Club Members Area – Swim England Membership

Train like a former international swimmer with Michael Gunning’s session plan

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:06:32 +0000

Michael Gunning, former Great Britain and Jamaica swimmer, has provided a session plan anyone can try – no matter whether they’re a recreational swimmer or someone who is looking to become an elite athlete. Here, Michael has shared a quick message alongside his session plan. The plan also includes some alternatives as well as effort … […]

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Plant-based dietary considerations and advice for members

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:39:53 +0000

Over recent years, the popularity of plant-based diets has increased. Here, Swim England performance nutritionist, Josh Dyson, has provided some considerations and advice for those who are training or competing whilst on a plant-based diet. Such an approach places a focus upon plant-based options such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes (e.g. peas, … […]

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Top 10 tips to help balance revision and training

Tue, 07 May 2024 14:16:02 +0000

As young athletes, it can be hard to strike the right balance between education and training. Exam season can be a particularly stressful time for many Swim England members, no matter their respective aquatic discipline. Here, Swim England’s Sport Science Sport Medicine Manager, Diane Elliot, has pulled together her top 10 tips to help manage … […]

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Using visualisation to help reduce stress levels

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:22:47 +0000

Visualisation is often used by top athletes to help them win. It can be used to rehearse race skills, or practice how to react to a challenging situation. However, you can also use visualisation to help reduce stress levels. Rather than practicing something swimming-related, you’ll be ‘visualising’ relaxing scenes to help you de-stress. The goal … […]

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Top tips on how to improve your sleep quality to aid recovery

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:48:26 +0000

Sleep is perhaps an individual’s single best recovery strategy – and recovery is an essential part of sport. Following on from World Sleep Day, Swim England’s sports science and sports medicine practitioners have provided tips on how to improve your sleep quality. The below information delves into some key facts around sleep, including how rest … […]

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How swimming helped my confidence – the inspirational journey of Harvey Phillips

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:31:02 +0000

Participating in any aquatic discipline can have a positive impact on character development. Para-swimmer Harvey Phillips (centre) and his dad Darren (left) have experienced just that, with the difference in Harvey described as ‘night and day’ since he took up the sport. The youngster is in the S4 classification after having both his legs and … […]

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How aquatics can help develop transferable skills for life outside of sport

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:04:11 +0000

Aquatic sport comes in many forms and disciplines – whether it be as a beginner, participating for fun or competing at a high level. Sometimes aquatic sport can be seen as more of an individual activity, but there is always a team and community element, no matter which discipline. Whether you’re part of a club, … […]

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Top tips on how to look after yourself after training

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:12:09 +0000

After intense training or exercise, two of the most important factors are rest and recovery. Here are three top tips on how athletes can look after themselves after training. 1. Post-training stretch Warming up and mobilising before exercise is common and helps to activate your muscle groups. However, you should also stretch after training to … […]

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Tips and advice on working towards and achieving goals as an athlete

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:20:59 +0000

As the season draws to a close for many aquatic athletes, and with the start of a new one approaching, it is natural for athletes to start thinking about what they might want to achieve. Setting goals is a fun process, but from a psychological perspective it also has lots of benefits – and there … […]

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Performance nutritionist Josh Dyson on hydration and why it’s so important

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:58:28 +0000

Whether you are a competitive athlete, or just enjoy being in the water, it is important for health and performance to ensure that you are maintaining your hydration throughout the day. Here, Swim England performance nutritionist, Josh Dyson, discusses the importance behind having a good hydration strategy. When it comes to performance, dehydration can negatively … […]

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