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Ocean Walker’s Effective Training Plan

I have put together a training plan together which not only help with speed but also help muscular endurance if you have any longer swims planned.

The key to an effective swim plan is to make it simple to follow, achievable and keeps you motivated. This type of plan is what I used to develop my fitness to enable me to increase endurance in order to swim ‘Oceans Seven’ (The Toughest Ocean Swims in the World)

I found increasing

Zoggs products as gift for new term

After a restful and relaxing Christmas people of all ages are looking forward to getting back to the pool, myself included. Many of you parents and carers may be asking yourselves:

“What do I need to help my child get back into swimming after the Christmas break?”

 1. Refresh their

Swimming goggles play a fantastic part in getting the most out of your swims! Here at Zoggs, we understand that whether you're buying goggles for yourself or for the whole family, it can be difficult to know exactly which goggles will best suit your swimming needs.

We've been designing and innovating swimming goggles since 1992 and want to ensure each and every swimmer finds the right goggles for them.

Here we answer some of your most frequently asked questions:

How

Goggles are essential in getting the most out of your swims!

We understand that when buying goggles for yourself or the family, it can be difficult to know exactly which goggles will best suit your swimming needs.

Choosing a goggle with the right lens for your swim is essential for a good swim as each lens is best suited to different conditions. 

We have a lens cheat sheet at the bottom of this blog for you to use!

Why are there different

Ensuring your goggles fit comfortably and securely is key to a great swim!  Your goggles will help protect your eyes and ultimately improve performance during your next swim session; therefore it is important that they fit correctly.

The team at Zoggs have put together the below tips for correctly fitting your goggles, along with a useful video to demonstrate together with expert advice for caring for your goggles

We’ve been developing goggles at Zoggs for more than twenty years and although we’ve been a pioneer of eyewear for swimmers and introduced a number of world firsts, we didn't actually invent goggles. Believe it or not, they've been around in one form or another for hundreds of years!

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Where to swim

There are many lakes up and down the country which have organised sessions and have suitable safety in place. I would recommend you swim in one these locations and as there will be other like-minded swimmers there who you can buddy up with and swim in pairs or a small group. In addition you can also make new friends as open water is a very social sport. Not only is it another good safety measure, it makes training easier supporting each other.

Acclimatisation

Due to the climate, open water in lakes, rivers and the ocean

At Zoggs, we've been developing goggles for 25 years, and we understand how wearing goggles for the first time can sometimes be a strange experience for little ones.

We've introduced our new Little Twist Goggles to our range, offering our new Easy Adjust strap mechanism so little ones can achieve that perfect fit fuss-free. The Easy Adjust Strap is thick and durable, with a press release adjustment at the back to deter children from changing the fit. The wider design reduces pressure and means hair is less likely to become