Category Archives: Swimming Kit

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How to Deal with Spots at the Pool & on the Beach

Acne on the face and body can be an embarrassing and frustrating condition and often leads to the desire to cover-up on the beach and at the pool in an attempt to conceal spot-prone skin. There are a few ways … Continue reading

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Chlorine Resistant Swimwear for the Pool & the Beach

Here at UK Swim Store we stock an excellent range of chlorine resistant swimwear covering all of our categories. Whether you want swimwear that offers extra bust support, that provides a little more coverage, or if you’re after something that … Continue reading

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Stretch Marks: How to hide them with a swimsuit!

Following the birth of a baby or after a period of rapid weight gain many women are left with fine reddish purple, but painless lines across their skin called stretch marks. Our skin is fairly elastic in nature, however when … Continue reading

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Choosing Swimwear to Match your Body Shape

Women today are extremely lucky when it comes to the sheer choice of swimwear types and technologies available to buy. However, with such a massive choice of superb swimwear on the market, it can be tricky to locate and purchase … Continue reading

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Waterproof Makeup for Swimmers; Pool Proof your Look!

Trying out a waterproof makeup product used to lead to covering your face in apparently indelible, cakey and uneven makeup that simply refused to budge! But not any more. Modern products and their individual technologies have moved on leaps and … Continue reading

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How to Buy Swimwear for a Long Torso

Finding the right swim wear to suit a longer body can sometimes we a bit of a mission. Taller ladies tend to have both longer legs and a longer torso, which can cause problems when searching for a cossie to accommodate … Continue reading

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Be Inspired By London 2012 Olympic Swimming Fever!

We‘re more than halfway through January, and I bet a lot of us have ditched our New Year Resolutions already. How many of us swore we’d get in shape in 2012, but have been putting it off and reaching for … Continue reading

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Swimming hats; why should I wear one?

It is a common misconception that the point of wearing a swimming hat is simply to keep your hair dry. It is highly unlikely (unless you only swim breaststroke and don’t dip under the water) that a hat will do … Continue reading

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Improve Your Performance In the Pool with the Right Gear!

Whether you are an experienced swimmer or a beginner, selecting the correct swimming equipment makes a world of difference. Quality swimwear not only looks good and lasts longer; it also supports and trains your muscles and cardiovascular system in the … Continue reading

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Swimming Costumes Through the Ages

Even during relatively recent times the style of women’s swimwear has changed hugely. If we take the 1920s as an example, women would most often wear swimwear items that were made of wool jersey and covered far more leg than … Continue reading