Swimming Tips

Getting the most out of your swims is all about feeling fab and looking great, and our latest line of costumes for 2015 showcases the very best in fashion. With our unique expert knowledge of swimwear, our range is perfect for pool training, at the beach, or just lounging around enjoying the sun.

There are simple rules to stick to when selecting a swimsuit, such as choosing a fit and style that will suit your body shape – check out our guide to find the perfect swimsuit. Whatever you’ve got in store, you can find the ideal swimsuit here at

We were so pleased to see that our Pull Buoy has been voted 220 Triathlon Magazine's 'Best on Test' with a 92% rating this month! Here's what they had to say:

"This pull buoy from Zoggs does away with the traditional 'figure of 8' shape and is thicker where your thighs grip, which makes it easier to hold on to. It's also very buoyant, replicating the feeling of buoyancy you get in the lower part of a tri wetsuit."

We had an exhausting but exhilarating swimming class this week learning butterfly. It’s not a stroke we touch upon too frequently, and ordinarily it’s just a small element of a class, but this week, it was all about the fly. At the beginning of the class I was a little bit nervous, but excited too. It’s one of those strokes that is scary but fun at the same time. When done correctly it looks amazing, almost like the swimmer is flying through the water, probably where it got its name!

The class was very tiring, butterfly is an aerobic stroke and also not one that we were used to swimming, so it did feel like a harder class than usual. We di

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

Selecting the right swimsuit to flatter your shape can be a lot easier if you understand the basic principles of body types. Typically, female body shapes are broadly categorised into a series of characteristics and understanding which shape you are can ultimately help you to pick the type of swimming costume that will suit you best.

Here’s our guide to the five key body shapes, and swimwear suggestions
for each shape to help you look and feel your best this summer!

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Apple body types benefit f

Even if you have been to the beach or pool many times with your little ones, it is still really important to be aware of basic swim safety precautions that will help you to minimise the risks.

As parents, we are responsible for showing our children how to be safe around water. Doing this requires a fine balance between teaching them to respect the potential dangers, without making them nervous of the water.

In this blog post, we will explain some essential swim safety

All you want to do at the end of your swim is get your wetsuit off, yet that’s often easier said than done.

If you’re a triathlete, this can slow down your transition and lose you valuable race time.

Watch this simple guide or follow the below tips to struggle less, and get yourself warm and dry sooner – or on the bike quicker.

Get unzipped
Pull the flap open at the back of your neck and find the zip strap. Pull

he Guardian newspaper recently described open water swimming as the “trend of 2015” and with more open water swimming events taking place across the UK in 2015, we couldn’t agree more!

If you’re thinking of taking the leap from the comfort of your local swimming pool to the challenges of the open water in 2015, Zoggs open water swimming Ambassador Adam 'Ocean' Walker, the first Briton to swim the toughest 7 oceans in the world, has put together 7 expert tips to will help you make a smooth transition…

1. Equipment
Buying the right equipment is key! This includes a swim hat (

A pull buoy is designed to help you focus on building your upper body strength and stroke technique. The Zoggs team has put together a guide to how they work, and how you can make them work for you….

Better balance, better stroke
With a pull buoy positioned between your thighs, your body will stay high in the water creating a more efficient, streamlined body position. Unless you’re a very strong swimmer, the pull buoy will probably do a better job of thi