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Simply Swim’s Favourite UK Swimming Pools
Since the nineteenth century going for a dip in the swimming pool has been a popular recreational activity for people in the UK. During that century swimming became an official Olympic sport,...
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Master Your Swimming Stroke: Freestyle
Learning Freestyle/Front Crawl When it comes to learning and mastering any swimming stroke, you need to be willing to put the work in from day one. With a dedicated and positive mindset, it’s possible...
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New Triathlon Brands at Simply Swim for 2014
Triathlon is big. And it’s only going to get bigger. It’s a sport that has runners and cyclists pushing themselves to become better swimmers and swimmers pushing themselves to become better runners and...
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Outdoor UK Swimming Events in 2014
There are many swimming events being held in the UK throughout 2014 and they are becoming more and more popular, not just with participants and Triathletes who are looking for extra training, but also...
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Emma & Sarah’s Great London Swim for Silas
If you’re following us on Facebook or Twitter, you may have seen this friendly face pop up on Sunday. This is Emma, she works for us here at Simply Swim, writing lovely product descriptions so you can...
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Introducing Children to the Pool
Swimming is a fun and healthy activity for children and a valuable skill. Helping your child to gain confidence in the water will be vital when they begin to learn to swim. The swimming pool may seem a...
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Swimmer Stories : Jo’s Cross Channel Swim for Aspire
Welcome to our first Swimmer Stories post! Jo recently got in touch wanting to share her experiences of sea swimming for the first time with the Simply Swim community. We’ve enjoyed reading about her...
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Your Child and the Water: Part 1 – A Parent and Child Journey
Introducing your child to the water for the first time can be one of the most exciting and rewarding activities you will do with them in their early years, but once you are in the water where do you go...
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Speedo Product Recall : Sea Squad Float Vest
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE PRODUCT RECALL WEBSITE STATEMENT SPEEDO SEA SQUAD FLOAT VEST IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING PRODUCT RECALL: SPEEDO SEA SQUAD FLOAT VEST Product codes: 8-091949214 & 8-091949490 3...
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Chlorine Resistant Swimsuits : The Benefits
Chlorine is a necessary addition to swimming pools as it helps to kill bacteria and stops the growth of algae in the water. Unfortunately regular exposure to chlorinated water can have an extremely...
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UK Charity Swimming Events in 2014
What could be better than getting some great exercise, meeting wonderful people and having a fun day out – all for charity. For anyone who loves swimming, there are many events held each year in the...
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The Harlem Shake became an internet phenomenon in 2013 after a group of Australian teenagers uploaded a video of themselves dancing to the Harlem Shake song by Baauer. The video quickly became viral...
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Swim Nappies For Your Babies First Swim
Taking your baby swimming is a fantastic idea. They will have great fun playing in the water and it will help to build up their confidence for when they are old enough to learn to swim. Ordinary...
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When should your child start swimming lessons?
Learning to swim can be great fun for your child and it is an important life skill that may even save their life one day. Gaining confidence in the water is a key factor in learning to swim and...
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Tips for Beginner Swimmers By a Beginner Swimmer
Looking for an idiots guide to swimming and public pool etiquette? It is time to get fit, and here is a good place to start. Don’t wear your holiday shorts What you wear is up to you really but...
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Adult Swim Beginner Series – It’s never too late to learn how to swim
A large proportion of my one to one clients are adults who want to learn to swim – abilities vary from being petrified of the water to being able to swim head up Breastroke. But I always get asked the...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Open Water : Be Free With Your Swimming And Head To The...
Swimming in open water whether it be in a lake, or in a vast ocean can be one of the most sensational and relaxing experiences you will ever have! Some of you will swim in the ‘big blue’ for...
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Strength Training for Swimmers
Strength training can be hugely beneficial to swimming performance, whether you’re an elite level athlete training for an international even or a club level swimmer looking to improve your 100m...
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How to choose a triathlon wetsuit
If you are new to triathlon or are unsure of what type of wetsuit to buy, the available options can be quite daunting. So we’ve put this blog post together to ensure you know all the relevant...
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Simply Swim Interviews: Keri-Anne Payne
Earlier this week we were thrilled to be invited up to Blenheim Palace by British Gas Swimming to chat about their Swim Britain Event, which is due to be held there this September. It’s also where...
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