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How to have your best winter swimming season yet
How can you learn to swim more efficiently, improve your technique and prepare for open water events next summer? We…
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A year-round approach to training for long swims
Simon Griffiths looks at a year-round approach to preparing for major endurance challenges
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Train to go the distance…in the pool!
It’s important to know what your body needs so you can complete long-distance sessions safely and effectively, says swim coach…
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It’s all in the hips
How working on hip mobility can improve your swimming, by personal trainer Liz Lowe
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How to keep that swim fit feeling!
After a swim event, it’s easy for training to slide. Engaging in active recovery, working on technique and trying something…
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The lowdown on stretching
Stretching can be confusing – how much, how long, what type? Here’s a quick breakdown from personal trainer Liz Lowe,…
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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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Training for speed and shorter distances
How can we train effectively and what can we do to improve our speed without compromising our technique and overall…
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Don’t panic about panic
How to stay calm during an open water event
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Swim coach Paul Eaglestone’s winning formula
Coach Paul Eaglestone has put his winning formula into print. His new book Free Speed is out now – we…
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“How do I fit swim training around my busy work schedule?”
Swim coach Cassie Patten has great advice for a busy paramedic who has signed up for a 15km swim
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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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Embrace positive psychology
Positive Psychology Practitioner Lexi Tinkler is your guide to how to transform your mindset for event day success
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Learn to sprint on an endurance swim
Simon Griffiths analyses the value of changing pace on long distance swims
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How to use the pool to taper before that big event
Swim coach Nicola Butler introduces the tapering phase, which gives your body time to fully recover, repair damaged tissues and…
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So you want to swim backstroke outdoors?
Backstroke is perfect for relaxing and admiring the sky, whether it’s clouds, a full moon or a sunrise. It’s also…
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Remember to warm up, even when it’s not ‘cold’
There are benefits to warming up before any swim, even a wild or recreational swim, says Simon Griffiths.
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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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Boost your speed and power in the water
Our new contributing coach Nicola Butler has passion for the pool and a lifetime of sporting prowess and experience. This…
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Get into the flow
Editor Ella Foote is also an open water swim coach, outdoor swim guide and teacher. This month she encourages us…
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How to bring open water events and challenges into your training
In May, inland water temperatures in the UK start reaching the point where longer open water swims are possible, if…
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Starting out – basic guide to swimming outdoors
Getting started with anything new is often the hardest part but with little kit and some basic knowledge you can…
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Power up: 9 reasons to train in fins
Outdoor swimming coach and endurance swimmer, Rowan Clarke, tests Speedo’s new swim fins.
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Kickstart your swim event fitness
Personal trainer Vivienne Rickman outlines how to dryland train for the upcoming season
