Mounting research shows that going for a swim can preserve memories, reduce mood disorders and increase mental acuity in all ...

You see athletes relaxing in swimming pools all the time. Sometimes entire teams do fitness pool sessions, with some top level footballers even installing bikes in ...

Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines has swimming tips if you're an older swimmer, or returning to the pool after years away.

Sprint sets are a great way to boost your speed and confidence in the water. This swim workout from coach Sara McLarty uses short bursts of speed as building blocks of a pyramid, gradually building in ...

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 ...

Once your swimming abilities and overall water confidence reach a decent level, you may find little ways to make swimming more challenging (but still safe). Adding clothing and calisthenics are two ...

This guide explores the core elements of a winning competitive swim training plan, from goal-setting and structured workouts to recovery and the best competitive swimming training equipment to support ...

The question: If all I do is swim, am I getting a balanced workout? I want to make sure that I am strengthening my bones and muscles. The answer: So much of my life is spent encouraging people to be ...

If you are considering a military special program involving rescue swimming or diving, you will eventually be tasked with swimming in fins. These are typically large scuba fins that take time to get ...