Category: Outdoor Swimming

I recently switched swimming pools from a public standard competition pool heated to 25°C (77°F) to a franchise gym pool heated to 29.2°C (84.5°F). As well as noticing a big difference in...

Have you ever jumped into a heated pool to find the water feels cold? Or perhaps the water and air temperature are the same, but the water feels freezing when you get in? I am fascinated with this...

Although I love a day at the beach, I am never fully comfortable in the sea, as the salty water irritates my eyes. I often find myself with stinging and squinting eyes, particularly on bright...

Swimming outdoors can be an exhilarating experience, but also unpredictable for many because of the impact of the wind. Understanding how wind speed affects water conditions, particularly in the...

In the UK, we have a big variety of historic lido pools which are open to the public. Many of them are heated and have lots of extra facilities. Lido swimming is swimming in a public outdoor...

Outdoor pools can be wonderful to swim in and a great way to mix up your swimming routine, particularly if you swim indoors in the same pool all year around. I recently started visiting many...