Outdoor Swimmer Magazine How does hot and cold affect the body? What's the proper way to use a sauna? Why is contrast therapy so beneficial for our minds and bodies? We covered all this and more in our virtual Q&A with 'Sauna' author Emma O'Kelly and cold water expert Dr Mark Harper. The post Winter swimming: how to make the most of cold dips and hot saunas appeared first on Outdoor Swimmer Magazine ..read more

Outdoor Swimmer Magazine We're so proud of editor Ella Foote for being nominated 'Outdoor Personality of the Year' for The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2025. Want to see her win? Get voting! The post Vote Ella for ‘Outdoor Personality of the Year’! appeared first on Outdoor Swimmer Magazine ..read more

Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Otion swim paddles will help improve your finger spacing for optimum efficiency while swimming. The post Kit Review: Otion Swim Paddles appeared first on Outdoor Swimmer Magazine ..read more

Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Harrison Ward shows you how to have the perfect, warming chocolatey treat after a cold swim. The post The Fell Foodie’s fondue au chocolat recipe appeared first on Outdoor Swimmer Magazine ..read more

Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Open water swim coach Marianne Johnson has recently launched a weekly open water swimming group for peri- and post-menopausal women. We caught up with Marianne to learn more about the effects of cold water, breathing techniques and contrast therapy on menopause symptoms.  The post The Flushed Dippers: the effects of cold water and menopause appeared first on Outdoor Swimmer Magazine ..read more

Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Why you need to consider the whole experience, not just your time in the water The post Winter Swimming: Embrace the Chill, But Stay Safe appeared first on Outdoor Swimmer Magazine ..read more

Outdoor Swimmer Magazine This kettlebell exercise primarily works the hamstrings on the back of the legs giving us improved strength and flexibility in our lower body – ideal for boosting leg kicks and rotations! The post Move of the month: Kettlebell Good Morning appeared first on Outdoor Swimmer Magazine ..read more

Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Close encounters with seals, dolphins and the Royal Navy: Jason Mann shares the story of an adventurous band of Plymouth long-distance swimmers. The post <i ></i> Plymouth swimmers making waves appeared first on Outdoor Swimmer Magazine ..read more

Outdoor Swimmer Magazine "Without technology I wouldn’t be able to do all the things I do," says adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge. The post <i ></i> Simple and life changing appeared first on Outdoor Swimmer Magazine ..read more

Outdoor Swimmer Magazine If we were guaranteed to always be successful, what would be the point in even trying, asks Elaine K Howley The post <i ></i> Finding joy after heartbreak appeared first on Outdoor Swimmer Magazine ..read more