Swim for success

Not enough time to squeeze in strength training? Maybe think again. One study saw 10 of 19 female duathletes add twice-weekly strength sessions to their multisport programme. These comprised just four

How to get the most out of gym cardio equipment

Swimming effective front crawl means mastering several key skills. In last month’s magazine we looked at head position and streamlining, which ensures an efficient and hydrodynamic movement through th

Lighter doesn’t always mean faster. Rob Kemp investigates why muscle and fuelling matter much more than the number on the scales

Regular exercise is a wondrous defence against many health conditions – cancer, dementia, diabetes and depression to name just a few. Missing from that list is heart disease. To be clear, for many peo

When you think about swimming, what pictures does it conjure up in your mind? Childhood lessons and chilly changing rooms at the local leisure centre? Or maybe summer days splashing around at the seas