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    Getting started with open-water swimming
    15 Feb 2022 / Nassrin Chamanian
    Are you thinking about taking your first steps out of the pool and into the open-water? Here's everything you need to know to make sure your transition goes swimmingly, courtesy of our friends at Zone3 . Cold Water Think a swimming pool is cold? Well, the lake or river will be significantly colder. On a positive note, the more you swim outside...
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    Increase efficiency in the pool with Speedo
    26 Jan 2022
    Whatever your sport, swimming is a popular way to cross-train. It works muscle groups you might otherwise neglect, helps with your breathing and it's low impact so it can be a great way to stay active if you're suffering from an injury. We asked Speedo which two basic skills could help you to get the most from your workout. Front-crawl...
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    Wild Swimming: safety, prep and equipment
    13 Apr 2021 / Gabriella Burden
    Thinking about going for a dip? Here's how to prepare for open-water swimming in rivers, lakes and the sea. Open water swimming (OWS) also known as wild swimming is more than a fad. Due to the pandemic and closure of pools, more people than ever have taken to swimming outside. Outdoor Swimmer Magazine's 2021 survey estimates "...
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    A man posing by the sea in a Zone3 wetsuit
    22 May 2015
    A wetsuit is a very important part triathlon or open water swimming. It's not there only for warmth but to increase your comfort, speed and stamina. Using a cheap wetsuit which isn't designed for swimming and will slow you down in the water and make it much harder work. A lot of research, development and technology goes into swimming...
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    A man, wearing a swim cap and googles, modeling a Zone3 wetsuit
    20 May 2015
    The wetsuit you wear is designed to help improve and optimise your performance while you swim. That's why it essential to consider fit when buying your next wetsuit; size, feel and fit are areas you should concentrate on to really ensure you can swim with efficiency and comfort.