Five affordable ways to take the plunge and get into swimming

WITH temperatures rising, you may fancy a cooling dip.

Swimmers are 4.3 per cent happier than the rest of us, according to a study by Swim England.

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Here’s tips for affordable ways to take the plunge . . . 

KIT HITS: If you really want to reap the exercise benefits of swimming, you need a proper swimming costume or trunks.

Sportsdirect.com has a range of big-brand discounted kit, with Speedo swimsuits RRP £31.99...