by Ruth | Sep 24, 2021 | All Things Salty, Ocean Swimming, Salty Fit Swimmer
Open water swimming although thrilling and exciting is also more tiring and physically demanding than swimming in the pool. Here are 4 tips to help you ?Tip 1 – Wide Arms In comparison to pool swimming and depending on the swell and wind conditions, ocean swimming can...
by Ruth | Jun 1, 2020 | All Things Salty, Salty Fit Swimmer
Cold water swimming has been increasing in popularity over the last few years, with people such as Wim Hof raising awareness of the many amazing mental and physiological benefits of cold water. As we move into winter and the air and water temperatures begin to drop we...
by Ruth | May 25, 2020 | Salty Fit Swimmer
With Bondi Beach closing for a number of weeks and recently reopening for exercise purposes only, we have seen a surge in interest and participation in ocean swimming in the Eastern Suburbs. If you are typically quick in and out type of swimmer or haven’t had much...
by Ruth | May 25, 2020 | Salty Fit Swimmer
Before you dive into ocean swimming there are a couple of skills which will help you get out through the surfbreak quickly and efficiently. Getting these skills right will save you from wasting energy battling through the break and leave you with more energy for...
by Ruth | May 19, 2020 | Salty Fit Swimmer
Open water swimming although thrilling and exciting is also more tiring and physically demanding than swimming in the pool. This is due to a number of factors including currents and rips, waves, choppy and bumpy water and deep water; all of which can evoke feelings of...
by Ruth | Jan 14, 2020 | Salty Fit Swimmer
Australia is known for its beach culture and love of the ocean. Sydney also a culturally diverse city with people from a variety of backgrounds and heritages. This means not everyone has grown up around the water and learned to swim. Even overseas migrants who do know...