So you want to swim backstroke outdoors? - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Backstroke is perfect for relaxing and admiring the sky, whether it’s clouds, a full moon or a sunrise. It’s also relaxing. But it can be problematic in open water.

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Dryland training for swimmers - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine What is dryland training and why is it important?

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How improving posture can improve swimming - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Effective breathing is central to swimming performance, so improving posture is one way to positively impact your swim technique, says personal trainer Liz Lowe

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Dive into Fife: Scotland's pocket of sunshine - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Ella Foote heads to Fife, Scotland and discovers that the sun really does shine brighter and longer on the East Coast, even in March!

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Outdoor Swimmer Events Guide 2026 - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Get ready for a year of swimming challenges with our Events Guide 2026

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What to look for in men’s training swimwear - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Streamlining is key to efficient swimming, so it makes sense to wear a costume that supports that – unless you feel uncomfortable doing so, says Simon Griffiths

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Still looking for a swim challenge to motivate your training this year? - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Here are two events to choose from that can transform your swimming into positive action helping make sure millions of people access clean water

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Waterproof headphones for swimmers  - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine The best waterproof bone-conduction headphones for your swims

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Swimming through trauma, with Oceans Seven swimmer Mark Sowerby - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine In our latest Virtual Event we chatted to Mark Sowerby, the man behind new feature documentary 'Don't Be Prey'

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Close encounters of the wild kind! Your wildlife swimming pics - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Inquisitive seals, playful ducks and alarming swans – thank you for sharing photos of your wildlife encounters with us on social media. We've picked some of our favourites.

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How to prepare for the transition to outdoor swimming - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine With the first open water events not long away, now is a good time to refresh your open water skills, which you can do in a pool.

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Review: Don’t Be Prey - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine A documentary about one man’s quest to rebuild his life through swimming the Oceans Seven

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The sea swimmer suing the polluters: Jo’s story is coming to a cinema near you - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Inspiring new documentary 'Jo In The Water' follows sea swimmer turned reluctant activist Jo Bateman as she takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect…

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How can I set up a home gym as a swimmer? - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Wanting to build strength and improve technique outside of the pool? Try these simple and inexpensive pieces of home gym kit

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Outdoor Swimmer joins the Swimmable Cities Alliance - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine We're excited to announce that Outdoor Swimmer Magazine has been confirmed as an official Signatory to the Swimmable Cities Charter, joining a global drive to restore urban waterways and make them…

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Dryrobe launches its “next‑generation” changing robe, the Dryrobe® Nexus - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Dryrobe, creators of the original waterproof outdoor changing robe, has just unveiled the Dryrobe Nexus. They describe it as: “a new hybrid garment designed to meet the needs of people who move…

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The sea swimmer suing the polluters: Jo’s story is coming to a cinema near you - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Inspiring new documentary 'Jo In The Water' follows sea swimmer turned reluctant activist Jo Bateman as she takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect…

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How can I set up a home gym as a swimmer? - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Wanting to build strength and improve technique outside of the pool? Try these simple and inexpensive pieces of home gym kit

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Swimming through Trauma - Meet the man behind "Don't be Prey" How swimming can help you fight back from trauma and set backs, with Mark Sowerby - Oceans Seven swimmer and the subject of "Don't be Prey".

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Is it time for a spring review of your open water swimming kit? - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine How to check if your open water swimming kit is ready for the open water season, how to repair a wetsuit and when is it time to invest in some new gear?

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Interview: Mark Turner, co-founder, UltraSwim 33.3 - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine What inspired the UltraSwim 33.3 format, and what keeps Mark up at night? Mark Turner is the co‑founder of UltraSwim 33.3 and brings decades of experience

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Ankle mobility for swimmers - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Building ankle strength and flexibility can literally propel your swimming technique, supporting a more effective kick, says personal trainer Liz Lowe

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Get event ready with Vassos Alexander - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine How to swim your best at the Great North Swim and other open water events this summer – with sports presenter Vassos Alexander

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WIN a full set of kit from Zone3 to get event ready in 2026 - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Our winner will be fully kitted out with Zone3 swim gear, including their first wetsuit and goggles – and have their journey followed by Outdoor Swimmer!

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