Long distance swimming
EXTRA,  FEATURES,  HEALTH,  September 2025

Why going long and slow is good for your health

Long distance swimming is one of the best ways to build not just stamina in the water, but a foundation for lifelong health and wellbeing, says Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi

The idea of swimming further than you are used to can feel intimidating. Yet long distance swimming is one of the best ways to build not just stamina in the water, but a foundation for lifelong health and wellbeing.

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