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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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Foraging for swimmers: watercress
Offering a gentle rendition of wasabi’s heat, watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is one of the oldest known leaf vegetables consumed by…
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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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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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Bath products for swimmers
Nothing warms you through, soothes aching muscles and eases tension like a good soak after a cold water swim. Read…
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Take a seaweed bath
While you’re down by the water, why not gather ingredients for a restorative seaweed bath?
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Move of the month: Legs Up The Wall pose
This yoga pose is great after a long training session and before bedtime, aiding a restorative sleep.
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Post-swim recipe: Mushroom and lentil ragu
Warm up after your swim with a flask of mushroom and lentil ragu – perfect with a big chunk of…
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Move of the month: Lateral squats
Vivienne Rickman is your guide to a lower-body exercise that's ideal for breaststrokers.
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Post-swim recipe: Ranjan’s Chana Masala
Anna Southwell of Loves Cafe shares this authentic Chana Masala recipe cooked by Ranjan, an asylum seeker taking part in…
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A guide to candlelight meditation
This candlelight meditation by Liz Lowe is a lovely practice to bring calm and clarity.
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What happens to your body when you go cold-water swimming?
Cold-water enthusiast Jonathan Cowie talks to Dr Susanna Søberg about what happens to your body when you go cold-water swimming,…
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Post-swim recipe: simple cookies
These moreish cookies take little time to prepare and are ideal for sharing among friends after a cold dip.
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Move of the month: Floor Angels
Vivienne Rickman is your guide to a stretch that ease tightness in shoulders after a cold-water swim.
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How to avoid ear infections while swimming
Why the smallest bit of swim kit is the most important for preventing ear infections Swimming costume, goggles, hat, towel……
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Post swim recipe: everyday tomato sauce
A simple and nutritious tomato sauce recipe that comes in handy for a variety of meals.
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Post swim recipe: frangipane mince pies
These decadent mince pies are great to share among friends after a festive dip. Recipe by Anna Southwell of Loves…
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Does a warm drink after a cold swim really help?
A warm drink after a winter swim is top of everyone’s recovery list. But how effective is it in rewarming…
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Myth busting: will I get Weil’s disease from open water swimming?
Is Weil’s disease a risk when swimming in open water? Simon Griffiths unpacks the fact from the fiction, and advises…
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Soak your body and mind with TRIHARD
Despite spending a lot of time in the water I still love to get home from a swim and plunge…
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Yoga for open water swimmers – Part 2
Part two of a series of yoga exercises to help improve your swimming both physically and mentally
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Yoga for open water swimmers – Part 1
Part one of a series of yoga exercises to help improve your swimming both physically and mentally
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BODY CARE: Friction creams and balms
Friction creams and balms are useful for not only wetsuit chafing but also for areas where your swimwear can rub.…
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Post swim recipe: Pesto
Pair this simple homemade pesto with fresh pasta cooked on a camping stove – the perfect post swim recipe when…
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Raising awareness about the impacts of underfueling with Project RED-S
Project RED-S aims to provide information and a safe space for athletes affected by Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
