Head-up breaststroke is an enjoyable way to swim in the wild – it allows you to look around and have a chat with your fellow swimmers. But swimming with your head permanently out the water is not an efficient way of swimming. If you want to progress from head-up to head-down breaststroke check out the Adventure issue of Outdoor Swimmer for top tips to take your breaststroke to the next level. Watch out Adam Peaty! 

Elsewhere in the Health and Coach sections of your new-look Outdoor Swimmer, we test friction creams and balms, learn all about jellyfish – from how to identify different species to how to deal with their stings, Olympic bronze medallist Cassie Patten explains how to swim in a straight line and swim mentor Simon Griffiths sets a pool training session to get you ready for adventure. Plus, Viv Rickman is getting us moving on dry land each month and Anna Southwell is ensuring we are well nourished with her healthy recipes.

Start your outdoor swimming adventure by ordering your copy of the new issue. Subscribe and save up to 20% on the Adventure issue cover price – or dip your toes in the water and try a one-off purchase.