If you want to exercise almost every muscle in your body, swimming is the sport for you.
Not only does swimming keep you fit, it's a vital skill when it comes to staying safe in water. And with so many pools all over the country, it's easy to get started too!
What's in the kit bag?
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Also you can test your kids in the pool with our training challenges.
Where else can I get more information on the sport?
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) is the governing body for the sport in the UK.
Its website has everything from news on your nearest club to information on diving, synchronised swimming, medical information and training for coaches.
The disability section of our Sport Academy site has a guide to disability groups and features on British Paralympians.
The ASA website also has a section on disability swimming.
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