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Fat Burning Swimming Workouts

If you plan ahead and follow the right swimming drill, a fat burning swimming workout can burn around 300 calories in around 20-25 minutes. Our News, Tips and Techniques area...

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The Ultimate Checklist For Packing Your Swim Bag

What do you need to bring to the pool? The most obvious items are your swimwear and towel, but you’ll most likely be needing a few more things. Don’t forget...

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The Best Foods To Help You Swim For Longer

What should I eat before and after a swim? What should you avoid? These foods and snacks let you swim for longer, and help if you’re swimming to lose weight....

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How To Breathe Comfortably Without Swallowing Water During Your Swim

Learning how to master your breathing will add fluidity and efficiency to your swim, enabling you to go faster. Here are our top tips on how to breathe easily during...

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Swimming Benefits: 5 Ways To Relax, De-stress And Unwind

Unwind with a nice, relaxing swim After a day juggling work, kids and bath times, an evening swim provides the perfect opportunity to restore calm and escape from the day’s...

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Unmissable Tips For Improving Your Swimming Technique

Going nowhere, fast? Read our 5 sneak tweaks for improving your swimming technique 1. Use a pullbuoy so that you can concentrate on perfecting each arm pull. (Our How to Use a Pullbuoy...

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Open-water Triathlon Breathing Techniques

Whether you’re a triathlon beginner or a seasoned pro, your breathing technique should form a key part of your swimming training schedule. Here triathlon swimming coach, Dan Bullock, reveals his...

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Butterfly Stroke: Technique Masterclass

If you want to turn heads at the pool, the butterfly, as beautiful as it is powerful, is one sure way to do so. Few people dare to attempt this...

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