Swimming in the outdoors - lakes and lidos, rivers and oceans, especially the people that swim in them. Music - 'Noe Noe', 'Aeronaut', ' Vienna Beat', and 'Watercool Quiet', from Blue Dot Sessions.

A thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the intersection of sports, technology, and human potential. = Heavy Or Not delves deeper into social issues, such as access to sports, cost of wellness, the impact of technology, and the importance of community engagement. Heavy Or Not incorporates the evolving role of A.I. in sports training, exploring both the benefits and potential drawbacks of this technology. The show integrates valuable educational content on swimming techniques, water safety, and environmental issues, making it more than just a sports drama. From the gritty pools of Pittsburgh to the ambitious rebuild of the Salmon Arm Aquatic Centre in BC, Canada, to the elite ISCA meets of Florida, this inspiring series follows a diverse cast of coaches and swimmers as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of competitive swimming.

Wir sind Schwimmerinnen. Wir waren beide mal im Schwimmverein, aber das ist lange her. Bis vor kurzem schwammen wir so wie die meisten – ab und zu, wenn es gerade passt. Doch dann entdeckten wir die Jahreskarte der Berliner Bäderbetriebe – und stellten fest: Berlin hat ja über 60 Schwimmbäder! Schnell stand fest: Die durchschwimmen wir alle! Und zwar in einem Jahr. Gesagt, getan. Was uns beim Bahnen ziehen durch den Kopf geht und warum wir meinen, dass schwimmen nicht nur überlebenswichtig, sondern ein großartiges Abenteuer ist – darum geht es hier!

Schwimmsport für die Ohren

Send us a text This week we sit down with Auckland swimmer Dean Madsen — a man who knows what it means to push limits in and out of the water. Dean’s journey started in the world of triathlon and Ironman, where endurance and grit became part of his DNA. These days his focus is on two of New Zealand’s greatest open water challenges: the 40km Lake Taupō crossing and the legendary Cook Strait swim. But Dean’s story goes much deeper than training and KM's. Over the past year he’s faced a st...

Hello friends, it’s Kelly. You may have noticed I’ve been away from the show for over a month—the longest break I’ve taken in more than seven years of podcasting. The reason is deeply personal: my father passed away in August at the age of 95. I’ve spent these weeks with him, with family, remembering him, celebrating his life, and navigating the bittersweet gift of grief. In this episode, I want to honor my dad, who first taught me how to swim. Through his simple “swim to Daddy” lessons on La...