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From surf to swim: the story behind NewFlow
NewFlow began to tackle surfer’s salty skin and pesky sand but now is taking off as a way to help…
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Extraordinary seaweeds
Seaweeds are beautiful, resilient and vital to our survival. In an extract from Extraordinary Seaweeds, Professor Juliet Brodie explores their…
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Two swimmers, one memorable weekend
This year Jharna Kumawat set out to swim the length of Lake Annecy in the French Alps, it didn’t always…
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Beat the training blues
As autumn draws us indoors and summer motivation fades, it’s tempting to put training on the back burner. Discover how…
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Seek seasonal ritual
As the days grow shorter and winter closes in, could a simple swimming ritual help us embrace the season rather…
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Train for the extreme: how the pool can prepare you for your toughest open-water swims
Built in the pool, proven in the wild: How to use the swimming pool to prepare for extreme outdoor swimming.
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How to prepare for an extreme open water swim
As open water swimmers, we love to push our boundaries says Alice Dearing
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Powered by why
Neil Gilson tells Rowan Clarke how his reason for swimming Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes made it possible
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You don’t need to travel to find extreme environments, says Simon Griffiths
Winter swimming may feel familiar, accessible and fun, but cold water is an extreme environment wherever you encounter it. Simon…
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Going against the Flow in France
Le Flow des Gabarriers, an incredible 33km journey down the River Charente in Southwestern France, is a highlight of Ben…
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Swim your own swim: Meet Moody Mermaids founder Vicky Staple
Moody Mermaids was born out of the idea that you are only a swim away from a good mood, says…
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From weirdos to a way of life
A lot has changed in 21 years, especially in the swimming industry. Andrea and Pete Kelly, who run Swim the…
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Finding a wild pool
The best swimming spots aren’t always marked on a map. Learn how to read the river, seek out hidden pools…
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Squats: A fundamental movement for life
Squats aren’t just for the gym. This simple, fundamental movement can build lower-body strength, power and mobility, helping you swim…
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Brightlingsea: my local lido
Jharna Kumawat didn’t realise how valued a local lido could be until she discovered the community behind it
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One man and his tow float
Dr Mark Christie is a Senior Lecturer of Sport and Physical Activity Development at University of Cumbria; his professional career…
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My summer of lidos
A regular at Parliament Hill Lido, Sally Goble loves a pool. This summer, she embarked on a personal challenge –…
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King of the Thames: a classic river swim gets a fresh twist
Simon Griffiths takes to the Thames to experience SwimQuest’s new 3km swim from Hampton Court to Kingston
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Beyond the pool: why strength training matters for swimmers
Why the swimming pool is the ultimate training environment – and why the gym should be part of every swimmer's…
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How pool swimming can make you a better open water swimmer
Olympic swimmer Alice Dearing shares what can be gained in open water from work in the pool
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Fastest man in the pool
He’s one of Britain’s greatest sprinters but put him in open water and Mark Foster admits that without a pool…
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Why swimming pools matter to outdoor swimming
As public swimming pools face rising costs, closures and dwindling investment, communities are fighting to save them. Rowan Clarke explores…
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Finding glimmers: Megan Hayes on healing through wild swimming
Researcher, writer and relentless optimist Megan Hayes is author of five books. Her newest, 'Glimmering: Healing in 21 Wild Swims'…
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Connected by technology, restored by water
Technology can help us swim smarter and live healthier lives, but sometimes the greatest benefit comes from switching it off…
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Break to record maker
Simone Blaser is an award winning swimmer, the founder of Swimwild Escape and the first person to swim the 54km…
