Dan Bisset, 36, from Fareham, will take on a 5K open water swimming challenge on September 21 at Eton Dorney Lake.

Aerobic exercise, or cardio, elevates your heart rate with movements that activate your body's large-muscle groups. When done in the water, this type of workout offers many proven benefits, including ...

Open water swimming deserves more attention in the United States, not because it is better than pool swimming, but because it adds depth, challenge, and diversity to the sport.

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