Ready to swap canal envy for confident front crawl? Amsterdam is bursting with adult swimming programmes—but not all pools, coaches or price‑plans are created equal. This definitive 2025 guide compares the city’s best options, breaks down costs, explains what to…
If you’re looking to start swimming, this guide will help you understand the essentials. We’ll cover everything from the benefits of swimming to necessary gear, basic techniques, and common beginner mistakes. The more you check off, the better prepared you’ll…
From open‑air canal dips to cosy indoor lanes, Amsterdam residents are rediscovering swimming as the ultimate full‑body workout. But the perks go far beyond toned arms: modern research links aquatic exercise to lower blood pressure, reduced anxiety, longer life expectancy…
When swimming any stroke you might make some mistakes that are very easy to fix. These mistakes can significantly slow you down and make your swimming workouts less effective. Some of them you might not even realize you’re making! Here…
The Netherlands is famous for bikes and canals—but did you know 17 % of the country sits below sea level and more than 6 000 km of waterways criss‑cross its cities? Whether you’re an expat new to the Amsterdam lifestyle or a local…
