One of the keys to a powerful dolphin kick is mastering your kick count. Here’s a workout to build power and confidence in your underwaters.

Swim freestyle with your head out of the water. Look forward as if you were sighting a buoy or landmark in open water. Keep your head out of the water for the entire 25 to strengthen your neck muscles ...

Who says getting faster can’t be fun, too? This weekend swim workout from Coach Sara McLarty is full of funky drills to prepare you for the unpredictability of an open-water swim. Though you might get ...

It’s September which can only mean one thing: It’s time for fall race season! Instead of panic training during your taper, choose smart and targeted sessions, like this pre-race swim workout – you ...

Odds are there’s not a race in your immediate future, but that means this is a great time to work on the little things. While you’re less focused on fitness, give yourself little areas to improve on ...

Do you know that swimming is the most underrated workout? Many people think of it as a fun activity, but it also has many health and fitness benefits. Swimming increases your heart rate, utilizes all ...

Getting into the pool generally connotes a relaxing tropical vacation or a cooling dip on a hot summer day. The concept of swimming laps, on the other hand, may evoke a very opposite feeling. Don't ...

Editor's Note: "Cenla on the Move" is a series about different fitness activities in the area. Swimming is something you can do forever, says Kevin Switzer, 55, who started swimming when he was 4 ...

Gabriela Aoun is a writer, editor and producer based in Encinitas, California. She spends most of her outdoor time surfing but can also be found hiking and camping with her two dogs. On a recent ...