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Move of the month: back extension
This move strengthens the back muscles and gives the muscles at the front of your body a good stretch
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The Fell Foodie’s muesli recipe
Packed with fibre and complex carbohydrates, muesli is the perfect breakfast for fueling your morning swim.
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The Fell Foodie’s energy balls recipe
These energy balls are the perfect carbohydrate hit for long-distance and endurance swimming – and with no foil sachets left…
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Meet outdoor cook Harrison Ward, AKA Fell Foodie
Harrison Ward, known as the Fell Foodie, is an outdoor cook who loves to recreate restaurant-style meals in remote locations.
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Is it safe to swim in cold water when pregnant?
Can colder temperatures of open water have a negative impact on pregnancy? Cold water experts Dr Mark Harper and Dr…
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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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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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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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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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Can remote coaching from a physiotherapist be effective for open water swimmers?
In some cases, doing the right exercises can help fix a swimming-related injury
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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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La’al Sauna – a horse box sauna roaming the Lake District
We spoke to Debbie Noble about her converted horse box sauna that frequents Cumbrian swimming spots, and how saunas enhance…
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Cold water swimming: a healthy habit
Dipping and swimming in cold water is increasingly being touted as good for health. But what does the science say?
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Body care: skin protection creams
Being outdoors in the colder months can be tough on our skin. Try these skin protection creams and repair balms…
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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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How to strengthen and protect your neck
Swimming specialist physiotherapist Alex Ewart your guide to preventing a problem that afflicts many swimmers: neck pain.
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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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Move of the month: dumbbell overhead press
This exercise increases the strength of our shoulder by working the deltoids.
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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 swimmers can protect their skin from the sun
Protecting your skin from the sun while outdoor swimming can be challenging. Read our guide to how to protect your…
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Move of the month: Bent-over row
This move helps strengthen and stabilise the shoulders, and protect from repetitive overhead movements in front crawl.
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Black Bean and Avocado Smash Quesadillas
In the run up to the Great North Swim, the UK’s biggest open water swim event, sponsors Arla share their…
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“It makes me feel young, healthy and silly”: Swimming for mental health
In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May), the Outdoor Swimmer team share their experiences of what open water…
