as not to annoy the honed and toned swimming machines ploughing up and down, and then started splashing around and whingeing.It was tight around the neck. The water was cold on my face, but my forearms were warm. It was so BUOYANT (and I know that's its job) - my

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this slowly as your flexibility increases. When you've finished your session and cooled down, don't just stop. A few minutes' stretching will reap huge benefits, preventing tight muscles, reducing the symptoms of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS

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