While you could always swim laps if you want to work out in a pool, there are plenty of other exercises to do in the water that are just as beneficial. Think squats in the shallow end, push-ups ...

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 ...

Swimming is not just an excellent accessory to a good lifting routine, it can also be done as a self-contained full body exercise, one that works as a great replacement for the treadmill and other ...

If there is ever a season that offers ample opportunity to jumpstart a healthy lifestyle and strengthen the relationships that provide the purpose for positive behaviors, it's summer. For me, the ...

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Summer is the perfect time to squeeze in a casual pool workout. While swimming laps is a go-to cardio activity all year long, it's far from the only way to utilize the pool for exercise. If you're ...

“You wouldn’t go right out and say, ‘I’m going to run 10 miles,’” said Cokie Lepinski, a U.S. Masters Swimming coach in Surprise, Arizona. “Same thing with swimming.” Focus on form. First, you want ...

When you are a non-swimming athlete and your time in the pool is basically limited to backyard games such as Marco Polo and Sharks and Minnows, you may need a swimming routine to get you better ...

I’ve always been a big fan of the water. At six months old, I took the first plunge into the pool and have been in love with swimming ever since. Whether it was participating on the swim team, ...

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 is calling your name doesn’t mean you have to skip your workout. Sure, lots of people love ...