UK Swimming

An Olympic Swimmer Explained The Benefits Of Swimming Lessons For Kids And It's Not Just Fitness

HuffPost UK spoke with Olympic swimmer Izzy Thorpe and Swim England CEO Andy Salmon to learn more about the benefits of swimming for children.
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I Was A 38-Year-Old Black Woman Who Couldn't Swim. Here's What Finally Got Me In The Pool.

"My hips sank, I struggled to get air and I couldn’t for the life of me figure out how to kick from my hips."
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Here's What Olympic Swimmers Do If They Need To Pee, And It's Horrifying

Urine for a shock with this fact about Olympic swimmers.
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The 3 Most Common Illnesses You Can Catch At A Swimming Pool

Plus some advice on how to avoid them so you can splash around carefree.
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I Completely Dreaded Turning 50 — So I Gave Myself A Challenge That Changed My Life

"As my 50th birthday loomed, I knew I needed something to jolt me out of a life that felt both constrained and constraining."
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UK Swimmers Warned To Watch Out For Blue-Green Algae This Summer

The bloom is toxic to both humans and dogs.
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The One Colour Of Swimsuit You Should Never Buy For Your Kid

A swim instructor's TikTok video on why parents should choose carefully when it comes to swimsuit colours has been viewed more than 4 million times.
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Doctors Warn Wild Swimmers About A Dangerous But Little Known Hazard

It can occur in those who are otherwise fit and healthy.
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Does Period Swimwear Actually Work? I Tried It To Find Out

Spoiler: it's now my go-to.
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Big Boobs? 14 Gorgeous Swimwear Buys You Can Still Get Your Mitts On

Babes with big busts deserve stylish and sexy swimwear, too! It's not too late to buy some.
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