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Swim faster next year
Focus on general fitness and health for long-term improvements in your swimming
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“I feel dizzy when swimming”
Swimming coach and Olympian Cassie Patten has advice for if you find yourself feeling dizzy when swimming – and how…
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How to fall in love with swimming
If you want to be a lifelong swimmer, it’s a big help if you love swimming. That might sound obvious,…
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Watch our entire video wetsuit series – everything you need to know about wetsuits
Do I need a wetsuit for open water swimming? How do I choose the right one? And how do I…
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What’s the motivation behind your open water swimming goal?
When you set your open water swimming goals, what really matters is your underlying reasons.
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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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Preparing for a swim event abroad
Entering a swim event abroad? Paul Newsome, Head Coach at Swim Smooth, tells us how to arrive on the startline…
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How can I avoid cramp when swimming in deep water?
British freestyle swimmer and open water coach Cassie Patten has advice for avoiding cramps when swimming in open water and…
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How can I train to swim long distance front crawl?
British freestyle swimmer and open water coach Cassie Pattern has advice for a 79-year-old swimmer training to swim the Henley…
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How I train: Peter Plavec
Peter Plavec first started swimming six years ago. Now he is an ice and marathon swimmer and social media swim…
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Take your front crawl outside
Adapt your swimming to open water: sighting and navigation. Simon Griffiths has your guide.
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How to complete the Great North Swim and Swimrun
Pick the right distance, plan your nutrition, be confident in your kit and pace yourself. Simon Griffiths shares insight from…
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MySwimEdge – Using technology to swim faster
We caught up with Igor Shlyonsky, founder of MySwimEdge to learn how his technology helps swimmers analyse their technique
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How to swim a marathon (in 12 weeks): Preparation and motivation
Gear editor Jo Tinsley is taking on the WaterAid Swim Marathon – swimming 26 miles (42.2km) in 12 weeks –…
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How I train: Andy Donaldson
Andy is a Scottish-Australian marathon swimmer and a three-time world record holder with records including the fastest time to complete…
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Going long distance
Paul Newsome, Head Coach at Swim Smooth, shares his smarter approach to training for long-distance swims.
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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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Winter freestyle refresher, part 5: putting it all together
Reflecting on the various components covered in his front crawl refresher series – body position and balance, breathing arms and…
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Treading water pt2: mastering front crawl breathing
Now into her second month of training for her first open water event, digital journalist and beginner swimmer Abi Whyte…
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Move of the month: arm external rotation
A great move to train for swimming longer distances, this exercise will develop the range of motion of the shoulder…
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A mile to a marathon
Have you swum in mass participation events but feel ready to take your swimming to the next level? Coach Kate…
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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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“How do I keep up my fitness through winter?”
Swimming coach Cassie Patten recommends a dryland programme for outdoor swimmers to maintain fitness levels through the winter months.
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Freestyle Refresher, part 4: Unleashing the power of your legs
Simon Griffiths has the fourth part of our guide to reviewing and refreshing your front crawl stroke this winter –…
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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…