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Blog: general-training
Swim Your Way to Health
Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi Channel 4 TV Doctor (Steph's Packed Lunch) and Swim England clinical advisor lists some of the health benefits of open water swimming, and the science behind it.
13 Apr 2024 | By: Great Swim
INTRODUCTION TO LONG DISTANCE SWIMMING
Introduction to long distance swimming and tips on what to eat and how to prepare for your big swim.
04 Feb 2024 | By: Great Swim
Essential Outdoor Swimming Skills
How you can make your outdoor swim more enjoyable and, if you race, faster
22 Jan 2024 | By: Great Swim
Training tips for your first outdoor swim
If you’re new to outdoor swimming, the idea can be a bit daunting. Never fear though: follow our top training tips and you’ll soon be in shape to conquer the waters!
06 Jan 2024 | By: Great Swim
Getting prepared for the big day
The Arla Great North Swim is nearly here. Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi shares 10 top tips to help you prepare and get the most out of it
31 May 2023 | By: Great Swim
How to choose a wetsuit for open water swimming
Here's what you need to know when choosing a wetsuit
17 Apr 2023 | By: Great Swim
Open Water Safety Guide to Lake Swimming
Here's your handy checklist to equip you with a safety guide to wild swimming in a lake.
22 Mar 2023 | By: Great Swim
Fall in love with swimming
Even if you’ve never swum before, it’s never too late to start. The nature of swimming means that you can vary your pace to make workouts as strenuous or relaxing as you want
13 Jan 2023 | By: Great Run
BETTER BREASTSTROKE
Breaststroke is the world’s most popular stroke, primarily because it’s closest of all the strokes to how humans swim instinctively.In this article, Terry Laughlin from Total Immersion explains a markedly more efficient way of swimming breaststroke.
13 Sep 2022 | By: Great Swim
Swim Secure Guide to Lake Swimming
This beginner’s guide has been written to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to get the best out of lake swimming
28 Mar 2022 | By: Great Swim
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