Category Archives: Swimming-need to know

NewsAnchor_pink6Swimming: Rebecca Addlington announces retirement from competitive swimming

Rebecca Addlington, double Olympic gold medallist, announced her retirement from competitive swimming this week.

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Sportsister tests: Aqua Fitness with Karen Pickering MBE

There is one thing that ex-Olympian swimmer Karen Pickering MBE told Sportsister’s Lizzie Flint that has really stuck; “There comes a point in our lives when I think the only sport we’ll be able to do is swimming. After a while, unfortunately our bodies won’t let us do anything else.”

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Want to be a better swimmer?

We asked world champion swimmer and Swimathon ambassador Keri-Anne Payne for her top tips…

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Travel time - three of our favourite swimming holidays

Thinking of booking your summer holidays soon? Rather than just paddling in the pool or taking a quick dip in the ocean, why not do a little more in the water this year and experience a unique swimming holiday? We love all three and can’t quite decide which one is best! Swimtrek Swimtrek organise guided [...]

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Sports massage and its benefits

Sportsister looks at the benefits of sports massage and why you should include it as part of your training regime.

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Training plan: Improve your swimming

Swimming is a great form of exercise that suits all fitness levels. It’s a low impact sport that builds strength, stamina and muscle tone, and is cheap and easily accessible to all. Download our free training plan to improve your swimming.

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open-water-swimmingGetting started - open water swimming

Give open water swimming a try: you’ll get all the benefits of the sport without the chlorine. By taking the activity outside, you’ll enjoy the incomparable feeling of swimming just as nature intended.

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How to be a better swimmer

Swimming offers a whole body workout, exercising almost every muscle we have. Follow Sportsister’s downloadable training plan to improve your swimming.

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