Race Tips For Open Water Swimming Events
Taking part in open water swimming events can be quite daunting, especially if it's your first one. There are many factors to consider - What will the water temperature be? How…
What is the best method of recovery for athletes according to science?
Gone are the days of rest being the only form of recovery after a hard exercise session or competition. Modern recovery strategies include more active methods such as massage and…
What is periodisation in exercise?
Have you often found that you're constantly tired while training for an event, or not seeing the desired results? The problem may be with your training structure, otherwise known as…
5 Steps to Reducing Risk of Swimming Injuries
When starting any new activity, your muscles and joints are worked in ways that they aren’t necessarily accustomed to. Swimming is a sport that involves repetitive movements, and over time…
Tips for Improving Swimming Technique
Once you get comfortable swimming in open water, you can start focusing on technique. By practising your swimming technique, you learn to move more efficiently through the water. Correcting your technique will also…
Tips for Swimming Through Breaking Waves
At the start of an ocean swim, there is often the challenge of swimming through breaking waves, or breakers. Learning how to read the ocean and time the waves will…
How To Escape a Rip Current
A day spent relaxing on the white beaches and cooling off in the ocean can suddenly go wrong if you get caught off-guard by a rip current. Make sure you…
Open Water Swimming Sighting
When swimming in open water, you cannot rely on other swimmers to lead the way. Good open water swimming sighting skills can help you maintain a straight line and avoid…
The After Drop
Soon after a cold water swim, you may experience what’s called an “after drop”, or continued cooling. Although previously thought to be a result of altered blood flow, the after drop…
What to Expect When Entering Cold Water
During cold water immersion, several responses take place within your body. Learning how to cope with cold water and knowing your limitations is key to staying safe during open water swimming.…