Many people associate swimming pools with leisurely activities, such as floating. While it is definitely possible to relax, a pool is also a great place to work out. Exercising in water adds ...

In our last article (SW April), we focused on TRX suspension straps to enhance stroke stabilization and body positions in the water. This month, we’ll focus on the benefits from using a medicine ball ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to physical fitness, we have no shortage of options to choose from. Whether one chooses great cardio exercises such as running, jogging or jumping rope; or resistance training options ...

Make a splash in the pool for a mix of fitness and fun. Swimming laps is the perfect way to cool off in the summer heat or get in an effective indoor workout during the colder winter months. It’s a ...

Swimming for weight loss is a fun summertime activity that is refreshing and has many other health benefits. For those of us who struggle to work out in hot conditions, deal with aching joints, or ...

Every type of exercise has its selling points. But swimming is unlike any other aerobic workout in a few important ways. First, the fact that you’re submerged in water means your bones and muscles are ...

Falling down and getting hurt is a big problem for older adults, and researchers think that physical activity may lower people's risk of falls. But now, a new study suggests that the only type of ...

There aren’t many activities which offer a full-body workout, but swimming is one of the few that falls under this category. It forces you to kick your legs, perform strokes with your arms, and shift ...