11 Safety Tips for Swimming in Open Water

Nothing beats the feeling of swimming in open waters and that post-swim high you get from time spent in nature’s wild spaces. It is life-affirming and one of the best ways to expand your swimming horizons. But how do you stay safe in the water? It’s a very different environment from your local swimming pool. Let’s find out how to stay safe by diving into our top safety tips for swimming in open

How to get out of that rut, and gain a new perspective through swimming

Mental Health Swim Series

It’s the middle of winter, pouring down outside and I haven’t been for a swim in over a week. The longer I go without swimming the longer the rut lasts, and the harder it feels just to jump on the bus to the pool or my local reservoir. This felt like the story of the winter just gone, and despite signing up to

Sarah’s Story | Mental Health Swims Blog Series

I’ve always been a water baby and get so much joy from swimming but it’s only in recent years that I've started swimming and dipping regularly outside. In that time, cold water has become invaluable to my mental health.

A number of years ago I left a job that was making me miserable and decided to take some time out.

Annie’s guide to your first training season

You’ve got to start somewhere…

You’ve selected your swim challenge, but now what? Where do you start in terms of training? It can feel a little overwhelming at the beginning, and that’s whether you’re new to the challenge or not, it can still

Minreet Kaur the Asian swim Teacher

Meet Minreet, an Asian swimming teacher from Hillingdon. In this blog, Minreet shares her journey of becoming a Sikh swim teacher in the Asian community in her 40s. Minreet aims are simple. To educate the Asian female community on water safety and improve their confidence with the water.

It was a warm sunny day, in the summer

River Therapy

In 2021 we partnered with the incredible Mental Health Swims. A non-profit, volunteer-led swimming community who put on open water swimming sessions across the country to encourage and empower people with mental illnesses to enjoy the healing power of cold water.

Almost two years on, the pandemic has still left many feeling anxious and nervous about the ‘new normal’. But for some, the pan

ADAM KNIGHT JOINS ZOGGS
AS AN AMBASSADOR FOR LEARN TO SWIM

Zoggs is very pleased to announce the signing of Adam Knight, founder of Angel Swim London and a Swim Teachers Association tutor, as their Learn To Swim Ambassador.

Adam has worked as an Aquatic Professional for over 12 years, and is an STA Level 3 Swim Tutor plus STA Level 2 Baby Swimming

Festive Dip Safety Guide

It’s that time of year again, where people of all ages make their annual debut in the cold English waters, but with this can come some risks if you’re unprepared! So, whether you’re a runner and screamer Christmas day swimmer, a Boxing Day Dipper or New Year’s resolution setter, we want to make sure that you are keeping safe whilst in the cold conditions with this handy f

Learn to Swim Ambassador, Adam Knight shares his top pre-pool stretches which will leave you energized for your session

Before your next swim, take some time to try out these important stretches… you will not regret it! They are great for warm-ups to wake up those muscles and get the blood pumping. These stretches have been specially selected by our very own Learn to Swim Ambassador, Adam Knight a

Food for fuel: Foods to eat before and after your swim to improve performance

Choosing the right food before and after swimming can have a huge impact on both your performance and your body’s ability to recover faster. Here is

When is the best time to eat?

Experts recommend that you have your pre-swim meal at least one hour before your swim. T