How To Use Swimming To Tone Your Stomach

Discover which swimming exercises will get maximum results for slimming your tummy. No complicated sports science, just… View Article

Sri Lanka Women’s Swimming Project Receive Support From Speedo

Speedo help to elimate the 855 deaths caused by drowning in Sri Lanka every year. In 2017,… View Article

Is swimming the ultimate mental health habit?

To celebrate World Mental Health Day we spoke to the experts BelievePerform to look into why exactly… View Article

Swimming Goggles: Which lenses do I need?

Discover which swimming goggles lenses are right for you. From prescription lenses to polarised, tinted and mirrored… View Article

How-to: Backstroke Positioning Video Tips

Backstroke Positioning Technique & Tips

Introducing Nile swimmers: making Africa safer around water.

In Sudan, people rely on the waters of the Nile for cooking, drinking, washing, fishing, agriculture and… View Article

Speedo Supports the Royal Life Saving Society with Member Grants Programme

One of the projects in the partnership between Speedo and the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) is… View Article

Team Speedo Athlete Alia Atkinson Shares Her Top Ten Water Safety Tips

Swimming Faster On Race Day By Dan Bullock (Part One)

In the final preparations for your race there are several ways to help ensure you swim as… View Article

Swimming Faster On Race Day By Dan Bullock (Part Two)

Time-saving equipment tips

Breaststroke Swimming Drills | Tombstone

The tombstone drill kick involves holding the float in the front kicking position but with a twist… View Article

Breaststroke Swimming Drills | I & Y Arms

Slow things down to give you the opportunity to improve your feel for, and your hold on… View Article

RLSS Drowning Prevention Campaign (UK)

Did you know more than 400 people in Britain – more than one per day – needlessly… View Article

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | Wiper

The Wiper drill is a wide arm sculling movement that helps you generate a better feel for… View Article

Team Speedo Athlete and RLSS UK Ambassador, Jazz Carlin Shares Her Top Water Safety Tips

Two time Olympic medalist, and Commonwealth and European swimming champion, Jazz Carlin is making waves raising water… View Article

Open Water Safety: How to Swim Safe (And Still Have Fun)

Swot up on how to swim safe and make your open water swimming experience a risk-free one,… View Article

Enjoy Your Swim More With Our Water Safety Tips!

There’s no doubt that swimming is not just a great way to stay healthy, but it’s also… View Article

Splash Programme (India)

India accounts for a disproportionate share (23%) of drownings worldwide, with 80% of drowning victims under 18… View Article

Keep Your Family Safe, Happy And Healthy At Home

Make sure you stop, look and be safe in and around your home.

Water Life Saving Service (Bulgaria)

Speedo joined forces with the Bulgarian Red Cross (BRC) in 2014 with the aim of reducing water… View Article

Speedo Supports Learn to Swim Programme for Primary School Children local to Nottingham Headquarters

With support from Speedo, The Angus Lawson Memorial Trust and RLSS UK, EPIC Partners began working in… View Article

Supporting Safety With Swim Cambodia

Speedo support SWIM Cambodia to educate drowning prevention in Cambodia to reduce child drowning rates. Other achievements… View Article

How to Use Training Fins

Training fins enable you to improve your propulsive power and concentrate on your fly kick technique. Watch… View Article

Improve Your Core By Fred Vergnoux

Core stability helps us to maintain the optimum streamlined body position in the water, so that we… View Article

Breaststroke Swimming Drills | The Expanding Drill

The expanding drill helps establish timing and a feel for the water with your arms.

Breaststroke Swimming Drills | The Spear

The spear drill involves maintaining a solid breaststroke streamlined position and feeling your way through an effective… View Article

Saving Lives In Sudan

Dan Graham, co-founder of Nile Swimmers, talks about delivering change in developing communities and, how just five… View Article

Fuel food for swimmers

Nutrition coach Laura Agar Wilson shares five quick, healthy snack ideas and a tasty smoothie recipe.

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | Torpedo On Back

The Torpedo drill promotes the importance of body rotation to prevent you from swimming flat, whilst also… View Article

FRONT CRAWL SWIMMING DRILLS | SINGLE FIN/SINGLE PADDLE

This drill highlights inaccuracies in your stroke and allows you to focus on rebalancing your front crawl… View Article

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | Corkscrew

The Corkscrew drill teaches you to rotate from side to side and promotes a strong leg kick.

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | Polo

The Polo drill resembles a water polo swimmer, swimming front crawl with their head up. This drill… View Article

Team Speedo | Freya Anderson

Born: 4th March 2001

Open Water Education Network (OWEN) receives support from Speedo with Water Safety programme for Primary Schools

OWEN was set up in memory of 12-year Owen Jenkins from Beeston Rylands who went into the… View Article

Advice on coping with common worries when returning to swimming

It’s the moment swimmers up and down the country have been waiting for… the pools to reopen… View Article

Back To Pool Top Tips!

We know it’s been tough on our fellow lane lovers not being able to visit the pool… View Article

6 Tips For Getting Back Into Swimming

Can’t wait to get back into the swimming pool once they reopen? If you’re feeling a little… View Article

Tombstone drill video

The Tombstone drill, named for the way a kickboard looks when you hold it vertically in the… View Article

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | Punch Drill

The Punch Drill promotes slippage through the water by clenching your fists, making pulling harder. By doing… View Article

Team Speedo | Nathan Adrian

Born in Washington, USA, Nathan Adrian has been in the pool since the age of two and… View Article

The Ripple Effect – Northern Ireland (UK)

Spearheaded by the City of Belfast Swimming Club, The Ripple Effect supports the UK drowning prevention strategy,… View Article

Sri Lanka Women’s Swimming Project

Speedo Swim Generation is looking to help 500 people in Sri Lanka access essential water safety education,… View Article

Real life interview: The joy of open water swimming in summer

Discover why you should be taking your swim session outdoors this summer, as we chat to blogger… View Article

Breaststroke Swimming Drills | Breaststroke Arms with Front Crawl Legs (BAFL)

This drill helps you improve the coordination and timing of your stroke.

The Perfect Get-Fit Recipe

This delicious and nutritious meal packs in several of our superfoods, as well as my special low… View Article

Dave McNulty Swim Fitness Training Plan – Week 5

Three times Olympic coach Dave McNulty has created an 8-week swim training plan for the fitness swimmer…. View Article

Clock drill video

The Clock drill teaches you to hold a streamline position at the end of the front crawl… View Article

Safety tips to help your children stay safe around water!

With holiday season fast approaching, we asked expert coach and Mum, Annie Emmerson to share her top… View Article

Team Speedo | Tom Dean

Tom Dean: European Junior Record Holder 200m Individual Medley

Standing Up for Drowning Prevention with Swim Generation

Speedo’s water safety initiative makes ripples with global launch

SwimSafe (Bangladesh)

Drowning is often hailed as ‘a silent emergency’ and there are few countries in the world where… View Article

Stress-free holiday tips for travelling with kids

Side-step the meltdowns, tears and tantrums (and that’s just the adults) and enjoy a family holiday the… View Article

Swimming Holiday Essentials

We all know how exciting the countdown to a sun holiday or a weekend break with friends… View Article

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | BAFL (Breast Arms/Front Crawl Legs) Drill

The BAFL (Breast Arms/Front Crawl Legs) drill promotes a continuous front crawl kick without the usual dead… View Article

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | Torpedo on Front

The Torpedo drill promotes the importance of body rotation to prevent you from swimming flat, whilst also… View Article

Dave McNulty Swim Fitness Training Plan – Week 6

Three times Olympic coach Dave McNulty has created an 8-week swim training plan for the fitness swimmer…. View Article

Speedo Partner with the Royal Life Saving Society to Combat Drowning Globally

The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) is working to eliminate drowning in the Commonwealth and Speedo is… View Article

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | Static Front Crawl

This drill takes away the leg kick, the full rotation and timing of the full stroke to… View Article

Water Safety: How Spreading the ‘Swim Safe’ Message Saves Lives

At Speedo, we’re passionate about spreading the ‘swim safe’ message, which is why we’ve teamed up with… View Article

Kickboard drill video

The Kickboard drill isolates your leg movement allowing you to focus on producing an efficient leg kick.

Why follow a swim training plan?

Einstein’s definition of insanity is to repeat the same actions and expect different results, but many of… View Article

Top 6 tips for young swimmers returning to the pool

We’re all excited to get back into the pool and smash our training sessions! However, starting swimming… View Article

How-to: Backstroke breathing technique video

Backstroke Breathing Technique & Tips

Dave McNulty Swim Fitness Training Plan – Week 7

Three times Olympic coach Dave McNulty has created an 8-week swim training plan for the fitness swimmer…. View Article

Find your perfect summer swimsuit with Speedo Sculpture

Refresh your swimwear for summer with our pick of five of the best holiday-friendly swimsuits from Speedo… View Article

Ten Simple Tips for Water Safety at the Beach

Planning a day or two – or seven! – at the beach is good reason for some… View Article

Team Speedo | Mireia Belmonte

Spanish swimmer Mireia Belmonte began swimming at the age of five and quickly developed a talent for… View Article

Dave McNulty Swim Fitness Training Plan – Week 2

Three times Olympic coach Dave McNulty has created an 8-week swim training plan for the fitness swimmer…. View Article

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | Centre Snorkel

The Centre Snorkel drill helps you regulate your breathing through the snorkel, promoting a still head position… View Article

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | Thumb Catch

The Thumb Catch drill promotes a vertical fingertip to elbow paddle which will enable you to pull… View Article

Dave McNulty Swim Fitness Training Plan – Week 8

Three times Olympic coach Dave McNulty has created an 8-week swim training plan for the fitness swimmer…. View Article

How-to: Backstroke stroke technique video

Backstroke Stroke Technique and Tips

Triathlon swimming tips for beginners

So you’ve taken the plunge and decided to train for a triathlon – congratulations! But now you’re… View Article

Swimming safety while on holiday

Whether you’re splashing in the pool, swimming in a lake or paddling in the sea with your… View Article

Quick tips: Get fit and stay motivated in the pool

Need motivation? Stay on track to achieve your fitness goals with our quick tips for rediscovering your… View Article

Learn to Swim programme: Stage three – Get Confident!

Paddle? Pah! Now it’s time to get adventurous. This final section will teach your child to develop… View Article

Dave McNulty Swim Fitness Training Plan – Week 4

Three times Olympic coach Dave McNulty has created an 8-week swim training plan for the fitness swimmer…. View Article

Hydrospin: A New Hybrid of Water Fitness!

Discover a new way to work out in the pool!

Easy holiday pool exercises

OK, so holidays are for fun and relaxing, but that’s not to say you can’t throw in… View Article

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | Towfloat

The Towfloat drill engages the core so the hips have to work harder to stay ‘up’ while… View Article

How to increase your kids’ water confidence on holiday

Splashing in the pool is what family holidays are made for. Make a water baby out of… View Article

Push and Glide drill video

The Push and Glide drill teaches you how to achieve the optimal underwater body position when pushing… View Article

10 tips for fitting triathlon training into a busy lifestyle

Panicked about how you’re going to find time to train and hold down your job and social… View Article

Incorporating swimming into a busy lifestyle

Weekly schedule full to the brim? When life gets busy with work, errands and the school run,… View Article

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | Finger Trail

The Finger Trail drill slows down your front crawl stroke. Dragging your finger tips through the water… View Article

How to make swimming fun and safe for children

Make your trip to the pool a safe, fun-filled experience with our family-friendly swimming tips and ideas.

Freestyle kick technique for open water swimming

We’ve got all the triathlon coaching tips you need, thanks to open water swimming expert (and tri… View Article

Breaststroke Swimming Drills | Breaststroke with Paddles

This drill will help improve your breaststroke technique by increasing your feel of the water.

How-to: Butterfly positioning technique video

Improve your butterfly swimming technique by mastering the correct head and body positioning. Our Speedo Fit how-to… View Article

How-to: Breaststroke positioning video tips

Perfect your body positioning in the water and your swimming technique will reap the benefits. Our Speedo… View Article

Why swimming is the ultimate cross-training exercise

From improving lung capacity, to increasing core strength – turns out swimming can make you better at… View Article

Unmissable tips for improving your swimming technique

Improve your technique and not only will you cut more gracefully through the water, but more comfortably… View Article

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | Superman

The Superman drill enhances the outstretched body position of the front crawl stroke. Pausing the stroke to… View Article

How-to: Butterfly breathing technique video

A good breathing technique delivers oxygen to your muscles and allows you to swim more comfortable and… View Article

How to perform a flipturn

Learn how to nail the perfect flipturn with our step-by-step guide.

Swim training aids: The simple way to tone your body

Spice up your water workout and tone up your body by incorporating a training aid into your… View Article

Learn to swim programme: Stage one – Start Splashing!

Babies love to explore new textures, sensations and sounds and there’s no better place to start than… View Article

How to Boost Your Confidence When Swimming

You know you feel better when you exercise, so why do you sometimes hear a voice in… View Article

How-to: Butterfly stroke technique video tips

Our Speedo Fit how-to video demonstrates how to perform your butterfly stroke and includes tips from our… View Article

Swimming hair care: quick styling tips

Think you haven’t got time to coax your hair into looking polished and presentable after your swim… View Article

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | Doggy Paddle

Our version of the Doggy Paddle drill helps you to focus on how your arms propel you… View Article

How-to: Backstroke kick technique video tips

Backstroke Kick Technique and Tips

Swimming benefits: 5 ways to relax, de-stress and unwind

If you’re looking for the best ways to relax and reduce stress then look no further. These… View Article

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | Glute Kick

This drill teaches you a more effective kick by keeping your legs straighter on the upsweep and… View Article

Open-water triathlon breathing techniques

Despite what the text books may tell you, bilateral breathing is not your only option when swimming… View Article

Breaststroke Swimming Drills | Breaststroke Arms with Pull Buoy

This drill allows you to focus on your arms, helping you to develop greater technique, strength and… View Article

Gethin Jones six-week swim training programme

TV personality and avid rugby fan Gethin Jones recently undertook a bespoke six-week swim fitness training programme,… View Article

How to use a kickboard

A kickboard allows you to target your lower body, helping you to work on your leg strength… View Article

Butterfly stroke: Technique Masterclass

Master the most majestic of swimming strokes with our butterfly masterclass.

Using swimming to stay active and aid injury recovery

Having an injury is never fun, but it needn’t mean the end of all physical exercise. Although… View Article

How to use finger paddles

Focus on perfecting your hand positioning and stroke technique across all swimming styles by incorporating finger paddles… View Article

Sculling: a swimming technique to master

Master the art of sculling and learn how it can improve your swimming technique and performance.

How to swim-proof your make-up for the pool and beach

Want to take a dip but don’t feel ready to embrace a bare-faced look just yet? No… View Article

Breaststroke stroke technique with Jessica Hardy

Olympic gold medallist, Jessica Hardy, shows us how to perform the the perfect breaststroke stroke technique in… View Article

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | Single Arm

This Single Arm drill allows you to concentrate on stroke accuracy. By isolating one arm, it allows… View Article

Ensuring Water Safety with the SAFE Code

There’s no doubt that swimming is a brilliant way to enjoy yourself, for adults and little ones… View Article

Front Crawl Swimming Drills | Catch-up

The Catch-up drill is an alternating single arm stroke which encourages better arm movement and improves coordination… View Article

Why swimming is key to success on the tennis court

When most people think about combining tennis and water, painstaking rain delays instantly spring to mind, but… View Article

Breaststroke Swimming Drills | Breakout

The breakout drill is a tough but effective exercise that helps improve breathing and your breaststroke technique.

How to use a Pullbuoy

Get more from your swim with our training aid videos created with an elite swim coach. Find… View Article

Which swimsuit is best for you?

Most people don’t realise that a swimsuit or racing suit can affect movement in the water in… View Article

Freestyle stroke technique with Nathan Adrian

Olympic freestyle sprint champion, Nathan Adrian, nails the perfect freestyle stroke technique in our helpful how-to video,… View Article

Is swimming good for toning your body?

If you’re wondering if swimming is good for toning then wonder no more; depending on which areas… View Article

How-to: Freestyle breathing technique video

Want to master your breathing technique for a more comfortable, super-efficient swim? Our freestyle video demonstrates the… View Article

Swim yourself stronger: How to use your swim training to build your strength

Want to use swimming to increase your upper body and leg strength and learn how to add… View Article

Skin care for swimmers

Dry, scaly skin is an unwanted swimming side effect. Give rough bits a moisture makeover with our… View Article

Freestyle body positioning with Nathan Adrian

See how the pros perform the perfect freestyle body positioning technique in our how-to swimming video, which… View Article

How to burn more calories at the pool (without swimming for longer)

Want to maximise your time in the pool and burn more calories? Rev up your workout with… View Article

Breaststroke breathing with Jessica Hardy

Devised to help you improve your breaststroke breathing technique, our video tutorial includes advice from our elite… View Article

How-to: Breaststroke kick technique video

An efficient kick is the key to maximising your speed and propulsive power. Our Speedo Fit kick… View Article

5 swimming drills to improve your pace and cut your swim time

Want to cut your swim time? Here are 5 swimming drills you should get to grips with… View Article

Freestyle kick technique with Nathan Adrian

Watch the perfect freestyle kick technique in action with our kick technique video. Discover how to position… View Article

How to protect your hair when swimming

Love swimming but hate what it does to your hair? Give chlorine a run for its money… View Article

Swim into shape after pregnancy

Thinking about getting back in shape after having a baby? From toning up in the pool to… View Article

Which swimsuit colours suit your skin tone?

When it comes to looking and feeling great in our swimwear, it’s not just about the style… View Article

The Benefits of Swimming: Why everyone should make time to swim

Lose weight, get fit and improve your mood. The benefits of swimming are huge, offering a low… View Article

The Ultimate Checklist For Packing Your Swim Bag

Never forget anything again with this list of essentials to bring to the pool. It includes easily… View Article

How to breathe comfortably without swallowing water during your swim

We’ve all been there: getting into our stride, enjoying our swim and feeling focused before – splutter,… View Article

How to improve your SWOLF score

Wearable technology is making it easier for you to collect and analyse swim data. Here’s how you… View Article

5 dry land exercises to give you more power in the pool

Develop more explosive power for starts and turns with these 5 exercises, designed for you.

15 reasons to love swimming

It’s perfect for every swimming personality, whether you’re a social swimmer who loves a swim and a… View Article

Swimming exercises for an abs workout and toned stomach

Dreaming of a trim and toned stomach? Hitting the pool is a sure fire way of ensuring… View Article

How to improve your breathing technique for swimming

Feeling out of breath when you swim? As we humans are land-based creatures, it’s no surprise breathing… View Article

4 Easy Ways to Care For Your Swimming Goggles

Avoid foggy or scratched goggles with this expert advice on choosing the right size, caring for the… View Article

Speedo anti-fog: how we prevent steamy goggles

Foggy goggles and disrupted vision make for a frustrating swim, which is why all Speedo goggles now… View Article

What is the best time of day to go swimming?

Invigorated morning swimmer or evening master of the pool? And does it make any difference? We reveal… View Article

The Speedo Guide To Swimming Goggles

Need help choosing? Our Goggle Selector Tool will help you find the right goggles for your swimming needs.

30-Minute Swim Workouts To Mix Up Your Routine

Swim workouts for every level of swimmer. Improve your swimming technique, burn calories, build strength and stamina,… View Article

Pool Etiquette 101: The 7 Commandments Of Lane Swimming

Don’t let a crowded pool of speedy swimmers intimidate you. Here are some of the most common… View Article

Build Your Endurance: How To Swim Further, Faster

Discover the stamina-building training tips that will enable you to swim further and faster, as former World… View Article

The Best Foods To Help You Swim For Longer

What should you eat before and after a swim? What should you avoid? These foods and snacks… View Article

The Best Foods To Complement Your Swim Training

Follow these food and diet tips to make yourself faster in the pool. Get more out of… View Article

Swim-Proof Your Hair

Discover how a little TLC can help keep your hair looking tip-top, no matter how much chlorine… View Article

Fat Burning Swimming Workouts

Looking to shed fat and tone up? With a few simple tips, your swimming sessions can become… View Article

Find The Right Swimsuit For You

Feel supported, comfortable and confident every time you swim with the right swimwear for you. At Speedo… View Article

Dave Mcnulty Swim Fitness Training Plan – Week 1

3 times olympic coach Dave McNulty has created an 8-week swim training plan for the fitness swimmer…. View Article

Dave Mcnulty Swim Fitness Training Plan – Week 3

3 times olympic coach Dave McNulty has created an 8-week swim training plan for the fitness swimmer…. View Article