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Back to the Pool in September: Restarting After a Summer Off
Six weeks off costs you far less than the first swim back suggests. A coach's guide to restarting in September, and why autumn is the best training block of the year.
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Coaching
The New Water Safety Framework: What Changes in Schools This September
From September, water safety education becomes statutory in English schools. Here is what the new national framework ask...
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Swimming Lessons
How Adults Learn to Swim Differently From Children
Adults and children learn to swim in very different ways. Here is what changes, what stays the same, and how to choose t...
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Performance
What Supplements Actually Work for Swimmers?
Some supplements can help swimmers perform better, but most are overhyped. Here is what actually has evidence behind it ...
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Safety
How to Stay Safe Swimming in Extreme UK Heat
A red heat alert changes how you should think about swimming. Here is how to stay safe in extreme UK heat without giving...
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Adults
7 Signs You Would Benefit from Private Swimming Lessons
Private lessons are not just for complete beginners. Here are seven signs they may be the smartest next step for your sw...
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Adults
7 Questions Every Adult Beginner Swimmer Asks
If you are learning to swim as an adult, you are probably asking the same questions as everyone else. Here are the seven...
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Adults
The Most Searched Swimming Questions Adults Ask in 2026
From breathing to confidence to how many lessons you really need, here are the swimming questions adults are searching f...
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Technique
What Elite Swim Racing in 2026 Teaches Adult Swimmers About Smarter Technique
Elite swimming always grabs attention, but adult swimmers do not need to copy the whole training model. Here is what mat...
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Adults
Why Adult Swimmers Plateau: What’s Really Holding You Back?
If your swimming has stalled, it is usually not because you have stopped trying. Here is why adult swimmers plateau and ...
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Open Water
How to Stay Safe and Confident Swimming Outdoors in Summer
Swimming outdoors in summer can be brilliant, but it helps to know the safety basics first. Here is how to stay calm, pr...
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Adults
Lane Swimming Etiquette for Beginners: What You Need to Know
New to lane swimming? Here are the simple etiquette rules that help you feel confident, avoid awkward moments, and swim ...
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Adults
What Makes a Great Swimming Lesson?
A great swimming lesson is not just about time in the water. It is about clear goals, the right pace, and coaching that ...
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Adults
How to Build Confidence for Adults Scared of Deep Water
If deep water makes you anxious, you are not alone. Here is how adult swimmers can build confidence step by step without...
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Adults
Top 5 Mistakes Adult Improver Swimmers Make
If you already know how to swim but want to get better, these are the five mistakes that usually hold adult improvers ba...
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Adults
Masters Swimming After 40: How to Train Smarter
Masters swimming after 40 is about adapting your training, protecting recovery, and keeping technique efficient so you c...
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Adults
Why UK Swimming Pools Are Facing Closure in 2026 – And Why It Matters for Your Community
The UK is losing public swimming pools every year as energy costs, ageing buildings and squeezed council budgets collide...
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Technique
How to Breathe in Front Crawl: The Complete Guide
The most common reason adults struggle with front crawl is breathing. Here is the complete guide — body position, timing...
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Coaching
Be the Parent, Not the Coach: What Swim Parents Get Wrong (and Right)
After 30 years on poolside, I can spot the difference in minutes. The car ride home matters more than you think — here's...
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Triathlon
Triathlon Swim Coaching: What Club Swimmers Get Wrong
Being a good pool swimmer doesn't make you a good triathlon swimmer. After coaching hundreds of triathletes, the same fu...
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Adults
How Many Lessons Does an Adult Need to Learn to Swim?
The question every beginner asks. The honest answer is more nuanced than most coaches admit — but there is a clear frame...
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