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How to set realistic swimming targets that actually stick, built on consistency, enjoyment and technique rather than pressure or quick fixes.

Buying maternity swimwear for actual swimming, not sunbathing. What holds up in a chlorinated pool across three trimesters.

A flexible swimming exercise routine for adults who tire after two lengths, focusing on pacing, breathing, body position, suitable rest and gradual progression.

What to eat before an early swim, what to do about post-pool hunger, and how to hydrate when you cannot feel yourself sweating. Practical guidance for swimmers.

Deep water aerobics is done in water over your head, wearing a buoyancy belt. Here is what a class involves, who it suits, and the safety rules that matter.

The swimming skills commonly used in water polo—deep-water confidence, treading, eggbeater and head-up freestyle—plus questions to ask a club about its own entry requirements.