The mental health benefits of swimming
Sam Parsons We all know the physical benefits of swimming, including improved muscle tone and enhanced heart health. But did you know that there are specific benefits for our emotional wellbeing, too?…
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Baby swimming lessons: A guide
Swimming lessons aren’t only great fun for kids. They’re the most effective way to help young future swimmers feel comfortable in the water — and you can never be too…
The beginner’s guide to aqua aerobics
If you’re ready to refresh your fitness routine, it may be time to venture beyond the gym and dive into aqua aerobics. These low-impact classes are a great way to…
6 Reasons to Go Outdoor Swimming
Swimming is incredible exercise for everyone, from kids right through to adults swimming. It can be particularly beneficial for older adults. Not only has it been proven to increase cardiovascular…
The benefits of children learning to swim
Written by Nuala Muir-Cochrane, Swimming Participation Manager, David Lloyd Clubs Reasons why your child should learn to swim are many and varied. The most important reason though is that swimming…
Setting & achieving your swimming goals
Whether you’re looking to better your race time, increase your distances, or simply dedicate a few more hours a week to training, setting specific, measurable swimming goals will help you…
Three 30-minute swimming workouts for beginners
Swimming is a great workout with a number of key health benefits. It’s a relatively low impact form of exercise, placing less stress on your joints than exercises like running…
Perfecting your backstroke technique
Good technique when swimming is key in helping you go further, faster. Effort and commitment in training will get you a long way, but having the correct technique will help…
Perfecting your swimming breaststroke
Good technique when swimming is absolutely key in helping you go further and faster. Effort and commitment in training will only get you so far when you have poor technique…
10 Reasons to Get Your Child Swimming
Swimming is a brilliant activity for children to get involved in. Not only is it an invaluable life skill, but it helps to keep kids healthy and active while providing…