Best swimming watches to help you improve in 2024
Our expert testers take a look at eight of the best swim watches on the market right now
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Best wetsuit cleaner: How to wash a wetsuit
Freshen up your smelly wetsuit and keep your neoprene gear in good condition with a bottle of wetsuit cleaner
Best swimming bags to buy in 2024
Looking for a bag to take to the pool? Here are the best kit bags for swimming to buy now
How to warm your cold body up after open-water swimming
It’s important to warm your body up safely after open-water swims. Here’s our step-by-step guide, plus some essential items of kit to help get you warm again
The best swim caps to wear in pools and open water
Fed up of your hair getting in the way when you’re swimming? Take a look at our list of the best silicone swim caps so you can keep your splits down and your hair dry.
Best swimskins reviewed for racing in 2024
Planning to race in sunnier climes? If it’s too warm for a wetsuit, a swimskin can still shave plenty of seconds off your swim split. Jack Sexty and Helen Webster test 15 of the best swimskins
Zone3 Vanquish X wetsuit review
Does this suit, returning for another season, continue to have the X-factor? Editor Helen Webster finds out…
Best thermal wetsuits for swimming in 2024
Keen to keep training in open water this off-season? Then you might want to try one of the new guard of thermal swimming wetsuits. Helen Webster puts five to the test…
Best base layers for swimming in open water
Want to add some extra warmth to your outdoor swims? A swimming base layer could be the answer. Here, 220 Triathlon puts six to the test…
Best neoprene socks for swimming in cold water
Want to keep open-water swimming during the winter, but feet suffering from the cold? Here are some of the best cold-water swimming socks you can buy right now…
Orca Aesir Flex swimrun wetsuit review
Orca says the Aesir Flex is the brand’s most flexible performance swimrun wetsuit yet. But does it deliver when it matters? Kate Milsom finds out
How FORM’s smart goggles changed swim training forever
In a move that revolutionised swimming, FORM has created a set of goggles that created a whole new training and racing experience. With the help of founder Dan Eisenhardt and pro triathlete Lionel Sanders, we explore how and why…
Our favourite swim shirts for warmth and UV protection in 2024
Want to keep yourself protected while swimming in warmer weather? These are our picks for the best swim shirts on the market right now.
Best swimming headphones: 9 fully submergible options
Love training to music and want to do exactly that in the pool? Here are nine waterproof headphones for swimming
Best kids’ swim robes for young triathletes in 2024
Keep your budding triathletes warm and dry pre and post-swim with a cosy kids’ swim robe. Here are some top options to consider
First look: Zoggs preview new range of wetsuits, on sale February 2024
Swim giants Zoggs launch a range of 10 new wetsuits – including six models for triathletes – with options for all types of swimmer
Zone3 Yulex Sleeveless Swimsuit review
Does this eco alternative to a neoprene swimsuit have a place in your kit bag? Editor Helen Webster puts it to the test
The best water shoes for grip and protection
Water shoes can provide grip, warmth and protection when you’re swimming or taking part in water sports. Here are eight options worth considering
How can a swim mask help in open water?
The unpredictable nature of open-water swimming is undoubtedly a thrill, but it can also be a challenge. We speak to Aquasphere about the innovative technology in its new swim mask, the DEFY.Ultra
Huub Brownlee Agilis wetsuit review
This top-end suit with design input from the Brownlees is still going strong in 2023, but does it perform as well as ever? Editor Helen Webster finds out…
Best sunscreen for swimming in 2024
Looking for the best way to protect your skin while swimming? Then you need a waterproof sunscreen! Here are some to consider, as well as advice on protecting the aquatic environments you may be swimming in
Best men’s swim briefs to buy in 2024
Swim briefs can provide comfort and increased range of motion for pool swimming that you may not get elsewhere. Here are some options worth considering…
Inside the journey of a wetsuit
Have you ever wondered about the science behind a wetsuit? We peek around the doors of the Orca Lab to see how the magic happens
Best stretch cords for swimmers
Looking to improve your swimming and wondering what stretch cords are all about? Here we explain why you should try them – and find the best ones out there to buy now
