Where are the best places to swim in London?
London's swimming scene has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Once dominated by chlorinated municipal pools and a handful...
by Alistair Mills
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Why do humans like to swim?
Humans are so fascinated with water that it seems almost silly to say it. Of course we are! We need...
by Alistair Mills
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When To Start Children’s Swimming Lessons?
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, swimming is part of the National Curriculum. However, when swimming instruction must take place, varies...
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When Kids Hate Swimming Lessons: Throw In The Towel?
If you’re a parent to a waterproof kid, enrolling them in swimming lessons can almost feel cruel. In the UK,...
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What is Open Water Swimming?
Some organisations, such as FINA, the aquatic sport governing body, specify that open water swimming is any swimming competition that...
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How To Become A Qualified Swimming Instructor In The UK
So you’re looking at how to become a qualified swimming instructor? That’s great news. Becoming a swimming instructor is a...
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The Top 8 Swimming Themed Books Of All Time
Have you ever noticed that swimming and reading have a lot in common? Think about it; they’re both solitary pursuits,...
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Staying Motivated at Christmas
How to stay motivated over the festive period? Forget the 12 days of Christmas… here are 12 reasons to stay...
by Alistair Mills