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New Moon Top 5 Sea Baths New Wardrobe! The most stunning locations for taking The Summer a dip in the Ocean Wardrobe Swimming under the Moonlight Overhaul Time to Myself at Twilight

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Like most women I frequently struggle to maintain balance within my busy lifestyle. Pulled between my role as a mother and wife, as well as juggling these with my career, it can be hard to find the valuable ‘me time’ I often crave.

This edition of Love Swim is for women like me (and probably you) who know how valuable swimming could be for them but aren’t sure where to start when it comes to getting back in the water, and maintaining it.

Why not be inspired by our Real Swim Stories (page 26) about women who make outdoor swimming part of their busy lifestyles or give yourself an added dose of waterside confidence with our Dare to Bare beauty tips “This summer it’s (page 24) and to get you started, try our habit making for Better Swims: 21 Day Swim Plan (page 38) time to travel and Consider swimming as a unique activity where relaxation explore, perhaps meets physical exercise, adventure and exploration. The idea of swimming under the light of the moon - even take a dip in while all our stress and worry floats away - is particularly captivating and beautifully described in our Real Swims a river, lake or the Twilight story (page 6) Why not try this unique experience with a friend, or as some precious ‘me time’ - you’ll ocean sometime always enjoy a great nights sleep after an evening swim.

soon. Make Explore how connecting with the moon can affect you and your mood (page 5) and feel more aligned with the like the Moon Lunar eclipse taking place this August. Or simply dip into our Lunar inspired collection and find the perfect and create summer suit for you and your ‘first’ swim (page 12)

anew” It’s time to travel and explore (page 36), perhaps even take a dip in a river, lake or the ocean sometime soon. This Summer, make like the Moon and create anew.

I hope this issue leaves you feeling inspired – enjoy!

Laura Agar Wilson Pinterest: @lauraagarwilson

Contributors

Style Beauty Travel Wellbeing Emma Bartley Alex Garman Savi Munjal Laura Agar Wilson Get the Gloss I Heart Beauty Bruised Passport Whole Heartedly Healthy CONTENTS WELLBEING Inside Love Swim

Features The Moon and Refresh your seasonal style with The Summer 6. Cover Story Wardrobe Overhaul Time to myself at Twilight page 12 your Mood Real Swim Stories - Swimming under the Moonlight.

26. Time to Myself with in the Sun How to incorporate outdoor swims into your busy lifestyle - Real Swim Stories

Style 12. Cover Story The Summer Wardrobe Overhaul New Moon, New Wardrobe! Refresh your style this season with our selection of body-shaping swimsuits

23. The Science of Sculpture Why our all over body-shaping fabric feels just right

Wellbeing 5. The Moon and your Mood The unique effects of the Moon Beauty Travel 10. The Joy of Swimming A celebration for our love for getting 24. Dare to Bare 11. Top 5 Pools: Miami in the Water Feel body confident with our summer Dream swimming locations in one ready top 5 beauty tips of the World’s sunniest cities 34. Hydrate in Style Infused water recipes: water has 25. Conscious Cosmetics 36. Top 5 Spas never tasted or looked this good Protecting our Oceans by banning Our top pick of the most magical the Microbead spas from around the World 35. Replenishing Healthy & refuelling recipes for after 35. Get the Glow 37. Cover Story your swim How to give your skin and hair Top 5 Sea Baths some post swim TLC The most stunning locations for 37. Bathing in Nature taking a dip in the Ocean The unique cycle of the Moon - from the dark Swimming, particularly in the evening as the The amazing therapeutic benefits of sea and spa waters new moon to the bright full moon, and then Moon’s natural cycle revolves, is the perfect activity back into darkness - has been studied for to interlink mood enhancing movement with the 38. Better Swims: centuries. Although 4.5 billion years old and soothing effect of the water. It makes you feel great Your 21 Day Swim Plan 252,000 miles away from Earth, the effects of and you’ll sleep more soundly after your much his Ch Your guide to getting back into e T ang th ed the Moon can still be felt by us in many ways. needed ‘me time’. d the Water a M o e l n A w p o p The Moon can affect our moods and even our sleep This Summer we’ll see a Lunar Eclipse - where

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feminine and lunar energies. Inspired by more the night of a full Moon - take place. Our Sculpture traditional studies, women now look to the bright SS17 collection has taken inspiration from this Change is so often seen as something Apps beautiful ‘Wall of Change’ to get disc in the sky as a way to reflect – as a natural beautiful natural event. to be resisted, something that causes inspired by the experiences of others. timekeeper or a prompt to live in the flow - but chaos and is difficult to work through. Create your own image describing your mostly as a reminder to take time to rest and relax. Try swimming under the light of the Moon with a But we all know that change is how life changing moments and share them. Change we grow and expand as a person. Then see just how inspiring your change friend as a special way to enjoy those ‘feel good’ can be. The Moon and Water also have a very special link - benefits, while observing the very special Lunar Now it’s time to be inspired by change. is Constant. the high and low tides of our Oceans being directly Eclipse on the 21st August. It’s time to celebrate the changes that This Changed Me is available free of affected by the Moon’s gravitational pull. In a less make you, you. charge now on the iTunes App Store. Change dramatic way, the Moon’s gravity even affects You can read more about it at water within the human body - we’re made up Words: Laura Agar Wilson This Changed Me is an App for sharing www.thischanged.me of 75% water. and celebrating the experiences that is Ok. @lauraagarwilson have changed our lives. Explore the

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~ Time to Myself at Twilight: The Power of an Evening Swim ~

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAXYME G DELISLE. STEPHANIE STYLED BY FRANCESCA TURNER. HAIR & MAKE UP ADELE SANDERSON.

6 REAL SWIM STORIES Apart from the odd dip in a hotel swimming pool on holiday after dark, getting in the water at twilight, especially in an outdoor setting, might feel a little scary and out of your comfort zone. We caught up with Stephanie, a lover of an evening swim in the great outdoors, to tell us why she enjoys it, how to overcome those freak out moments, and why you should think about giving it a try too.

I feel completely free when I’m exam stress. It also used to only Swimming outdoors has definitely swimming outside, there is a real be when on holiday, or whilst living given me more strength and stamina primeval peace to be found in abroad that I’d be in water at every for the other things I do, like yoga. moving through open water. opportunity, but now I’ve worked Returning to the ‘moment’ you have It forces me to relax my mind, swimming regularly into my week. when you first submerge in the water focus on my body and is also a great meditation exercise concentrate on my breathing. As a busy mum to a one and three and encourages moments of calm It also stretches me to my limits year old, it’s also one of the only in my crazy working mum week. I’d - it’s so different from swimming times in the week no one is calling definitely encourage every woman to in a pool as you have to contend me and asking me to do something try and find the time to swim, despite with a totally different set of for them, so it feels like a real treat! all the obvious health benefits and physical challenges, like waves, It’s the one hour in the week when the fact it gives you such a good all tides, currents and weeds. I can just be Stephanie, rather than over workout, the way it re-balances However on the plus side, you being a mamma / wife / civil servant your mind and emotions is like do get to experience some / sister and more. I try to use my nothing else! wonderful, wild and natural swim session to relax my mind, places. re-connect with my body and get I love wearing my Sculpture swimsuit used to feeling like ‘me’ again. for my outdoor evening swims. The “As the night Not only is it lots of fun finding new If you’re on your own it’s lovely fabric feels so supportive without places to explore with my swim to just be able to hear your own being restrictive at all, and I love the approaches, you friends, there’s a real thrill in exploring thoughts. flattering neckline - I feel really sexy nature and landscapes from a in it, definitely a bonus when you’ve can’t see much completely different perspective. My favourite time to swim is at dusk, had two kids! I love the range of really other than the It’s sometimes tough to be in the when the sun is setting. It’s a calm, modern colours too. If you’re looking ‘unknown’, and everyone has their quiet time in nature and everything for a ‘first’ swimsuit again, definitely moonlight so freak out moments when they seems to slow down. As the night try a Sculpture one - as anyone who imagine sharks or snakes underneath approaches, you can’t see much exercises knows, if you feel good your other senses you, so conquering that block is other than the moonlight so your about what you’re wearing then a real challenge! My husband and other senses take over and you can you’ll train so much better! take over and you I both swim all through the winter hear, smell and feel so much more. in open water without a wetsuit, I can’t imagine not swimming can hear, smell so mentally conquering the cold After having a long swim I feel like regularly now. Luckily, my husband and feel so much and getting into an icy lake can be I’ve had a total body workout whilst loves swimming even more than a challenge too but it’s such an also feeling stretched out and limber I do and our children are fantastic in more” adrenaline rush and makes you feel afterwards. The great thing about the water, so for us it’s a real family like a rock star afterwards! swimming is that it doesn’t matter passion. I’d definitely encourage Stephanie what size you are or how unfit, other women to try it! Although I enjoyed swimming as everyone can do it. And if you’re a child, I fell out of love with it as a having a ‘fat’ day, then no one can teenager, and only started swimming see you underwater! again at University to work through

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The Joy of Swimming. Top 5 A celebration of Miami pools our Love for getting Dream swimming locations in one of the World’s sunniest cities in the Water.

From bestselling author Lisa Congdon, this Editors choice delightful book invites readers to dip into the many joys of swimming. Lisa brings her personal passion as a lifelong swimmer to this beautiful and thoughtful collection of everything that makes swimming so wonderful.

Hand-lettered inspirational quotes, illustrated collections of vintage objects, colourful swim caps, bathing suits through the ages, traditional swimming magazines, and much more, evoke “There’s something the beauty of the subject. The Joy of Swimming also features dozens of watercolour portraits about the water that paired with personal stories about swimmers, invites us to jump in. both historic and everyday, such as Gertrude Ederle, who in 1926 became the first woman to And when we do, we swim the English Channel. Hooray to Girl are immersed in fun, Power! The Joy of Swimming by Lisa Congdon is available through Chronicle Books in joy, and in love” www.chroniclebooks.com Lynne Cox Credit: The Setai Miami Beach Photo The Setai Hotel The Setai Hotel’s three climate-controlled pools are perfect for the discerning luxury traveller. The Art Deco architecture and Neo-Asian motifs immediately put guests at rest – the gorgeous pools are perfect to wind down after a long day of sightseeing.

The Mondrian The Freehand Miami The Mondrian is the perfect place for a peaceful A refurbished Indian Creek Hotel, offers the perfect swim. But it’s the view from here that will leave you respite from the hustle-bustle of Miami’s South well and truly gobsmacked. Watch the sun set over Beach. Enjoy their decadent cocktails and lounge Miami’s skyline and spend your evening gazing at by the pool as you savour the tranquil tropical the tranquil Biscayne Bay. One thing’s for sure surroundings. – you will not want to leave. The Biltmore Delano Hotel This 22000 square foot swimming pool boasts This is no ordinary pool. Famous French designer of being the largest pool in the continental USA. Philippe Starke designed Delano Hotel’s unique The pool is ideal for perfecting swimming routines water salon. Expect classical music playing and there’s al-fresco dining for when you manage underwater, famous DJs, heavenly food, and plenty to work up an appetite. of watching the world go by. Gorgeous cabanas line the sides of the pool – perfect for a nap when you’re Words: Savi Munjal all sunned out. @bruisedpassport

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The Summer Wardrobe Overhaul

If the idea of putting on your swimsuit makes you want to hide under a duvet, it’s time for an overhaul. With standout designs, clever cuts and body-shaping fabric, the Sculpture collection by Speedo will make you excited to get into the water.

PHOTOGRAPHY SHOT ON LOCATION IN MIAMI BY DAVID CLERIHEW. The DivaShine Swimsuit by WORDS BY EMMA BARTLEY. Speedo Sculpture

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The Candlelight

The RubyShine Swimsuit by Speedo Sculpture

An on-trend frill makes this a romantic look for a holiday swim in the pool. Made in a single dark colour, making you appear taller and slimmer, and adding to the S-curve effect. It also calls attention to your bust, which will get The RubyShine suit looks great with a wide-brim sun a twin boost from 360-degree shaping and removable hat, nautical beach tote and red lipstick to complete the bra pads. romantic look

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The CrystalSun would pair perfectly with retro-style sunglasses, matching beach tower and powder pink nail varnish

The Sunlight The CrystalSun Swimsuit by Speedo Sculpture

A fifties-inspired suit, calling to mind a classic screen icon throwing a ball around at the beach. The twisted bandeau top and removable bra pads enhance smaller busts. With gently gathered fabric to smooth your shape, it’s a snug fit that creates a swanlike S-curve.

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The Spotlight

The DivaShine Swimsuit by Speedo Sculpture

The most contemporary Sculpture style, this can be worn for pool parties or days spent beside the sea, but works equally well in the water. The defined cups give small busts an all-round boost, while the super- The DivaShine suit is best worn with an eye-catching silky Speedo fabric in a colourful lunar-themed print, pink swim hat, a cool kaftan coverup and a coral nail polish flattens out any lumps and bumps. to compliment the pink pattern

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The JewelShine suit is best paired with platform sandals, waterproof mascara, and a lightweight bomber jacket to take you straight to the beach bar for a sunset cocktail STYLE STYLE

The A Woman’s Best Friend

Starlight The Science of Sculpture

Editors choice #BFFs

The JewelShine Swimsuit by Speedo Sculpture A Speedo Sculpture prints, means it will always swimsuit is designed to be compliment your figure. This monochrome print takes inspiration from the lunar a woman’s best friend. First And because it’s made using eclipse. Whether or not you choose to wear it at night – off, it provides support, being chlorine-resistant Xtra Life perhaps in a spa, pool or lake – it’s a dramatic look that made from all-over shaping LYCRA, it’ll always be there will (with a little help from the all-over body-shaping fabric) fabric. It’s clever design, for you. smooth any lumps and bumps. A cross-back detail adds using panelling, well-placed Words: Emma Bartley subtle sophistication. seams and optical illusion Get the Gloss

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The best preparation for getting it still has plenty of moisturising 5 Gel Mani/Pedi beach ready is to slip on some power to leave skin soft and Polished nails are the finishing touch great swimwear and adopt a plumped. It’s fast absorbing and to any look and they’re especially positive attitude. Women always fragrance-free so it’s perfect for appealing in the gleaming sunshine. look better than they think they those with sensitive skin. The problem with normal mani/pedis do and we need to get out of that is the upkeep - even the most habit of putting ourselves down. 3 Self-Tan longwearing ranges chip after a few That being said, there’s always A fake tan can do wonders to days. The solution is a professional As many of us start to plan our trips to the beach for a dip in the sea, a few things we can do to help boost body confidence but applying gel nails treatment, which will remain boost body confidence. it successfully isn’t always easy. perfect for over two weeks. The it’s natural to become more conscious of the environmental concerns The most foolproof (and quick) easiest way to find your nearest salon that impact upon our beautiful oceans and the animals that live in 1 Exfoliate method is to use a gradual tan. and make an appointment is with the them. Microbeads are a substance in beauty products that cause The benefits of regularly using a body The Dove DermaSpa Summer Treatwell App. scrub shouldn’t be underestimated. Revived is hard to beat and it’s a lot of environmental damage. Exfoliating skin will help remove possible to build up colour with it. 1. dead skin cells, unclog pores and It’s remarkably good value and 2. stimulate circulation and this will comes in different versions - light Beat The Microbead is a campaign that of the products we use. A lot of the most result in smoother, brighter skin. It to medium and medium to dark wants to quickly phase out microbeads and popular brands have now stopped using will also make skin more receptive skin tones. is already gaining a lot of support. They’re microbeads and an easy way to find out if to moisturiser and fake tan go on putting pressure on manufacturers to remove a product contains them is to download the more evenly. The reasonably priced 4 De-Fuzz microbeads from their products and already Beat the Microbead App and use their Breakfast Scrub by Soap & Glory The best way to manage unwanted 3. many global cosmetic brands and manufacturers barcode scanner. gets the job done and smells good hair over the long term is with a home are doing so. enough to eat. IPL remover. It’s an investment buy Check out the Beat The Microbead campaign 4. but one that will be pay off in terms It’s not just the big companies who need to act to find out how simple it is to be a conscious 2 Moisturise of time and money saved. The – we as individuals can make a huge difference. consumer and make a real difference to the Once skin has been buffed it’s now Philips IPL Lumea Prestige is the All we have to do is consciously choose our health of our Oceans and marine life. ready to soak up some moisture. most advanced model available as personal care items. The best part is that we Hydrated skin doesn’t just look it can be used on the face and body, don’t even have to compromise on the quality www.beatthemicrobead.org and feel healthier; it also handles is cordless and includes special environmental stress such as UV rays attachments for different areas better too. Though Clinique’s Deep such as the bikini line. Comfort Body Lotion is lightweight,

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~ Time to Myself in the Sun: The Joy of Summer Swims ~

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAXYME G DELISLE. STYLED BY FRANCESCA TURNER. HAIR & MAKE UP ADELE SANDERSON. MICOL

26 REAL SWIM STORIES Many of us will be familiar with that amazing feeling of swimming in clear, warm waters whilst on holiday, feeling the sun on our skin and enjoying a moment of peace. But what if you could enjoy those same feelings at home too? We interviewed Micol & Emily about the feelgood effects of incorporating outdoor swimming into their busy lifestyles.

When did you start swimming? And why? What makes swimming in the late summer I started at a very young age. My family has a afternoon special for you? It’s the best! house in the mountains in Trentino, Italy, and we Swimming in that kind of light, at that time is always used to go on hikes and then rest by a priceless; the sky is just beautiful to look at in lake or creek. That was my favourite part; being those hours. You can forget about everything in the water and swimming, even though the and feel so at peace. water was sometimes freezing! How does swimming support your busy How is outdoor swimming different to lifestyle? It gives a lot of energy to face my day swimming in a pool? Swimming outdoors and makes me feel optimistic and ready to face makes you feel part of nature; you get such a challenges. That’s also why I sometimes like to sense of freedom and calmness. I feel at peace swim in the morning, because it prepares me well with everything and everyone and any problem for the day. Although it might seem a really hard fades away. Moreover, you get the chance to and time-consuming activity it can actually be quite see amazing places and enjoy gorgeous views relaxing and the positive outcomes (physical and whilst being surrounded by nature; plants, mental) are worth the time spent in the water. It’s “ When I swim I feel at peace mountains, hills and even animals. I love to almost like an investment with only positive return. listen to all of those natural sounds. However, to me it’s all good fun. with the world, that I respect nature and that I am happy, Does swimming have any particular benefits Do you see swimming as a way of life? to your mental and emotional wellbeing? Yes, of course! When I swim I feel at peace with energetic and ready to face After each swim I feel energetic, happy and the world, that I respect nature and that I am relaxed. I think it’s a great way to loosen up, happy, energetic and ready to face challenges. challenges. And that’s how mentally too. It also makes me feel good about And that’s how I want to be as a person. I want to be as a person” my body and myself. It gives me confidence and plenty of energy and I feel very peaceful, calm Food Blogger: Micol Micol and positive about everything. healthaporter.wordpress.com

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“I feel so confident wearing my Sculpture swimsuit. It’s so comfortable and stretches in the right places as I move. I love that the suit has a more feminine look compared to other swimsuits”

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“My Sculpture swimsuit feels very special, and I’ve had a fair few in my time! There’s no compromise between practicality and lux. Like many women, I experience fluctuating levels of body confidence, but I’ve noticed that my waterside strut is strong when wearing this suit!”

How did you get into swimming? Growing up If my mind is running wild, I’ll resign to it and try in Cornwall, jumping in the sea was second nature. instead listening to the sound of the moving water But learning to swim well and for longer distances and tiny windows of surface noise. If I’m calm, is relatively new, only in the last few years. I’ll float between memories and dreams of future My first open water swim happened by a chance plans. My swim is always a positive punctuation conversation with a friend of a friend. Next thing, in my day and irrespective of other stresses and I’d accepted a place for a one-mile swim event strains, if I get a swim in, my waking hours have across the Falmouth – St Mawes estuary. Things been a success. I aim to feel balanced by the end have been progressing quite nicely ever since! of my swim and to enjoy a feeling of serenity.

What do you love about outdoor swimming? What makes swimming at sunset special for The nature connection is a big one for me. you? It’s the light. If I’m lucky enough to be wild Living in London there aren’t always frequent swimming, even more so. Every sunset swim is opportunities to be immersed in it. I’ve unique, moments where I understand my place. incorporated a swim at the Kenwood Ladies’ There is often a beautiful stillness before sunset as Ponds, Hampstead Heath into my weekly routine the wind drops and the water turns glass-like. to ensure I get my outdoor fix, in case a river or ocean swim isn’t on the horizon. I’m quite happy Why would you encourage other busy women paddling with the ducks. to make time for swimming? If you enjoy morning exercise, find a pool on your route to How does outdoor swimming and work and incorporate it into your morning routine. swimming in general make you feel? You’ll really not have to sacrifice your sleep and I’ll Swimming feels very natural to me and the water guarantee you’ll need less caffeine to stay buzzed is where I’m happiest. I feel unbalanced without it. up until lunch! On the flip side, think of it as a great Although I’m quite sure it’s different for everyone, way to relax. A late afternoon or evening swim in it’s certainly my energy source. There are place of a few glasses of wine will set you up for a “I couldn’t imagine my occasions when I use swimming for solitude and lovely night’s sleep and a fresh next-day start. other times when it’s a more social affair. life without swimming, no Both are wonderful reasons to celebrate the Do you see swimming as a way of life? way. I’m so happy that I’ve simple pleasure of swimming. The personal I couldn’t imagine my life without swimming, no wellbeing benefits are huge and the water way. I’m so happy that I’ve made it intrinsically made it intrinsically part of has a great power to simultaneously calm part of my lifestyle. It bridges the gap between a and rejuvenate. relaxed life by the sea and a busy life in the city. my lifestyle. It bridges the It’s my tonic to feeling landlocked! gap between a relaxed What is your mindset like, when you’re swimming? It varies depending on my mood. Fitness Blogger: Emily life by the sea and a busy @FitForThat life in the city”

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32 WELLBEING Hydrate in Style Get the Glow Replenishing

Staying hydrated has never Cherry and Rosemary free) · 1-2 tablespoons rose water Swimming outdoors is an experience that’s hard to beat. After a swim it feels good to tasted so good! Try one of these (optional) · 1 litre water Whether it’s in the sea, a river or a lake, it’s great to feel at one Infused Water refuel your body with healthy delicious infused waters, inspired with nature. The mix of being immersed in an expanse of water Inspired by Germany’s Black Forest food that not only tastes good by countries around the world, Method: with the vast sky above is great for the soul. The downside, Gateaux, this beautiful infused water but has some great benefits for for a new taste sensation. 1. Wash and de-hull the strawberries however, is that it can leave our skin and hair in desperate tastes like a classic summer treat. your body too. then slice length-wise. Wash the need of some extra attention. Words / Photos: Laura Agar Wilson cucumber and slice into rounds. Nut Butter, Banana, Honey @lauraagarwilson Remove the petals from the rose and 1. gently wash them and pat dry. and Chia Seeds on Toast Lavender and Peach Editors 2. Place all ingredients into a large Wholegrain toast with crunchy or choice Infused Water glass container and add the water. smooth nut butter, banana slices, Inspired by the lavender fields of 3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour sweet honey and chia seeds is the France, this fragrant recipe has a before serving. perfect quick and easy combo to natural perfumed taste with an fill you up after your swim. The nut added sweetness from the peaches. Jonagold Apple and butter and chia seeds are rich in Conference Pear Water protein to support muscle repair. Jonagold apples and Conference 2. The wholegrain bread and banana pears are popular varieties grown provide slow release carbohydrates in Belgium. The Jonagold apple has to replenish your energy stores. a special aromatic sweet-sour taste, And honey offers fast releasing which perfectly flavours the water natural sugars for an instant along with the sweet juiciness energy boost. of the pears. Photo credit: Maxyme G Delisle credit: Photo Ingredients: Ingredients: After indulging in some outdoor swimming it’s important to rid the 4 sprigs of rosemary · 2 handfuls 1 slice of wholegrain bread skin of any impurities and follow up by replacing lost moisture. of fresh or frozen cherries (frozen 1-2 tablespoons of nut butter (make It’s vital to choose post-swimming products wisely but this doesn’t cherries will stain the water a sure it’s sugar, salt and palm oil free!) mean they have to be boring! beautiful red) · 1 litre of water ½ banana The new Body Shop 1. Pina Colada Shower Gel and 2. Body Butter ½ tablespoon of honey Method: gets the balance right. Combined, they’ll clean and hydrate your skin A sprinkle of chia, pumpkin or 1. If using fresh cherries wash them and the tropical fruit scent means you’ll smell like summer in a bottle sunflower seeds and de-stone them (a quick way – Gorgeous! to do this is pushing a large straw Sit back, relax and enjoy your post through the centre of the cherry The reason hair becomes so frizzy and tangly is because water causes swim treat! Ingredients: to remove the stone). 2. Place all the hair’s outer cuticle to swell. To support and nourish swim-damaged 3 sprigs of lavender (pesticide free) ingredients into a glass container and hair the best thing to do is to rinse hair with clean water as soon as Post 3 peaches · 1 litre of water top up with fresh water. 3. Refrigerate Swim possible and apply a leave-in product. One of the best is 3. Kérastase for at least 1 hour before serving. Refuel Method: Soliel Micro Voile Protect. It’s a spray that’s been formulated to protect against sun, seawater and chlorine and can be used before and directly 1. Wash the peaches and lavender Strawberry, Cucumber and sprigs. De-stone the peaches and after swimming. Rose Infused Water roughly slice the fruit into quarters. This recipe is inspired by the Ingredients: Take a few pieces of the peach and Damage limitation should then continue with a hair reviving shampoo UK, where English strawberries, 2 Jonagold apples · 1 Conference crush with a fork so that it’s juices and conditioner. The rest of the Kérastase Soleil range is ideal but a more cucumber and roses are all Pear · 5 mint leaves · 1 litre of water are released. Remove any loose budget-friendly alternative is the 4. Aussie Beach Mate range, these post- synonymous with an English swimming products contain Macadamia Nut Oil to replenish your hair. pieces of peach skin and discard. Method: summer. Try this to experience 2. Add all of the peach and peach 1. Wash the fruit and slice width 3. 4. the taste of an English rose juice to a glass container and top ways to expose the beautiful star garden in your glass! up with the fresh water. Pop the shaped centre of the fruit. lavender sprigs into the top of the 2. Place the fruit slices and mint into Ingredients: bottle. 3. Refrigerate for at least 1 a wide mouthed glass container and Handful of fresh strawberries · Half a hour before serving. add the water. 3. Refrigerate for at whole cucumber · 1 rose (pesticide least 1 hour before serving. Recipe suggestion from Micol – Words: Alex Garman See page 26 for Time to Myself in iheartbeauty.net @alex_iheartbeauty the Sun: The Joy of Summer Swims.

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1 The Bondi Baths, Sydney, Australia. Bathing at spas and natural The Bondi Baths have been a landmark at Australia’s Bondi Beach thermal springs, dates back to for over 100 years now. It’s definitely worth battling the tourist Greek and Babylonian times hordes to swim a lap or two at the cliff-top pool overlooking the when these warm waters were Pacific Ocean. Carry your most flattering bathing suit with you – used for their healing and you will definitely want to take a photo or two at The Bondi Baths. restorative qualities. Even back then, people would be directed to bathe in them to experience the benefits of the mineral rich waters. That tradition has continued, although bathing can now be enjoyed in much more luxurious surroundings!

In Victorian times, sea bathing also became popular and set the scene for our love and enjoyment for spending time at the coast – on the beach or in the Ocean.

The water of both seas and natural spas has some amazing therapeutic benefits: Photo credit: @instakirkup credit: Photo

2 Clue d’Aiglun, French Riviera, France

Photo credit: Blue Lagoon credit: Photo Just north of Cannes, a series of gorges account for some spectacular • Rich in vital elements, also found swimming holes. Away from the hustle-bustle and glamour of Cannes and in the body which, are absorbed 1 The Blue Lagoon, Iceland 4 Caracalla Spa, Germany Monaco, these pools are for those bohemian souls who want to commune through the skin, think vitamins, Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is probably the most famous Wellness and relaxation are top priority in the scenic with nature. Find the perfect swimming spot amidst limestone cliffs, mineral salts and trace elements natural spa in the world, for good reason - the spa town of Baden Baden. Caracalla Spa harnesses grottoes, pine trees, and idyllic waterfalls. scenic spa is set amidst an extensive lava field, with mineral-rich waters to alleviate a variety of ailments, • Seawater and natural thermal waters that are rich in minerals and said to cure including various cardiovascular and rheumatic 3 Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK spring waters have antibacterial most skin conditions. If you fancy some pampering, conditions. Bathe at leisure in one of their thermal A swim in the Fairy Pools is akin to walking into a picture postcard. properties and are able to support try one of their amazing in-water massages for a pools or opt for one of their drinking or inhalation A winding path takes visitors to waterfalls and a series of gorgeous pools. healing of the skin one of a kind experience for body and soul. therapies. One thing is for sure – you will leave Choose a secluded spot to while away a summer afternoon in a chilled Baden Baden completely revitalised. pool. The landscape lends an aura of magic to the proceedings. • Bathing can help reduce aches and

2 Thermae Bath Spa, UK pains and can lower blood pressure Pack your favourite Sculpture swimsuit to enjoy the 5 Polynesian Spa, New Zealand 4 Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes, France Thermae Bath Spa. It boasts two extravagant baths Rotorua is famous for its thermal pools and the Polynesian • Bathing can alleviate stress and If you have a glamorous red swimsuit that is just dying to be worn, then fed by warm thermal waters, overlooking Bath’s Spa is a bit of a legend in Rotorua. It is home to naturally anxiety the decadent pool at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc is the answer. The heated historical skyline. If you’re in the mood to indulge acidic waters, said to vanish aches and pains. Rent one infinity pool, blasted into the seaside bedrock, boasts of magnificent yourself then head to one of their bespoke glass of their tiny private pools and take your favourite swimsuit • Seawater and sand can act as a views. There isn’t a better place for a swim, while watching the sunset pods, where steam is infused with essential oils along – you’ll definitely want to take photographs. natural exfoliator for smoother and sipping on a cocktail, as the suns glow lingers on the horizon. to reinvigorate guests. more glowing skin

Words: Savi Munjal @bruisedpassport 5 Porto Moniz, Madiera 3 Thermes de Spa, Belgium Surrounded by beautiful scenery, the stunning natural swimming pools at Thermes de Spa uses Clementine Springs mineral Porto Moniz are formed from volcanic lava and naturally filled with crystal With those impressive benefits, why rich water to rejuvenate guests. No wonder it has a clear sea water. With child friendly pools and a play area, it’s the perfect not check out one of the incredible cult status in Belgium. The sprawling complex boasts location for the whole family to enjoy. sea baths and spas around the saunas, hammams, pools, and multiple relaxation world? Your body and mind will areas. We love their massage jets and jacuzzis Words: Savi Munjal thank you for it! – perfect for a relaxing weekend away. @bruisedpassport

Savi Munjala credit: Photo Words: Laura Agar Wilson @lauraagarwilson

36 WELLBEING

Make a 21 Days to a Better Swim Habit

Habits are the foundation our lives are built on. The things we do everyday, sometimes without realisation that we’re doing them. According to research it takes 21 days to make (or break) a habit. With that in mind we’ve designed this 21 Day Plan for a better swim and a more relaxed, healthier and happier you!

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3

Focus – Arms Focus – Bust & Tummy Focus – Legs & Bum Too self-conscious for short-sleeved If your décolletage is in need of a Want to be ready to show off your You are tops or dresses? Swimming is a little TLC and your tummy some legs in a floaty summer dress? Does great way to add tone and definition toning up, swimming can be the your bum need some lifting and to your arms. perfect exercise to work those firming ready for those continental areas of your body, and give you style capri pants? Swimming, will This week focus on your front crawl. some confidence back. Swimming work wonders for your bum and worth Cupping your hands with fingers also works your cardiovascular legs by lengthening your muscles spread apart, and pulling the water system so is excellent for calorie and building them to add definition. right back towards your hip will burning and fat loss. improve your stroke and help to This week why not try an aqua strengthen and tone your upper This week focus on your aerobics class? Many pools now arms and shoulders. breaststroke, which will work your offer fitness classes so you benefit whatever chest muscles. Hold in and tighten from the added resistance of the Each week aim to go your tummy muscles to help your water. If you don’t fancy a class, then swimming 2-3 times and body achieve a long straight line from focus on your backstroke this week. swim for around 30 minutes head to toe as this will develop your To work your legs and bum harder or more to get the best core strength. swim with your arms by your side, or use a paddle board so that your amount of results. Think of swimming as an act lower body does all the work. If you’re a little self conscious of of self care and space to be your arms check out our Speedo with your own thoughts. A flattering swimsuit that will Sculpture ‘The Eclipse’ swimsuit on enhance your legs and bum is our page 20. The beautiful print will draw To flatter your shape and make the ‘The Rebalance’ on page 22. It’s time you the eye to the centre of your body, most of your curves take a look high waisted style is on trend and away from your arms. at our ‘The Timepiece’ Sculpture the darker lower half and pattern will swimsuit on page 19 with its wrap draw the eyes to your upper body. around styling to slim your waist.

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Tip: Remember that swimming Tip: Don’t forget to stretch! As the Tip: Make sure you’re drinking and should feel good, if you don’t enjoy water is so supportive of our body eating well to fuel your swim and a particular stroke, then it’s fine while we swim, it can be easy to to refuel afterwards. Our recipe on to stick with a swimming style forget how hard your muscles are page 35 is a delicious and healthy ~ you’re comfortable with, especially actually working! Do some gentle way to refuel after a swim while our when you’re just getting back stretches after your swim to prevent infused water recipes on page 34 in the pool! aches and pains. will keep you hydrated in style. Always leave on the right note

How do you feel? Now is also the time to plan how take things further, then check out Spend some time after your 21 Day you intend to keep swimming as a YouTube and Speedo Swim Coach Swim Plan to enjoy your success. regular habit. Why not try teaming for a personalised training plan. Celebrating your achievements and up with a friend to keep you building that feel good factor makes accountable? Find out more at: sticking to habits a lot easier and www.youtube.com/speedo and more enjoyable! If you enjoyed this plan and want to explore.speedostore.co.uk/swim-coach

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