swimming

We all stubbornly rinse off the second we’re out of the water, when it’s the paint-green film on the surface that decides the next 48 hours

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We all stubbornly rinse off the second we're out of the water, when it's the paint-green film on the surface that decides ...

That murky green film on British lakes isn’t harmless pond scum—it’s often toxic cyanobacteria that can cause rashes, stomach cramps, and worse. A quick rinse won’t cut it; you need a proper 10-15 minute shower with soap. The real danger window? The next 48 hours, when symptoms typically appear.

“I thought it was the gentlest stroke of all”: why breaststroke with your head above water is a habit your spine wants you to stop

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'I thought it was the gentlest stroke of all': why breaststroke with your head above water is a habit your spine wants you...

That gentle head-up breaststroke you’ve been doing? It’s silently punishing your spine with each lap. Physiotherapists are seeing a pattern of neck stiffness, shoulder tightness, and lower back pain that traces directly back to this common swimming habit—and fixing it requires just a few simple adjustments.