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Battle of the sexes in swimming world cup
For the first time – big drum roll! – a major international swimming championships is to feature mixed gender relays. The opening meet of the...
Flatter yourself in a bodyshaping swimsuit
A survey recently revealed that one of the biggest turn offs for swimmers, especially ladies, is being seen in a swimming costume. Women-only ...
The Oceans 7 Swim
The Oceans 7 conquest is the goliath of long distance swims scattered right across the globe. The potentially deadly swims are, the irish channel, ...
Why you should keep on swimming...
Are you like so many people who see swimming as a summertime activity? Swimming in an outdoor pool or in the sea while on a warm weather holiday ...
Take inspiration from the Paralympics swimmers
As a have-a-go triathlete I enjoy the cycling and the running, but the swimming has always been a challenge. Things have improved thanks to coachin...
The Future of Lifeguards
The Olympic and Paralympic Games have not only been inspiring a future generation of sports people but apparently been inspiring the next generatio...
Dealing with nerves and converting it to positive energy
Rebecca Adlington, Chad Le Clos, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte all swam incredibly well at the recent Olympic Games and considering their previous...
Paralympics swimmer only took up sport 4 months ago
There will be plenty of incredible stories to be heard and told as the Paralympics athletes line up to take part in the London 2012 event. One that...
Using a Kickboard
Video Transcript…. Kickboards are a training aid which can help to develop your lower body muscle groups and can help you to focus on your kicking...
Pull Buoy Technique
Pull buoys (sometimes called swimming buoys) are designed to improve your upper body strength and also improve your body position in the water b...
Performance Swimming Goggles
Video Transcript….
Performance swimming goggles are designed specifically to enhance your swimming experience, whether you swim for leisure or at...
Simply Swim at the British Gas Swim Heroes Tour
On Friday the 17th, the team here at Simply Swim took part in the Swim Heroes Tour, currently being run by British Gas
The events held in London o...