Swimming

Lydney Town AFC players go swimming on their pitch.

Watch: Football team swims in waist-height floodwater on their pitch

Openrun Shokz earphones that shoppers can save on during Black Friday sales

Black Friday Shokz earphones from £55 runners and swimmers will love

Better says some primary schools are reducing the number of mandatory lessons they give

Parents say swimming 'third most important school subject'

Shokz brand has marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge as an ambassador and makes OpenFit Air earbuds

I tested open ear headphones by brand endorsed by top marathon runner

Wild swimmers highlight their favourite dry robes

Best dry robes wild swimmers love with deals from £50

A popular beach in Tenerife is now closed to holidaymakers after high levels of bacteria were detected in the sea. (Photo: Heritage Images/Getty Images)

Popular holiday beach bans swimming

Reporter Alison Brinkworth during a wild swim at Wild With Nature in Norfolk

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Swimmers have been urged to avoid 19 beaches across the UK due to serious health concerns. (Photo: Andrew - stock.adobe.com)

Warning to avoid 19 UK beaches

Glen Bailey training for Guinness World Record challenge

British Guinness World Record breakers tell their inspiring stories

Toxic blue-green algae poses a life-threatening risk to dogs. (Photo: PONTUS LUNDAHL/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images)

Warning for dog owners after blue-green algae outbreaks across the UK

Another beach has been closed off to holidaymakers in Tenerife which is known for its stunning views. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Second beach in Tenerife holiday hotspot closes

“Swimming is a great daily habit which keeps his joints supple and muscles loose. It’s great for his heart and lungs and above all, it maintains his independence and adds social interaction."

FEELING GREAT: Don’t ever underestimate the benefits of regular exercise

“Swimming is a great daily habit which keeps his joints supple and muscles loose. It’s great for his heart and lungs and above all, it maintains his independence and adds social interaction.”

FEELING GREAT: We're in a better position to remain active than our parents were

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“I’d be pretty confident that even the people who don’t talk about losing independence must think about it from time to time.”

FEELING GREAT: Go for it! Start your exercise regime as you mean to go on

I hope you have all made that New Year resolution to stick with an exercise regime after reading last week’s column!

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Youngsters having fun at the Mill House Leisure Centre pool  home of the councils free swims scheme

Hartlepool swim scheme huge success

Youngsters having fun at the Mill House Leisure Centre pool - home of the councils free swims scheme.

Hartlepool kids can swim for free during summer holidays

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