When first purchasing my above ground garden pool (backyard pool), my biggest concern was the running costs.
Here in the UK, energy bills are soaring, so the cost of running a heater to heat a...
As a late adult swimmer, and someone who has struggled with a long term fear of deep water, I am determined to understand how I can use my natural human buoyancy to my advantage and reduce my risk of...
Kicking is often an overlooked swim skill as it only contributes to a maximum of 15% swim power. For beginners and intermediate swimmers, this number could be significantly less, therefore for many,...
Swim ear plugs have become an essential part of my swim kit in recent years after suffering from swimmer's ear (an infection in the outer ear canal).
As a general rule, a well-fitted pair of swim...
Swimming is great for fitness and weight loss, but it can be difficult to know how long you should swim to lose weight, see body shape improvements, and feel fitness benefits.
As a general rule,...
Training in your above ground backyard pool is a great way to swim in your own time, avoid the crowds at the public swimming pool and get in some swim distance without ever leaving your home.
As a...