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Is urban swiming really more accessible than wild swimming?
Adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge shares the surprising obstacles she encounters in purpose-built urban pools
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City dippers
Why is city swimming important? Rowan Clarke finds out
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Claiming access to swimming may be easier in cities
Urban waterways can be places we cherish, celebrate and care for, says Simon Griffiths
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Wild swimming in London and southeast England
Natasha Sones, outdoor adventurer, wild swimmer and author of Swimming Wild in South East England, shares six of her favourite…
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Breath, water and vibration
Breathing correctly makes us better swimmers, but can working on breath on dryland helps us in the water? Ella Foote…
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Five ways to calm the nervous system
Personal trainer Liz Lowe recommends five simple actions to help reduce perceived stress and soothe the nervous system for a…
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Use the outdoors for dryland training
Avoid busy, stuffy gyms and get outside for your dryland training, says fitness coach Vivienne Rickman
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Spring clean the body
This month, editor Ella advises how to prepare for the season ahead with a mind and body spring clean
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Winging it: the day a swan became my pacer
What an unexpected river chase taught Jharna Kumawat about calm, kindness, and keeping strokes tidy
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Never stop exploring
Raised by the sea in Western Australia, Madoc Lanfear Appleby has found challenge, calm and meaning in open water swimming
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Events and wildlife
Alice Dearing shares her experience about how to deal with wildlife when taking part in events and competition
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Swimming with wildlife: wonder, responsibility and the fear factor
Swimming with wildlife is not a right, it’s a privilege, one that depends on healthy ecosystems, responsible operators, informed swimmers,…
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Monsters of the deep
Why are we so fascinated by deep sea monsters? Rowan Clarke asks writer and academic Prema Arasu
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Close encounters
When it comes to wildlife encounters, how close is too close? asks Rowan Clarke
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How to boost your endurance and swim stronger
Boosting endurance in the pool isn’t just about swimming more laps, says swim coach Nicola Butler. It’s about training smarter,…
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The Thames: London’s wildlife artery
Far from being “biologically dead”, the Thames is a great place for wildlife, says Simon Griffiths
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Sharing the river
Swimmers witness nature like no other outdoor pursuit, says Sophie Etheridge
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Meet Laura Hall
Laura Hall is an award-winning author, travel writer and journalist based in Copenhagen. Her new book, The Year I Lay…
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Freezin’ for a reason every season
Proud stepdad Duncan Baird wonders if his daughter Grace is part mermaid, not just because of the way she glides…
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Flying south to swim
In search of warmer waters, Ben Lane booked a trip to Lanzarote and discovered a treasure trove of stunning coastlines…
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A vision for tidal Thames swimming
Could a revived historic swim become a new flagship event for London?
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Boost your strength and mobility for better movement
Make 2026 the year you move better – understanding the link between strength and mobility, says personal trainer Liz Lowe
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Sustainable fitness for 2026
When fitness becomes part of your life rather than something extra you have to “fit in,” you are far more…
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Use the pool to transform your technique
Swim coach Nicola Butler explains how using pool features, from the lane ropes to pool markings, can improve your swim…
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Build your resilience over winter
In her first coaching feature for Outdoor Swimmer, Olympian Alice Dearing explains how resilience in winter is worth it when…
