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ResetFeeling stuck in your ocean swimming routine? Discover ways to reignite your passion for the sea, from surf swimming to underwater adventures.
Ocean swimming is an incredible way to connect with nature, build fitness, and enjoy the water’s therapeutic qualities. But like any routine, it can become repetitive. If you’re finding your swims a bit dull, don’t worry there are countless ways to spice things up and reignite your passion for the ocean.
Here are some creative ideas to make your ocean swimming sessions exciting, challenging, and even more rewarding.
If you usually stick to calm waters, challenge yourself by swimming in surf conditions. Surf swimming hones your ability to read the waves, improves your strength, and adds an exhilarating edge to your sessions. Here’s what you can focus on in a session:
Top Tip: Pick a spot with lifeguards and start small. Surf swimming is physically demanding, so start smaller and work your way up to bigger conditions.
Why not combine your swim with a dose of playful fun? Bodysurfing requires no equipment and is a perfect way to enjoy the ocean’s energy. It also builds water confidence and adds variety to your ocean swim.
Ocean swims aren’t just about the surface. Beneath the waves lies a vibrant ecosystem waiting to be explored and adds a whole new dimension to your swim. Turn your swim into an underwater adventure and explore underwater reefs, kelp forests, or rocky outcrops by:
Combine swimming and running by practising “ins and outs.” These short, intense circuits help to build strength and endurance which can help improve your overall fitness and swimming ability.
‘Ins and Outs’ are commonly used by surf lifesaving athletes to help them get fitter and faster.
Sometimes, all you need is a change of scenery to reinvigorate your love of ocean swimming again. Explore different beaches, bays, or headlands to break the monotony and sharpen your navigation skills.
The ocean transforms throughout the day, offering a fresh experience each time and if you swim at the same time every day you could be missing out on the magic the ocean has to offer at other times of the day because changing the time of your swim can create a completely different atmosphere.
Swimming solo can be meditative, but joining others injects a social element into your swims and makes it that little bit more exciting. It can also help to motivate and push yourself to new limits.
Keep your swims engaging and motivating by creating mini-goals. Tracking your progress gives you a sense of accomplishment and helps to keep things exciting.
Mix up your swim with other activities that are fun but complement your swimming and help to enhance your overall fitness.
Documenting your ocean swims can give you a new perspective on the experience and allow you to relive the excitement and celebrate your achievements for years to come.
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