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Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, or a beginner dipping your toes into the open water for the first time, you can always improve your technique to make open water swimming more enjoyable. Special guests Chris Bryan and Cristian Ciccioli from Swim Tribe Dubai dive into the five biggest mistakes people make in open water swimming and how to avoid them.

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While swimming in a lake, ocean or river, there are no walls to push off from, no lane lines to guide you, and no clear markers of distance. Plus, with waves and strong currents, it can be exhausting! In this guide, we’ll explore the right techniques and mindset to help you swim in open water without getting exhausted, drawing insights from the expertise of Chris Bryan, an international open water swimming expert.

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While some swimmers take to open water with full enthusiasm, others have a tough time transitioning from the calm, controlled pool environment to less predictable open water. It’s normal to feel nervous during your first few open water swims, but don’t let your fears keep you from trying open water swimming at all! Check out our tips to ease your nerves and build confidence for your next swim in a lake, river or ocean.

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Swimming in oceans and lakes can seem daunting, but these pointers from seasoned coaches and triathletes will help you build confidence and fitness in the pool before taking the plunge

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Have you ever seen people post about their swims in a pool and in the open sea? Pool swimming is like what it states, which is swimming in an enclosed area like a pool. Whereas, open water swimming is swimming in outdoor bodies of water like the open ocean. Now, do you know how these two differ?

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Finnish flight attendant @roossis made a stopover in Lisbon and couldn't resist swimming in our sea 🇫🇮 This was the last swim we did with her with a beautiful sunset. See you in June! 😉 Do you want to explore our beautiful coast with us? Get in touch! 👉 www.swim-together.com/contact

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Have you been inspired by Channel 4's Sink Or Swim to try open water swimming? We've got some great advice from Ross Edgley, Greg Whyte and Lucy Campbell on the benefits of getting in the water, how to deal with the cold and the best ways to motivate yourself to get started! #dryrobe #dryrobeterritory #openwaterswimming #swimtips #sinkorswim #wildswimming #seaswimming #swimming

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How Long Does It Take To Swim A Mile? Whether you are a seasoned swimmer or a new beginner, swimming a mile is an achievement to be proud of! It doesn’t sound like that big of a deal until you are in the water stroking away. So, if swimming a mile takes a considerable amount longer than running for the average person, how long does it take to swim a mile? Click here to find out!

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