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7 back to school swimming essentialsPosted: 15/08/2018Read more >
With just a couple of weeks remaining until the summer holidays end, we've pulled together a list of swimming essentials so you can get the kids sorted before term starts.
Our Junior range of bold, vibrant swimwear designs is ideal for children aged 6-15 whether they're having lessons, working towards a badge or taking on a competitive challenge. Using soft and durable fabrics, our swimsuits, tankinis, jammers and trunks are made to last and designed with comfort, style and performance in mind. Swimsuits come with a front lining for modesty and swim shorts
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Improve your health and wellbeing with swimmingPosted: 16/05/2018Read more >
We mentioned swimming in our post about Mental Health Awareness Week, as it's a great way to improve well being. A report published by Swim England last year found Swimming to be particularly beneficial for those with health conditions. It also found evidence that swimmers can live longer. Here are just a few of the ways it can help stress levels and make you feel good.
Swimming is a great form of escapism both physically and mentally. With no distractions, a half an hour swim can help reduce stress, boost energy levels and encourage relaxation. You may find you sleep
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Using training aids to improve your swim technique [videos]Posted: 04/04/2018Read more >
If you're looking to improve your swimming technique, we have a series of new films on our YouTube channel. These feature James Goddard who is also in these training aid films. James is an award winning British competitive and backstroke swimmer who represented Great Britain in the Olympics, FINA world championships and European championships. He swam for England in the Commonwealth Games, and also runs regular swim training camps throughout Europe. Here he shows you how to use a Zoggs kickboard, Finz, pull buoy and hand paddles.
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Zoggs Tips: How to Stay Motivated to Swim Throughout WinterPosted: 26/11/2015Read more >
Swimming is often thought of as a summer activity but it’s actually the perfect sport for staying in shape and having fun throughout winter.
If you don’t already have a regular swim routine, now is the ideal time to create one: pools are generally quieter at this time of year so you’ll have more space to try new strokes and improve your technique or if you’re a nervous swimmer, build up your confidence in the water.
Here’s a few tips on how to
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3 Training Aids to Help Improve Your Swimming TechniquePosted: 18/11/2015Read more >
Improving your swimming technique means developing your strength, rhythm and body position in the water so that you can enjoy faster, longer and safer swims.
One of the most effective ways to make improvements is to swim with training aids and whether you want to work on your upper, lower or whole-body technique, we’ve got a training aid to match:
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Zoggs Technique Tips: Perfecting your BackstrokePosted: 14/10/2015Read more >
On holiday, backstroke gives you the opportunity to enjoy blue skies or even stars overhead, and in a pool, the chance to vary your workout. But the stroke is not without its difficulties, not least because the majority of us are asymmetric, making even swimming in a straight line somewhat challenging!
The following technique tips for perfecting your backstroke will help you learn how to master the stroke and enjoy your swims, anywhere:
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Technique Tips: How to Use Training FinsPosted: 30/09/2015Read more >
At Zoggs, we’re passionate about all things swimming and that’s why we produce a range of swimwear, swimming aids and equipment that’s designed to help you make the very most of your swim time.
Some of the most popular swimming aids we provide are training fins and if you haven’t tried them yet, here’s a brief guide to how they work and what the benefits are:
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Zoggs Swim Diaries: Learning Survival SkillsPosted: 24/06/2015Categories: Zoggs Swim Diaries, Swimming Tips, Beginners / Learning to Swim, Confident Swimmers, Swim ImproversTags: zoggs swim diariesRead more >
This week is Drowning Prevention Week 2015; at swimming pools across the country, lessons this week are focusing on survival skills. So, I rocked up at my swimming lesson yesterday in some fairly thick joggers (I was feeling pretty brave) and a t-shirt over my swimming costume.
We leapt straight into learning how to enter the water without getting your head wet or sinking too deep – ideal if you have to enter water for any reason but can’t see what’s lurking below the surface – think shopping trolleys, sharp m
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Product Spotlight: Zoggs Launch Predator Flex Swimming Goggles with clear lensesPosted: 28/06/2014Read more >
Due to popular demand and NEW for 2014 Zoggs Predator Flex swimming goggles, incorporating 4 Flexpoint technology™, now feature a clear lens option for use indoors or outdoors in dark and overcast conditions.
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