel strong in the water says personal…
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Live well, swim well – a holistic approach
Fuelling your workouts, balancing your hormones and getting good quality sleep with all improve your performance, says personal trainer Vivienne…
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Deep Dive: Swimmer’s Ear
Dr Sarah Law shares her insights on swimmer's ear, a common ear infection that afflicts outdoor and pool swimmers.
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Swimming: a tool for health across cultures
We're thrilled to introduce new regular contributor, Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi who will be sharing the latest news and views from…
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Kickstart your swim event fitness
Personal trainer Vivienne Rickman outlines how to dryland train for the upcoming season
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Healthy swimmers’ skin with Neve’s Bees
We meet the founders of Neve's Bees, a natural skincare brand that harnesses the healing powers of beeswax for healthy,…
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Why warming up your joints before a swim matters
Do we need to warm up even before a quick swim? The short answer: yes! Preparing the body for exercise…
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Move of the month: Single arm kettlebell press
This exercise strengthens the shoulders and arms for extra power and improves shoulder stability.
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Move of the month: Camel Pose
This is a great spinal exercise for those of us sitting for long hours at desks and computers.
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The Fell Foodie’s fondue au chocolat recipe
Harrison Ward shows you how to have the perfect, warming chocolatey treat after a cold swim.
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The Flushed Dippers: the effects of cold water and menopause
Open water swim coach Marianne Johnson has recently launched a weekly open water swimming group for peri- and post-menopausal women.…
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Move of the month: Kettlebell Good Morning
This kettlebell exercise primarily works the hamstrings on the back of the legs giving us improved strength and flexibility in…
