Tamzin Outhwaite gets in shape with swimming

by Taryn Davies | 7 April 2013

Tamzin Outhwaite used swimming to help her get in shape

Tamzin Outhwaite was keen to get into her swimsuit and show off her bikini body which is looking better than ever thanks to toning up with swimming.

Tamzin before her challenge

Tamzin completed a six-week Swim Fit training programme under the guidance of former Olympic swimmer and Speedo ambassador, Karen Pickering, to get the body she has now.

Having recently had her second baby, Tamzin, 42, undertook Speedo’s swimming challenge after she became disillusioned with the ‘boring’ gym but wanted to tone-up her post baby body and improve her general fitness levels.

Tamzin said: “I’ve always been quite active, but after my second child, I didn’t feel comfortable sweating it out in the gym. I love swimming on holiday but never saw it as a way of keeping fit so was keen to find out about

Tamzin looks great after six weeks of training

swimming for fitness. Swimming offers a full-body workout, whilst also giving me a lovely bit of ‘me time’. I’m so happy with the results; I’ve found something that I love doing and I feel great afterwards.”

Tamzin followed a bespoke six-week Swim Fit programme put together for her by former Olympic swimmer and Speedo Ambassador, Karen Pickering. Swimming twice a week for 45 minutes each time, the programme incorporated aerobic fitness drills and techniques using Speedo Power Paddles and Hydro Discs to build-up Tamzin’s fitness levels and stamina. To help create tone and muscle definition, Tamzin undertook core strength and leg exercises supported with Speedo Kick Boards and Pullbuoys.

Karen commented: “There is a big misconception that swimming is boring and not that effective. When done properly, swimming can be one of the best sports for burning calories, building strength and muscle tone. It doesn’t have to be about monotonous lengths up and down the pool; you can mix it up with different techniques and equipment to keep things varied and target problem areas. It’s also great for new mums like Tamzin as the buoyancy in the water really supports the body.”

Tamzin’s before and after images speak for themselves, showing a real change in the tone and definition of her body.