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 ...

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 might be a low-impact exercise but it can be tough on the back, shoulders, and core muscles, which is where Pilates for swimmers comes in. The movements help work all these areas, boosting ...

Aerobic exercise, or cardio, elevates your heart rate with movements that activate your body's large-muscle groups. When done in the water, this type of workout offers many proven benefits, including ...

Experts detail the benefits of swimming, from strengthening your muscles to reducing inflammation and boosting your mental ...

In this workout from Goldstein, you’ll swim 2,200 yards, or 1.25 miles. (Most health club pools are 25 yards long; an Olympic-size pool is about 55 yards.) The warm-up and cooldown improve aerobic ...

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 ...

If the heat is getting to you and making it hard to hit the gym, you might be looking for a refreshing exercise. People who suffer from osteoarthritis can turn to swimming as a safe exercise that’s ...

For land athletes new to the water, passing and exceeding the standards for swimming require a combination of technique, cardio endurance in the pool, and pace. Five hundred meters or 500 yards are ...

A PT breaks down which exercise is best for you – from building strength to boosting heart health and burning calories ...