What are the best tow floats for open-water swimming? Swim coach tests 9 top options for safety and visibility
Tow floats are vital pieces of kit for open water swimming. Want to know why and which one to go for? Here’s our guide…
Training Kit
What are the best waterproof swimming headphones in 2026? We’ve tested six fully submergible options
Love training to music and want to do exactly that in the pool? Swim coach Helen Webster tests the best waterproof headphones for swimming…
Outlier Free Pro+ swimming headphones review
Love training to music and want to do exactly that in the pool? Swim coach Helen Webster tests the Outlier Free Pro+ swimming headphones
Best swimming watches for tracking your pool and open-water swim sessions in 2026
Our expert testers review 18 of the best swimming watches to help you find the right one for you.
Best swimming bags for stashing your swim kit in 2026
Looking for a bag to take to the pool? Here are the best kit bags for swimming that’ll keep your wet and dry kit separate.
Best shampoos and conditioners for swimming in 2025
Keep your hair chlorine-free with our picks of the best shampoos and conditioners for triathletes and swimmers.
Red Original Long Sleeve Pro Evo vs Alpkit Haven: how much should you spend on a swim robe?
Both score at least four stars out of five but there’s daylight between their prices
Best swimming ear plugs in 2025
Keep your focus on the water and the dreaded swimmer’s ear at bay with our pick of the best swimming ear plugs
Best nose clips for swimming in 2025
Fed up of having water go up your nose while swimming? Sounds like you need a nose clip…
The best (and hardest!) way to improve kicking skill
Strengthen your freestyle kick with this simple yet effective tool, explains swimming coach Andrew Sheaff
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
Best anti-fog spray for goggles
Worried about your goggles fogging up when swimming? Then an anti-fog spray could be just what you need. Here is all the info…
Best kickboards for swim training
Get more from your pool sessions by adding a kickboard to your kit bag. Here are five of the best we’ve found to buy online now.
Best swimming equipment for beginners
Heading to the pool for the first time? Or after a break? Then there are a few bits of kit you’ll need first. Dive in to our round-up of the best swimming equipment for beginners
What to wear open-water swimming: your essential kit guide to wild swimming
Find out the seven most important pieces of wild swimming kit for a safe open water swimming experience, and what you should be aware of when you’re out in the water.
Best pull buoys for triathletes
Enhance your swim training by adding a pull buoy to your kit bag. Here, we round up the best pull buoy deals around…
Best swim fins for pool training
Adding a set of swim fins to your training bag can help make drills easier and more efficient. Here are our pick of the best swim fins for pool training…
Best swimming snorkels for focusing on your form
Snorkels can help improve your balance, rotation, technique and efficiency. Ollie Willis tests four of the best
Best swimming towels: Lightweight options for triathletes
Whether you’re using it post-swim, to dry your feet in transition or while indoor training, having one of the best swimming towels you can find is a must. Here’s some for you to consider.
Best swim hand paddles for swim training
Wondering which swim hand paddles are best to help you meet your swim goals? Here are some different ones to try, plus where to buy from
Best sliders, flip flops and pool sandals
Protect your feet by the swimming pool and during your post-dip shower with our pick of the best sliders, flip flops and sandals
Stärke Flow carbon swim paddles review
Are carbon fibre swim paddles worth the investment? Helen Webster finds out
What’s the difference between finger paddles and hand paddles?
Former national-level swimmer Ollie Willis explains the differences between finger and handle paddles and the advantages of each
How to choose triathlon swim gear by Chrissie Wellington
Four-time Kona champion shares her hard-won tips on finding the wetsuit, goggles and other kit you need
