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Understanding protein
Put away your protein shakes! Kathy Findlay explains how much protein you need, when you should eat it and how…
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Winter training 1 – 1hr 3.5km
This set includes some medley work (ie when you swim all four strokes in the order butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, frontcrawl)…
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A fat lot of good?
We take a look at the nutty problem of coconut oil
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Should I use protein supplements?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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How to prepare for an open water swim when you can only access a pool
In an ideal world, if you are planning an open water swimming event or challenge, you would ensure you practise…
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I’m so slow when I kick. Should I be using a float?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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Hemp protein recipes – 1
The first of three protein-packed recipes from nutritionist Kathy Findlay
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Power up, power down – recipe 2
The second of our recipes to fuel your training session and aid recovery
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Get a Rhythm
How to use a Tempo Trainer to optimise your stroke rate for maximum speed
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Try this full-body stretching workout to keep you swim fit
Undertaking a little exercise each week can help to reduce stress and anxiety, and even help also to build your…
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I’ve got the post-swim blues
Much is written about preparing for a significant open water swim. There is also plenty of advice on what to…
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Ask the Experts
Why am I so much faster with a pull buoy?
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Quantifying the benefits of fat for open water swimmers
Anecdotal evidence suggests a carrying a little extra weight helps protect a swimmer against the cold.
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Food planner
Having a framework (or goal) for our nutrition is crucial. We might be trying to lose weight, gain muscle or tailor…
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Pilates for swimming: Increase efficiency, reduce drag and increase speed
Physiotherapist Darren Wigg explains how to use Swimming Specific Pilates (SSP) to swim more efficiently and reduce injury
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Amateur vs Elite
Whether you are an Olympic medallist or tackling your first open water race, correctly fuelling your swimming is crucial.
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Sport Psychology – challenge or threat?
How are you viewing your next race?
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How do I draft properly in races and avoid getting kicked?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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“I just get so nervous; my breathing goes into overdrive and I don’t know what to do”
Strategies to tackle anxiety when racing
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Is there anything I can do to help me master bilateral breathing?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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Tips for swimming training in public pools – infographic
Start with a long term goal
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How do I best structure my training for a 5k swim?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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How to get into cold water
Previously we've recommended the slow approach as this can help reduce the cold shock response, prepare you mentally for the…
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What training should I do before taking on an 8k event?
Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions
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6.9km Session – about 2.5 hours
To complete this as written, you should be capable of swimming repeatedly 100m off 90secs
