Fitness pros share their favorite exercises to do in the swimming pool. (Getty Creative) Let’s be honest: The last thing you want to do on a hot summer day is go for a run. But just because the pool ...

If you need to catch up on your swimming because you have been away from pool access or you have progressed to a level where you want to challenge yourself with a 5,000-meter swim workout, here is a ...

Swimming is the ultimate low-impact sport, keeping you in shape and “improving your circulation and lung strength without stressing the joints like weight-bearing activities,” says Kelcey Johnson, ...

This weekend’s swim workout features a 500 time-trial set. Do it this weekend, and then mark a date on your calendar about a month out and do it again. Having a recurring test set is not just a good ...

Let's make one thing clear: I'm a runner, not a swimmer. The last time I felt like I knew what I was doing in a pool, I was pretending to be a mermaid with my swim floaties on, both of my legs stuffed ...

For long-distance swimmers, winning a gold medal in the 1,500-meter freestyle is as good as it gets. Nicknamed "the mile race" by the aquatic community, the event is the longest distance athletes swim ...

It’s no secret that aerobic exercise can help stave off some of the ravages of aging. But a growing body of research suggests ...