General Questions
Answers to general questions about swimming, travelling and Swimtrek trips
General Swimming Questions
Am I fit to swim?
During the booking process we do ask you to complete a Health Declaration. SwimTrek Guides are first aid trained, however due to the nature of operati...
Is swimming good for toning?
If combined with a healthy lifestyle and you are swimming frequently then it can help you to tone. Depending on your fitness level, body type and the ...
Does swimming build muscle?
Swimming can improve fitness and building muscle is a side effect of getting fitter. If your aim is to predominantly work on building muscle then swim...
Is open water swimming good for you?
Swimming is a great exercise for your body and mind. Unlike running or a gym workout, swimming is very kind to your body as it doesn’t put stress on y...
Is swimming cardio?
Swimming does work your cardiovascular system and it does use most of the muscles of the body, working your heart. Once again it depends on the amount...
Will I have a chance to improve my swimming technique?
Many people take part in our trips in order to improve their open water swimming technique. Whether you’re new to the open water or have been out of t...
Can you swim with a fitness tracker?
Lots of general fitness trackers are suitable for swimming and you can use them on your trip.
What the best way to put on a swim cap?
A tried and tested method here at SwimTrek HQ is to get a fellow swimmer to help you out by holding the front of the hat while you put any hair on top...
What muscles does swimming work?
One of the great aspects of swimming is that it works the muscles all over your body. With regards to good technique and what stroke you are doing the...
What to wear for open water swimming?
Some open water swimmers will always swim ‘skins’ in open water - this doesn’t mean naked (although maybe sometimes it does) but in a light swim costu...
Which wetsuit is best for open water swimming?
The best wetsuit for open water swimming depends a lot on personal preference, reason for wearing the suit and the conditions of the water in which yo...
An introduction to Open Water Swimming
How long does it take to swim a mile?
Many factors depend on how long it takes to swim 1 mile in open water. The fitness and stroke of the swimmer obviously have a large impact as well as ...
Where can I practice open water swimming?
You can open water swim in lakes, the sea and pools all across the world! As a general rule it is best to check water quality and conditions before a ...