Guide
Wiktoria—a photographer with the soul of an athlete—shares her insights on how to take great sports photos. She journeyed from the equestrian arena to icy pools, where she now captures the struggles and triumphs of winter swimmers. Photography plays a key role in promoting swim schools, clubs, and especially now, as the open water season kicks off in full swing. It’s the perfect time to try your hand at shooting—with a camera (or even just your phone!) in hand.
The city may surprise you with its water attractions! Pools, water parks, and spas attract tourists, creating a new dimension of relaxation and entertainment. We discuss how Łódź does it with Natalia Wątorowska, a tourism specialist and representative of the Łódź Tourist Organization.
Jan Szczepaniak shows how, regardless of age, one can change their life by enjoying physical activity that opens the door to people and the world. His story is more than just a sports adventure – it's proof that water can be a form of therapy, a lifeline, and a source of strength in the fight against depression, burnout, and addiction.
You can swim all year round! For years, we have been supporting the development of swimming – whether in cold water, open waters, or the pool – by showcasing the successes of both experienced swimmers and young enthusiasts of this amazing activity. Read about what swimming means to Teresa, Mateusz, and Michał, who enjoy it regardless of the season!
Karolina Szczepaniak, an ultra-motivated swimmer aiming for an extraordinary athletic feat—swimming 172 km in the Baltic Sea, something no one in the world has ever accomplished! As part of her training, the Olympian from Beijing and London has just set a Guinness World Record in long-distance swimming. Over the course of 48 hours, she covered an impressive 149 kilometers.
Adam Jerzykowski is a well-known figure in Łódź's swimming community. This social activist, entrepreneur, and long-distance swimmer founded the moviGO Swimming School in 2017, where people can build a friendship with water—and this will be recorded in a book!
Is it worth pursuing a career in aqua fitness? Definitely yes! The number of potential participants is constantly growing as more people become aware of the positive impact of this form of physical activity on well-being. We talk about the profession of an aqua fitness trainer with Justyna Tabor and Magdalena Staniszewska from PRO H2O Professional Aqua Fitness School.
Triathletes tend to treat the swimming stage as secondary. Lack of preparation for this challenge can lead to unnecessary tension, negatively impacting performance on the bike and during the run. We all know how draining stress can be, which is why it's worth becoming comfortable in the water. We discuss how to achieve this with Sylwia Prendecka.
Aqua Fitness is a physical activity that’s growing in popularity. Dozens of people exercising in the water to the rhythm of music is now a common sight at swimming pools across the country. We talk with Paweł Jaworek, known as the AQUA KING, about his passion for leading aqua fitness classes!
Can you change your life? Yes, you can. Can swimming help with that? Absolutely. Once again, we encounter living proof of how inspiring an adventure with this physical activity can be. Another feature in the 'Swimmers at Work' series takes us to Marek Bądkowski – a manager, businessman, who has truly experienced it.
Recreation, swimming lessons, training, and connecting with nature. The former quarry is now a place where you can discover a passion for swimming and physical activity. It’s a spot for great fun and serious training, perfect for preparing for long-distance swimming challenges.
Can You Burn Out in Swimming? Yes, you can! It happens surprisingly often among young swimming enthusiasts. Maciej Rakowski from MWR Sport shares insights on how to nurture a passion for swimming and how to understand and accept the process of a young swimmer stepping away from competitive sports.
When it comes to such a demanding sport as triathlon, supporting children in their passion is no small challenge... But when the whole family enjoys the sport together, it’s so much more fun!
Peace, Quiet, Freedom… Everyone who experiences the beneficial properties of water agrees that it brings relaxation. Children with developmental disorders perceive water-based activities no differently. We spoke with Kasia Stęsicka from the Friendly Swimming School Swimmingo about the therapeutic benefits of this form of activity.
No One in Poland Has Done a Project Like This Before. Swimming around buoys over a distance of 475 meters brought immense joy to nearly seventy participants from across Poland. It was the first event of its kind, but certainly not the last… Another one is coming this fall. Don’t miss it!
Dual Career: Discussing the Traits That Can Help Athletes Build a Career After Sports with Monika Pyrek – Acclaimed Pole Vaulter and Now Advocate for a Healthy Lifestyle and Physical Activity!
Body Positivity Is for Everyone, Regardless of Gender or Age. The constant pressure for perfection often leads us to make choices that harm both our body and mind. We talk to Agata Litwińska—an instructor, enthusiast, and teacher of various forms of movement—about how to embrace being a healthy version of yourself.
