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  • How to – use FINIS PT Hand Paddles

    In contrast to most swimming paddles on the market the potato shaped PT Paddle is intended to reduce resistance, and…

  • Last hurrah – session 1

    The first of four end of season training sessions

  • Fit for Life – recipe 1

    Keep in tip-top shape with the first of three essential nutrient-packed recipes from nutritionist Kathy Findlay

  • Santa snacks

    Whether you're venturing out for a chill swim or rushing in from a Boxing Day Dip, these portable Christmassy snacks…

  • Breakfast bars

    Fuel your wild swimming adventures with this tasty breakfast bar recipe from nutritionist Kathy Findlay

  • Know the drill

    Mark Durnford looks at the pros and cons of swimming drills

  • Pull it together

    Two training sets from Fiona Ford to help you focus on developing your catch and pull using a pull buoy

  • DIY 10k training camp

    Create your own intensive staycation

  • Embrace the medley – session 1

    Add other strokes to your training will enhance your strength, fitness and swimming ability.

  • How to build core strength for a more powerful kick

    Most swimmers have heard the term "core strength training" but did you know that an improved core can boost your…

  • Avoid the ‘one-speed’ trap

    To swim faster and race well in open water you need to develop pace versatility in training

  • What strength exercises do you recommend for a delicate shoulder?

    Our resident Olympian answers your swimming questions

  • Swimming as ‘Moving Meditation’

    Use mindfulness in your pool training to transform any open water swim into an art form, says Terry Laughlin

  • How to swim 24 miles in 24 hours

    How to complete one of swimming's most gruelling challenges

  • Training session – long distance

    The last in a series of training sessions tailored to short, medium and long-distance swimmers

  • “How do I prepare mentally for a race I can’t train for?”

    Sports psychologist Helen Davis gives her techniques to stay motivated and positive for an even when you can't train for.

  • Last hurrah – session 4

    The last of four end of season training sessions

  • Sport psychology – take the pressure

    How to stay cool when things get tough

  • Training session – medium distance

    The second of three training sessions tailored to short, medium and long-distance swimmers

  • Five top stretches for swimmers

    Strength and aerobic capacity decline with age. We can’t deny it but we know that if we continue to exercise…

  • Swim for your supper

    Open water swimming and foraging are natural companions

  • Tune-up time – session 4

    Get back to the pool for a refresh, reset and tune-up.

  • Couch to 1 mile open water training plan

    A training plan for those doing their first mile

  • Take your training outside – week 2

    Make the most of your outdoor swimming with our weekly training plans

  • Train like a stunt double

    Bringing aspects of stunt training into your swimming should give you a performance and confidence boost

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