Winter swimming is all about the thrill. Immersing yourself in cold water and nature is so good for your health and wellbeing. But when you can't stay in for long, many of us head indoors to the pool to keep up our swim fitness over the winter. 

But did you know that cold water dipping also improves your swim fitness in the pool? Masters swimmer and Outdoor Swimmer's founder, Simon Griffiths tell us how in the December issue of Outdoor Swimmer. 

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Ella Foote, Editor

If you're heading to the pool, how can you train effectively? A swim club or training session is great way to push yourself - and have fun with other swimmers. 

"Pool-based sessions can be confusing and intimidating if you've never swum in club environment," writes Simon in his introduction to pool training. "A training session is a way of using your time efficiently to help you move towards your swimming goals."

Plus, we have a coach's guide to keeping up your swim training over the Christmas break.