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Two modes swim training
Simon Griffiths explains why it's beneficial to have two modes for your swimming training, which can sometimes mean leaving the…
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How to maintain swim fitness without pool training
No pool? No problem. Jonathan Cowie explains how you can maintain your swim fitness with some dry land training, including…
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Intuitive swimming: the power of the present
Have you trained for hours without seeing results? Brian Holliday wants you to move with the water rather than fight…
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Move of the month: Dead Bug
This exercise is great for swimmers looking to improve their body position in the water, strengthening and stabilising your core…
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Starting out – basic guide to outdoor swimming
Getting started with anything new is often the hardest part but with little kit and some basic knowledge you can…
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Boost your outdoor swimming confidence by doing an event
It sounds counter-intuitive but doing an open water swimming event can boost your swimming confidence.
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How do I get my motivation back after an injury?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten has advice for those who are returning to training after a break or are feeling too…
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How to master bilateral breathing
"I’ve been told I need to do bilateral breathing for open water swimming but I can’t! What should I do?"
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How to train with other people
While your training buddy won't necessarily be doing the same strokes as you, swimming with other people can be enjoyable…
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How to plan a river swimming route
A long and lazy river swim under the dappled light from riverside trees is a quintessentially summer pastime. Jonathan Cowie…
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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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What’s the cause of my hip pain while swimming?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten troubleshoots a reader's hip pain, and shares some tips for preventing further discomfort.
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How to use a pull buoy
Pull buoys can help with coordination and arms-only training, and can also make for a very relaxing, even meditative swim.…
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Move of the month: dumbbell overhead press
This exercise increases the strength of our shoulder by working the deltoids.
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Swim techniques of the past
Jonathan Cowie looks back on how swim technique has changed over years, and why it doesn't pay to be nostalgic
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How to keep your shoulders healthy
Swimming specialist physiotherapist Alex Ewart looks at what works and what doesn’t for preventing shoulder injury.
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How do I stop feeling dizzy when swimming?
Dizziness is a common issue with swimmers who are transitioning to front crawl, but how can you adjust your head…
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How I’m preparing for my next 10km marathon swim
How to build a training plan for a long distance swim that fits around your life.
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How to calm first event nerves
Signed up for your first swimming event and feeling nervous? We share some top tips for overcoming those pre-event jitters.
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Want to learn more about river swimming? Try kayaking
Whether learning how to find the fastest flow of water or avoiding hazards unique to rivers, Simon Griffiths suggests trying…
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Swimming in rivers
Having an understanding of how water moves in rivers and how to use that to your advantage will help you…
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How to prepare for an English Channel relay swim
Meet your pilot and eat crisp butties – Lionel Spittle and David Rock share their top tips for preparing for…
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How do I avoid back pain in breaststroke?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about how to improve their breaststroke so it relieves pressure on their…
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Move of the month: Bent-over row
This move helps strengthen and stabilise the shoulders, and protect from repetitive overhead movements in front crawl.
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How to train for bodysurfing
This pool training session will put you in good stead for catching a wave in the sea.
