Angus Scott: Road blocks are only as effective as you perceive them to be
How undergoing heart surgery at the ripe age of 33 set off an epiphany that would lead to lofty open water swimming goals.
Injuries
Swimmers shoulder: The complete guide
Swimmers shoulder is a common swimming injury, so it’s important to know what causes it, what to look out for, how to treat it and most importantly, how to prevent it.
Don’t leave it too late: Train smarter not harder
Nick has crunched the numbers and can tell you why pro athletes are smarter in their injury prevention and spend less time in recovery than amateurs.
How to swim train through a shoulder injury
Learn how using a pull buoy is a great way to reduce the stress on the shoulders allowing you to continue swim training through a shoulder injury.
Managing cold water swimming injuries
The cold can play havoc with your muscles. Learn how to best manage cold water swimming injuries with advice given to professional ironman athletes.
How to recover from an event for ongoing success
Learn how the actions of an athlete straight after a race and the days after has a large bearing on how they will recover and be ready for their next event.
Do I have swimmers shoulder? How to diagnose your shoulder injury
Swimmers shoulder is inflammation in the tendons of the muscles you use to swim and the most common reasons why swimmers shoulder occurs is poor technique and fatigue.
Why you shouldn’t self-diagnose your injuries
If you think that previous athletic experience is more important than knowledge when it comes to injury rehab and performance then think again.
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On our busiest beaches there is a fight for waves between ocean swimmers and surf craft, can they co-exist safely?
Top 5 winter fitness tips for staying healthy
We’re all guilty of slacking off to some degree over winter, but there are a few simple ways to keep your fitness and health in check over these cooler darker months.
How far could you swim out to sea?
How anxious would you feel swimming out to sea, alone with nothing but a pair of goggles? how far would you get?
Stroke counting great tool for measuring efficiency
Stroke counting is the most accessible and specific form of measurement in swimming that can assist you to become a more efficient ocean swimmer.
