Category Archives: swimming

Swimming

Swim and sun haircare

We all know that regular swimming or trips to the beach can cause havoc with your hair Here’s our favourite products to help keep your tresses in top condition.

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Sportsister meets Rebecca Adlington

Double Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Adlington chats to Sportsister about her love for swimming, her typical training day and what she likes to do when she’s not in the pool.

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Swimming: Who to watch in Rome

Karen Pickering picks her top five women’s races to watch at the 13th FINA World Championships

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Sportsister talks to Jo Jackson

Sportsister catches up with Olympic Medalist and World Record holder Jo Jackson as she prepares for the swimming World Championships in July.

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A beginner’s guide to - stretching

As the charity fun run season gets underway many women may be running for the first time. Here’s Sportsister’s guide to stretching, to make sure you know how, when and why you should stretch.

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Sportsister selects - swimsuits

Time to update your swimming costume? Maybe you are training for a triathlon or taking in part in the Swimathon? Check out Sportsister’s picks for training or competing.

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Sportsister meets Rebecca Adlington

Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington spoke to Sportsister on her return from the Beijing Games.

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Swimmer’s Shoulder and how to avoid it

In a three kilometre swim session an average swimmer will take over 2400 strokes. Sportsister tells you how to avoid Swimmer’s Shoulder, and what to do if you do get it.

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