Swim wear

Most swimmers need two different jammers: a tough, chlorine-resistant pair for weekly lengths and a tight, approved suit saved for race day. Training jammers are built to survive hundreds of hours in chlorine. Racing jammers compress your muscles and cut drag, but they wear out much faster and cost far more. For most pool swimmers,

Every good swim starts with the same core kit: a well-fitting swimsuit, goggles, a towel and poolside flip-flops cover the pool, while open water adds a high-visibility cap, a tow float and, for weaker swimmers, a properly fitted lifejacket. Training aids such as a kickboard and pull buoy are useful extras once you want to

Open water swimming in Manchester happens at supervised venues with safety cover, marked courses and staff on the bank. Sessions run from short dips through to multi-mile training swims, and you book a slot in advance rather than turning up to a random stretch of water. Supervised swims across Greater Manchester run at docks, country

The fastest way to stop your goggles fogging takes about thirty seconds on the poolside. Rinse both lenses in cool water, shake off the excess, and pull them on while the inside is still damp. That thin film of water gives condensation nowhere to bead up, and it costs you nothing. Anti-fog swimming goggles work

Open water swimming near Birmingham gives you a proper lake swim without a long drive. Managed venues sit within 30 to 45 minutes of the city centre, most of them in the wider West Midlands and north Warwickshire, with marked courses, safety cover and hot showers waiting at the end. Supervised sessions run from spring

Swimming with a strong prescription is a strange experience. You can count the tiles at the bottom of the pool but the clock on the wall is a smudge, and finding your kit bag afterwards turns into a guessing game. Prescription swimming goggles fix that, and most of them cost less than a decent pair

Cold water swimming has surged in popularity across the UK, with thousands of people taking the plunge in open water year-round. Whether you are a seasoned wild swimmer braving a January dip in the Serpentine or just starting out at your local lido, the moments after you leave the water are critical. Your core temperature

Wild swimming has surged in popularity across the UK, with lakes, rivers, and coastal spots drawing thousands of enthusiasts year-round. Whether you are dipping into a calm loch in the Scottish Highlands or braving the sea off the Cornish coast, the right wetsuit can make the difference between an exhilarating experience and a miserable one.

Swimming fins help you move through water more efficiently whether you’re snorkelling, diving, or training in a pool. They extend your legs to create more surface area, which means each kick pushes more water and propels you further with less effort. This makes swimming less tiring and allows you to cover greater distances or save