Living the swim life? 💙

Published: Thu, 05/08/25

Updated: Thu, 05/08/25

Dear Swimmer

Are you living the swim life? What does that mean to you - and what difference has swimming outdoors made to your life?

Better health is just one of the many benefits of a swim life - but it's arguably the most compelling. Better strength, flexibility and cardio fitness. Better sleep and digestion. And then there are all added benefits to those living with chronic illness and disabilities.

We explore the many health benefits of outdoor swimming lifestyles in this month's Swim Lifestyle issue. Buy it now or subscribe to read the digital issue straight away.

Ella Foote, Editor

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IT GOES BOTH WAYS

We talk a lot about how swimming outdoors benefits our health, but it goes both ways. Looking after our hormones, sleep and nutrition can help us get more from our swimming.

But how? Outdoor swimmer and health and fitness coach, Vivienne Rickman, talks us through taking a rounded approach to swimming.

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DREAM YOUR OWN CHALLENGE

Creativity is one of the key characteristics of lifestyle sports. And outdoor swimming has so much scope for creativity - such as dreaming up your own challenges.

That's exactly what Jodie Hoskin did. "I wanted a hobby I could be gloriously average at," she says. "Something to enjoy without obsessing over progress or personal bests."

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CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Whether you're looking to push yourself or simply enjoy swimming in different ways, we have tips on mixing things up. Why? Because it's a good challenge for your body and mind.

Simon shares a fantastic early season training session with a focus on sighting - ready for you to take to an outdoor swim spot near you.

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